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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, February 18, 1983
10:00 A.M., Key West
A regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners convened on the above date. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Alison Fahrer,
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Ken Sorensen,
Commissioner Ed Swift and Chairman Jerry Hernandez, Jr.
Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Deputy Clerk; Nelson
Read, Assistant County Attorney; Edward Stickney, Acting
County Administrator; members of the Consulting Engineering
Firm; members of the Press and Radio; and general public.
All stood for the Invocation Led by Rev. Morris
Wright of the Stock Island Baptist Temple and remained
standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Chairman Hernandez introduced Mayor Mickey Feiner
from the City of Key Colony Beach who was in the audience.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
First item was the continuation of a public hearing
on an ordinance creating a Code Enforcement Board. Proof of
publication was previously entered into the records. Motion
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Commissioner Fahrer to read the proposed ordinance by title
only. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bob Ernst of
Marathon spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. No one
else spoke for or against the proposed ordinance. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Sorensen to adopt the ordinance as read. Roll call vote was
taken and carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 001-1983
84 See Ord. Book No. 5 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending
Chapter 3 regarding pick-up of domestic animals was con-
tinued from February 4, 1983. Proof of publication was pre-
viously entered into the records. Ms. Billy Cheek,
Supervisor of the Animal Shelter, explained the changes to
the ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to read the ordinance by
title only. Motion carried unanimously. No one in the
7 audience spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the proposed ordinance as
advertised. During discussion a motion ,was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
amend the proposed ordinance by adding a Section to be known
as Section 7 which shall read, "No employee shall carry with
him or her any medicine which are so lethal to be capable of
killing any animal", and to re -number the other sections
following Section 7. Roll call vote was taken on the amend-
ment and carried with Commissioner Sorensen absent and
Chairman Hernandez voting no. Motion was made by Mayor
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to delete
Section 2 (e). Roll call vote was taken and carried unani-
mously. Roll call vote was then taken on the original
motion to adopt the proposed ordinance as amended and
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 002-1983
84 See Ord. Book No. 5 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Next was a public hearing on an ordinance amending
Chapter 6 regarding Class "C" Air Conditioning Contractors.
Proof of publication was previously entered into the
records. This was the second hearing. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
read the proposed ordinance by title only. Motion carried
unanimously. No one in the audience spoke for or against
the proposed ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the
proposed ordinance as presented. Motion carried unani-
mously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3-1983
See Ord. Book No. 5 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A second public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Chapter 4 regarding permitted uses in the
Shoreline Protection Zone. Proof of publication was pre-
viously entered into the records. The County Attorney
advised the Board that the ordinance needs more investiga-
tion by his office and requested an additional two (2) weeks
for an opinion. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to read the proposed
ordinance by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Dr.
Marie Landry of Big Pine Key asked the Attorney a question.
Mr. Bob Ernst spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to continue the public hearing until
March 4, 1983 at Plantation Key as recommended by Legal
Counsel. Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Next was the opening of sealed bids for conversion
of employee rest rooms to handicapped men and women
restrooms and refurbishment of men's public restrooms
located at the terminal building waiting room area at the
Key West International Airport. Proof of publication was
entered into the records. The Clerk advised the Board that
there were no bids on the table. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
authorize staff to re -advertise. During discussion this
motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize
staff to seek proposals and report back to the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for three
(3) new half -ton pick-up trucks for use by the Monroe
County Public Works Department. Proof of publication was
entered into the records. Motion was made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to open the bids.
Motion carried unanimously. The following bids were opened:
Duncan Chrysler Plymouth Dodge
1500 Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, Fla. 33040
Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury
1618 Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, Fla. 33040
Bob Chango Pontiac Buick GMC
1720 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, Fla. 33040
$ 7,858.10 each
$23,574.30 total
$ 8,257.76 each
$24,773.28 total
$ 8,128.44 each
$24,385.32 total
Heintzelman's Truck Center,Inc.
2424 John Young Parkway $ 8,286.00 each
Orlando, Fla. 32804 $24,858.00 total
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Bay Ford Truck Sales, Inc.
