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03/31/1983 Regular106 90 12 95 12 95 12 95 Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Friday, March 31, 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 Mayor Jerry Hernandez, Jr. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Deputy Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; members of the County's Consulting Engineering Firm; members of the Press and Radio; and general public. All stood for the Invocation given by Commissioner Fahrer and remained standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. At this time Chairman pro tem Sorensen presented Mr. Melvin Levitt with a plaque in appreciation for his efforts in obtaining grant funds for the construction of Senior Citizen Centers throughout the Keys. OPENING OF BIDS First item was the opening of sealed bids for three (3) new crew cabs, six (6) passengers, for the Public Works Department. Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion carried unanimously. The following bids were received: Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury 1618 Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, Florida 33040 Duncan Chrysler Plymouth Dodge 3035 Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, Florida 33040 $11,332.99 each $33,998.97 total $10,515.66 each $31,546.98 total Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Swift to refer the bids to staff for review and recommendation back to the Board as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously. Next was the opening of sealed bids for one (1) heavy duty diesel -powered dump truck, 1983. Proof of publi- cation was entered into the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion carried unani- mously. The following bids were received: Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury 1618 Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, Florida 33040 $419500.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to refer the bid to staff for review and recommendation back to the Board as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously. The next item was opening of sealed bids for a bituminous distributor with hydrostatic transmission mounted on motorized chassis, 1983 for the Public Works Department. Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to authorize the Clerk to open the bids. The Y 185- I -- following bid was recieved: H. F. Mason Equipment Corp. P. 0. Box 2247 Hialeah, Florida 33012 $46,763.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to refer the bid to staff for review and a report back to the Board later in the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The Board then opened sealed bids for one (1) new 1983 wheel loader 2.5 cubic yards with cab and 4-way bucket for the Public Works Department. Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the Clerk to open the bids. The following bids were received: H. F. Mason Equipment Corp. P. 0. Box 2247 Hialeah, Florida 33012 $72,851.00 Linder Industrial Machinery Co. P. 0. Box 661092 Miami Springs, Fla. 33266 $51,693.00 Case Power & Equipment P. 0. Box 522-510 Miami, Florida 33152 $69,353.30 De Wind Machinery P. 0. Box 23010 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33307 $76,277.00 Kelly Tractor Co. P. 0. Box 775 Miami, Fla. 33152 $82,612.00 Alternate $77,536.00 Homestead Ford Tractor Sales, Inc. 15 South Flagler Avenue Homestead, Fla. 33030 $53,521.83 Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to refer the bids to staff including Mr. Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., for a report back to the Board later in the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Next item was the opening of sealed bids for repair of daybeacon to mark Stock Island East Channel B. Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion carried unanimously. The following bids were received: Upper Keys Marine Construction P. 0. Box 18AAA Key Largo, Florida 33037 $ 2,700.00 Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. 2nd Street, Stock Island Key West, Fla. 33040 $ 19877.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Swift to refer the bids to Mr. Fisher for a report back to the Board as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously. 12 95 12