3214 Alamo Drive $ 79740.99 each
Tampa, Fla. 33605 $23,222.99 total
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to refer the bids to staff for a recom-
mendation back to the Board later in the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for one
(1) multi -purpose wheel tractor minimum 39 PTO HP @ 2200 RPM
and one (1) wheel tractor with telescopic boom mower for use
by the Monroe County Public Works Department. Proof of
publication was entered into the records. Motion was made
y Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer
to open the bids. Motion carried unanimously. The
following bids were received:
(1) Wheel Tractor with Telescopic Boom Mower
Massey -Ferguson Inc.
5820 N.W. 84th Avenue
Miami, Fla. 33166 $29,734.00
Homestead Ford Tractor Sales,Inc.
15 South Flagler Avenue
Homestead, Fla. 33030 $35,364.97
(1) Multi -purpose Wheel Tractor
Massey -Ferguson Inc. $11,964.00
Homestead Ford Tractor Sales, Inc. $13,608.62
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to refer the bids to staff for a report
back to the Board later in the meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the Legal
Department to advertise and call for bids for the repair of
daybeacons located in Kemp Channel, Boca Chica Channel "B",
and Tavernier Creek Ocean -side with Boating Improvement
Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to approve the following items by
unanimous consent:
Board authorized Legal Department to advertise and
call for bids for daybeacons in Tamarac Park Channel with
Boating Improvement Funds.
Board incorporated Letter of Certification into the
records from the Florida Keys Artificial Reef Association
pertaining to the County's involvement with the Florida Keys
Artificial Reef Association and procurement of the federal
surplus 210' steel vessel Ex -CURB for the purpose of
constructing an artificial reef.
Board adopted the following resolution authorizing
the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute
authorization document by and between the Division of
Surplus Property, Department of General Services
Administration and the Board of County Commissioners
regarding the CURB Vessel.
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RESOLUTION NO.039-1983
See Res. Book No. 3 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following resolution endorsing
the establishing of a Veterans Clinic in Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO.041-1983
See Res. Book No. 31 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following items
by unanimous consent:
Board approved release of lien between the Board of
County Commissioners and Otto K. Kuhrkoff to release real
estate from County lien in exchange for cash payment to be
held in escrow.
Board adopted the following resolution authorizing
the Chairman to execute an Agreement by and between the
County of Monroe, State of Florida, and Five 6-6666 Cab Co.,
for operation of a taxicab service out of the Key West
International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 042-1983
See Res. Book No. 31 which is incorporate herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following resolution authorizing
the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute
an Agreement by and between Five 6-6666 Cab Co., and the
Board of County Commissioners for rendering a Tour Pickup
service at the Key West International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 043-1983
See Res. Book No. 31 which s incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following resolution authorizing
the execution of Personal Services Agreement between the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County and Henry
Nauberit as Translator Consultant.
RESOLUTION NO. 044-1983
See Res. Book No. 31-which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following resolution transferring
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 045-1983
See Res. Book No. 31 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
1983:
Board approved Minutes for January, 1983.
Board approved the following Warrants for February,
W A R R A N T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, BOULEVARD BANK, #4606-4921,
in the amount of $628,397.80
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GENERAL REVENUE FUND FRS, #1035 in the amount of
$295248.76.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #98, in the
amount of ,9 8.3 .
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #218-2205 in the amount of
$853,865. 9.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #187, in the amount of
$78,079.89.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #129, in the
amount of 9,048.87.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #79, in the amount of $299.97.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #79, in the amount
of $4,402.55.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #315-316, in the amount of
$5 76, 46 6.797.
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, #414-428, in the amount of
$11,716.09.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #64490, in the amount of
$5,000.00.
$379.14. MSD Tax District #100-B, #124, in the amount of
$358.11. MSD Tax District #72, #124, in the amount of
$127.67. MSD Tax District #73, #124, in the amount of
$582.54. MSD Tax District #74, #124, in the amount of
$97.36. MSD Tax District #75, #124, in the amount of
$836.71. MSD Tax District #76, #124, in the amount of
MSD Tax District #100-C, #124, in the amount of
$2,554.95.
$317.10. MSD Tax District #100-H, #124, in the amount of
Board approved payment of the following bills from
Monroe County Advertising Commission Budget:
Stuart Newman Associates $7,695.65
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce 623.50
Fla. Upper Keys Chamber of Commerce 834.28
Board approved Budget of the Islamorada Chamber of
Commerce in the amount of $2,850.00.
Board approved payment of following bills from the
Monroe County Tourist Development Council's Budget:
Red Barn Theatre $ 812.73
Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Council 2,172.98
Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Council 43,152.65
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Board from the returns of the Monroe County Special
25, 1983 as follows:
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Referendum Election held on January
Cross Key Waterways Special Road and Bridge District
"Shall Special Road and Bridge District be
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established in Monroe County, including Cross Key Waterways
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Estates Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3, including
Tracts "A" and "B", for the purpose of constructing or
reconstructing the Roads in that District at an estimated
cost of $200,000.00, to be paid from ad valorem taxes on the
assessed value of real property in the District over ten
years?"
The whole number of votes cast was 118, as indi-
cated below:
Yes 100 Votes
No 18 Votes
Board approved Application of issuance of Duplicate
Tax Sales Certificate to L. P. Brewer, Tax Certificate No.
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30, dated May 24, 1978, in the sum of $210.74, and Tax
Certificate No. 49, dated May 24, 1978, in the sum of
$93.15.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved Application of Payment No. 4 to
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Alonzo Cothron, Inc., in the amount of $39,185.28 for
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Renovation and Upgrading of Duck Key Bridge No. 1 Project
per staff recommendation.
Board approved Application of Payment No. 2 to
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Alonzo Cothron, Inc., in the amount of $93,150.00 for
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Renovation and Upgrading of Duck Key Bridge No. 2 Project
per staff recommendation.
Board approved a request from the Tax Collector and
authorized the County Administrator to advertise and call
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for bids for the advertisement of delinquent taxes, both
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real and personal property for 1983 in all County newspa-
pers.
Board authorized advertising for bids on the
following heavy equipment for the Road Department:
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1 - 10 Ton Dumptruck $ 399500.00
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1 - 2 cubic yard Payloader 849500.00
1 - 1500 Gallon Oil Distributor 439500.00
3 - Crew Cab Trucks 39,000.00
206,500.00
Board appointed Commissioner Swift to serve on the
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Circuit Conflict Committee and Commissioner Harvey as an
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alternate.
Board authorized the Airport Director to negotiate
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a lease with CRAMCO to establish a fixed base operation at
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the Marathon Airport.
Board approved payment of invoices for the month
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ending December 31, 1982 to Post, Buckley, Schuh and
Jernigan, Inc., in the amount of $48,823.06 per staff recom-
mendation.
Board approved admission of Georgina Hamlin and
Ellen Lopez to Bayshore Manor (County Home) and authorized
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execution of agreements with said parties per staff recom-
mendation.
Board ratified Monroe County Social Services
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Transportation Program's General Revenue Purchase of
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Services Proposal for period from January 1, 1983 to June
30, 1983.
Board ratified Monroe County Older American's
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Trancnnrtatinn Prnnramlc Titles TTT-R Amandmant (Cnntrar_t No_
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43-308).
14 Board appointed Betty Payne and re -appointed Henry
80 Fincke to the Dade -Monroe Mental Health Board for the term
of January, 1983 through December, 1984.
17 Board approved refund to Albert L. DePotter in the
127 amount of $100.00 as variance was withdrawn.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Board acknowledged receipt of letter from the
107 Sheriff advising of the appointment of Henry Arnold effec-
tive December 15, 1982; William R. McDonald effective
December 27, 1982; and Robert Petrick effective November 3,
1982; and the resignation of Henry Arnold effective December
28, 1982.
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Board acknowledged receipt of letter from the
Sheriff advising of the appointment of John E. Manheimer
107 effective January 25, 1983.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
63 Mr. Robert Bensko, Group Seven, addressed the Board
34 regarding the direction he is taking on obtaining and
securing grants for the County.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Robert Harris of Post Buckley, Schuh and
Jernigan, Inc., addressed the Boara regarding the Committee
appointed by the Board to study Flood Insurance Rate Maps
99 for the unincorporated areas of Monroe County. He recom-
69 mended adoption of the resolution regarding the Flood
14 Insurance Rate Maps. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
127 and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following
resolution calling on the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to utilize their best efforts to correct minor errors
and discrepancies in the revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps
for the unincorporated areas of Monroe County and to impe-
lemnt the revised and corrected Flood Insurance Rate Maps at
the earliest possible date. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 046-1983
See Res. Book No. 31 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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
5 Commissioners to execute an Agreement by and between Buggy
99 Bus, Inc., d/b/a Old Town Trolley and the Board of County
34 Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, for rendering a
tour pickup service at the Key West International Airport.
Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously with
Commissioner Swift stating that he would file a Conflict of
Interest on this item with the Supervisor of Elections.
RESOLUTION NO. 047-1983
See Res. Book No. 31 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
The Clerk advised the Board of a necessary amend-
ment to the 1983 Budget of the Monroe County Translator
Board to reflect a $13,500.00 payment to the Tax Collector
113 for his services in collecting the tax as outlined in
17 Florida Statutes. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey
14 and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to accept the Clerk's
117 recommendation and approve the Amended 1983 Budget for the
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Monroe County Translator Board in the amount of $411,000.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Next item was the County Administrator's Report.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to waive the fee for the Key West Elks
Lodge No. 551 for a one -day circus. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Acting Administrator recommended that the bid
received from Pinewood Enterprises, Inc., for the construc-
tion of Sr. Citizens Center in Marathon be rejected. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Sorensen to reject the bid of Pinewood Enterprises, Inc.,
per staff recomfinendation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to allow staff to negotiate for
construction of the Sr. Citizens Center. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Stickney discussed the work being done by the
Road Inventory Co-ordinator.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey authorizing permission to utilize the
existing unpaved roadway on property owned by Monroe County
to gain access to property owned by the Institute for
Delphinid Research. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to appoint Lester Prime and
re -appoint Harold Smith and Ken Glace to the Older Americans
Advisory Board for three (3) year period from January 1,
1983 through January 1, 1986 also to appoint Commissioner
Sorensen as Liasion to the Older Americans Advisory Board
which was held by Commissioner Blair. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to authorize staff to nego-
tiate a permanent counter lease at the Key West
International Airport with Marathon Key Beach Club. During
discussion roll call vote was taken and failed with everyone
voting no.
The Board recessed for lunch at this time.
Regular Meeting Re -convened
The regular meeting re -convened with Commissioner
Fahrer, Commissioner Swift and Mayor pro tem Sorensen pre-
sent. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Deputy Clerk;
Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Edward Stickney, Acting
County Administrator; members of the Press and Radio; and
general public.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance for Lord of the Seas Lutheran Church.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motionwas made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to accept a proposal in the amount of
$3,716.45 from Cotton Construction, Inc., to furnish labor
and materials to place guard post and test wells at Key
Largo, Long Key, and Cudjoe Key incinerator sites per staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
At this time Chairman Hernandez entered and assumed
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Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
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program at the incinerator plants at the rate of $4,700 per
year per staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
seated. At this time Commissioner Harvey entered and was
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Capt. Brown addressed the Board and gave an update
on the Navy's Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ)
127 Program from 1975 to the present. He recommended that the
Board immediately take the following action:
127 Footprint (1) 1980 Footprint be substituted for the 1976
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(2) A moratorium be placed on all new building as
deplicted in the 1980 Footprint in Zones 2B and 3 for one
year from today.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to reconsider the action of January 21,
1983 (Book "Y", page 120) when the Board granted an AICUZ
127 Variance to Francis and Ramona Canavan and Raymond and
Marian Kibler effective 30 days from the approval date.
Motion to reconsider carried with Commissioners Sosrensen
and Swift voting no. Mr. Raymond Kibler addressed the Board
requesting the variance. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez
to deny the request of Francis and Ramona Canavan and
Raymond and Marian Kibler for a variance to the AICUZ Zone.
Roll call vote was taken and carried with Commissioners
Sorensen and Swift voting no.
Capt. Brown also discussed proposed bicycle path to
N.A.S. Boca Chica. Motion was made by Commissioner
11 Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift authorizing
118 staff to apply for the necessary permits for bicycle path
from Stock Island to N.A.S. Boca Chica. Commissioner Harvey
raised a point of order that this is not a proper motion.
The Chairman ruled the motion proper. Commissioner Harvey
challenged the Chair. Roll call vote was taken on the
motion to challenge the Chair and failed with Commissioner
59 Harvey voting no. During discussion Commissioner Fahrer
amended the motion instructing Mr. Stickney to discuss the
specifications with the Department of Transportation and the
need that the U. S. Navy has for it. Roll call vote was
taken and carried unanimously.
At this time the Board presented Mr. Joseph
Valenzuela, First Building Official, with a resolution. The
Chairman read the resolution. Motion was made by
99 Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
adopt the following resolution recognizing and commending
18 Joseph Valenzuela for his public service with the Monroe
90 County Building Department. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 048-1983
See Res. Book No. 31 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Next item was a public hearing concerning the
adoption of a resolution approving the acquisition,
80 construction, and equipping of a capital project comprising
99 a health care facility in Monroe County, Florida, and the
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financing of the project by the MCIDA in compliance with the
public hearing requirements contained in Section 103 (k) of
the Internal Revenue Code. This is the second public
hearing. Proof of publication was previously entered into
the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to read the proposed resolu-
tion by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Lockwood of Marathon spoke in favor of the project and adop-
tion of the resolution. Motion was made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the
following resolution approving the acquisition, construction
and equipping of a capital project comprising a health care
facility in Monroe County and the financing of the project
by the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority in
compliance with the Public Hearing requirement contained in
Section 103(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 049-1983
See Res. Book No. 31 which is 'incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Next item discussed was drainage problems in Big
Coppitt Key. Mr. Bob Harris of the firm of Post, Buckley,
Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., presented a preliminary report.
The Board heard from Mr. Carlos Victores, a resident of the
area. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to authorize Post, Buckley, Schuh and
Jernigan, Inc., to prepare plans and specifications, adver-
tise and solicit bids to correct drainage problems on Big
Coppitt Key as outlined as Alternate 1 and 2 as submitted by
Mr. Harris. Total estimated cost for revised drainage
construction concept including the necessary engineering,
surveying and related activities would cost $82,600.00 and
if the Florida Department of Transportation does not allow
open cutting ascross U.S. Highway #1 an additional
$93,200.00 for the cost of jacking and boring. Motion
carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Next item was consideration of proposal from grant
writers. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to postpone this item for
two (2) weeks because the County Administrator is out of
town and could not give his recommendation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Next item was a proposal for a franchise agreement
between Ocean Reef Club, Inc., and Monroe County. Mr.
Aguero addressed the Board and recommended that it not be
approved. Motion was made by Chairman Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to postpone this item for
two (2) weeks. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to
postpone and carried with Commissioner Swift voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to continue the public
hearings scheduled for 5:00 P.M. and the appeal hearings
scheduled for 4:00 P.M. until after the regular meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve payment of
Invoice No. 10 in the amount of $6,263 .10 to Post, Buckley,
Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., for Municipal Service District for
the month ending December 31, 1982. Motion carried
unanimously.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Next item was a request from the Airport Director
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to negotiate with Hertz and Alamo Rental Car Companies for
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gas/wash office facilities at the Key West International
Airport. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize Mr. Skelly to negotiate
with Hertz and Alamo. During discussion motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Chairman Hernandez to
postpone this item for two (2) weeks. Roll call vote was
taken on the motion to postpone and carried with Commissioner
Fahrer and Commissioner Swift voting no.
Mr. Jack Spottswood, Attorney, along with Mr.
Paterno of Dolphin Airways addressed the Board requesting
temporary ticket counterspace at the Key West International
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Airport. Motion was made by Chairman Hernandez and seconded
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by Commissioner Swift authorizing the Airport Director to
make temporary space available, to negotiate with Dolphin
Airways as soon as possible, and instructing the County
Attorney to draft a lease and the Chairman to execute same
indicating that if requested they would service the Marathon
area also. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bill Smith, Executive Director of the Greater
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Key West Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board regarding
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appointments to the Fantasy Fest Committee. Commissioner
Swift nominated Valeri Kieldsen. Commissioner Harvey nomi-
nated Rhonda Rennenbaum.
Motion was made by Commissiner Swift and seconded
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by Commissioner Harvey to authorize an expenditure of
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$4,794.70 additional Workmen's Compensation for prisioners
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at Big Pine Key Prison. Motion carried unanimously.
Corrected
Commissioner Harvey nominated Mr. Edwin Felton
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and Commissioner Fahrer nominat-ed Mr. M-ichael VanBuren and
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Mr. Jeff Fisher, LiAson, to the Monroe County Port and
Transit Authority.
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Commissioner Fahrer discussed use of frame netting
off bridges. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
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seconded by Commissioner Swift instructing the County
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Attorney to prepare an ordinance to prevent frame netting on
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County bridges. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Hernandez left the meeting at this time.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor pro tem Sorensen discussed meeting of the
Building/Planning/Zoning Committee and a special meeting of
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the Board of County Commissioners on February 17, 1983 and
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the items which were under discussion and recommendations
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made at the meeting. Ms. Arlene Reiser of Tavernier
discussed at the meeting. No action was taken.
Board of Appeals Hearing
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board
of Appeals. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioners Fahrer, Harvey, Swift and Chairman pro tem
Sorensen who chaired the meeting in the absence of the
Chairman. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Deputy Clerk;
Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Edward Stickney, Acting
County Administrator; Billy Russell, Acting Zoning Director;
members of the Press and Radio; and general public.
The following appeals was considered at this time:
Fred A. Losley, requests a change of zoning from
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RU-3 to BU-2T on Lots 1 through 25 inclusive, Blue Waters
Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 4,* page 151, and
located in Section 35, Township 67 South, Range 25 East,
Stock Island, Mile Marker 5.5.
Proof of publication was entered into the records.
Mr. Ron Saunders, Attorney, representing Mr. Fred Losley,
the appellant, addressed the Board and requested a con-
tinuance to the next Key West meeting. Motion was made by
Chairman pro tem Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift
to continue the hearing until the next Key West meeting at
4:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
time.
Chairman Hernandez returns to the meeting at this
The Board now considers the following appeal:
Lee Hanke, requests a change of zoning from GU to
BU-1L on Tract "TW" of the unrecorded plat of Pine Key
Acres Section One, as located in Section 23, Township 66
South, Range 29 East, Big Pine Key.
Proof of publication was entered into the records.
Ralph Cunningham, Attorney for the appellant, addressed the
Board. Commissioner Swift advised the Board and Mr.
Cunningham that he had not received a copy of the transcript
until early this morning and that he had not had ample
opportunity to review the transcript. After discussion a
motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to continue the public hearing until
the next Key West meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
sent.
The Board of Appeals recessed.
Regular Meeting Re -convened
The regular meeting re -convened with everyone pre -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Commissioner Fahrer discussed her work towards the
development of Keys Islands Council. After discussion a
motion was made by Commissioner Harvey to schedule a
workshop to discuss this subject. Motion died for lack of a
second. Motion was then made by Commissioner Harvey to
authorize Commissioner Fahrer to continue her work and
research into the development of Island Councils. Motion
was withdrawn.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the use of
Sombrero Beach for the Marathon Chamber of Commerce Fourth
of July event. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fahrer discussed forms and procedures
concerning appointments to committees. This item was
referred to the County Administrator and the appropraite
County Officials.
Motion was made by Chairman Hernandez and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to authorize the expenditure of
$10,000.00 to the Key West. Historic Preservation Board,.
Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Mr. George Avey, Florida Keys Memorial Hospital,
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briefly discussed the problem of transportation of criti-
cally ill patients. The Chairman appointed a committee con-
sisting of Commissioner Harvey, Commissioner Swift, Mr.
Louie LaTorre, Mr. Kermit Lewin, and Mr. Reggie Paros to
discuss the item and report back to the Board with their
recommendations.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve removal of the
following items from County Inventory and authorize the sale
of said,equipment to the Utility Board of the City of Key
West:
(1) NCR 275 Cash Register - SN# 3010777558 - value $2,200.
(1) NCR 761 Cassette Unit - SN#02-14049887 - value $2,400.01
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following reso-
lution authorizing issuance of Tax Anticipation Warrant for
Monroe County, Florida, and rescinding Resolution No.
243-1982. Moition carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 040-1983
See Res. Book No. 31 which is incorpora—t—e-cT herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to postpone consideration of
the approval of the Plat of Bay Hammock for two (2) weeks.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance
adding a new section to the Monroe County Code regarding RU-8
Condominium District Recreational Vehicle Park. This is the
second hearing. Proof of publication was previously entered
into the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to read by title only.
Motion carried unanimously. The following individuals spoke:
Dr. Phil Dolbert, Seaside Resort; Mr. Skip Herring, Manager,
Outdoor Resort; Mr. Jim Thompkin, Tamarac Park Property
Owners Association; Mr. Bob Ernst of Marathon; Mr. Don
Peterson, Venture Out; Ms. Marilyn Johnson, Cudjoe Key
resident; and Ms. Arlene Reiser of Islamorada. Commissioner
Sorensen then proposed several amendments to the proposed
ordinance as follows:
(1) Add the language "for the sole use of the
occupant" to sections 3, 5 and 7.
(2) Add the language "for the sole use of the
occupant" to Section 2-B.
(3) Strike "or campers " to Section D-1.
(4) Delete "or camper" to Section Section D-4.
(5) Item 9 delete "campers or tents".
(6) Change paragraph 8 to read 200 feet instead of
100 feet.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to adopt said ordinance as amended.
During discussion a motion was made 'by Commissioner Harvey
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and seconded by Commissioner Swift to conduct a vote amongst
the lot owners of the various recreational vehicle parks
concerning their approval of the ordinance. Roll call vote
was taken and failed with Commissioners Fahrer, Sorensen,
Swift, and Chairman Hernandez voting no. Roll call votie was
taken on the original motion to adopt the ordinance as',
amended and carried unanimously. j
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ORDINANCE NO. 004-1983
See Ord. Book No. 5 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Fahrer briefly discussed the Marathon
Airport Master Plan. No action was taken. j
Motion was made by Chairman Hernandez and secoInded
by Commissioner Swift to adopt a Proclamation proclaimiing
Saturday, February 19, 1983 "Key West Last Resort Marathon
Day".
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Chairman Hernandez directing the County Attorney to'
review minimum Building Permit fees. Motion carried
unanimously.
AWARDING OF BIDS
The Board then discussed the bids opened earlier
for three (3) new half -ton pick-up trucks for the Public
Works Department. Motion was made by Chairman Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to postpone the awarding
of the bid for two (2) weeks. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board then discussed the bids opened earlier
for one (1) multi -purpose wheel tractor minimum 39 PTO';HP
@2200 RPM and one (1) wheel tractor with telescopic boom
mower for the Public Works Department. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
accept the low bid of Massey -Ferguson Inc., in the amounts
of $29,734.00 and $11,964.00. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Harvey reported on the Jail Committee.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded byl
Commissioner Swift to authorize the firm of Post, Buckll,ey,
Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., to proceed as proposed and
outlined in their letter dated February 16, 1983. Motijon
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swift discussed a proposed leaseifor
the Airport Lounge. No action was taken.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Next was a public hearing on a proposed ordinance
creating a new zoning District RT-8, defining time-share
unit, etc. This is the second hearing. Proof of publica-
tion was previously entered into the records. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner,
Sorensen to read the propos.ed ordinance by title only.
Motion carried unanimously.+ The following individuals;
spoke: Fred Tittle, Attornd'y; Betty Bullock, Realtor;
Kenneth Corkery; Jim Lewis;, Grace Maniello; Bob Ernst;'
Rosemary Bondus; Jack Bondus; and Arlene Reiser. Motion was
made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Fahrer to continue the public hearing until March 4, 1983 in
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Plantation Key. Roll call vote was taken and carried with
Commissioner Sorensen voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen to adjourn
the meeting.
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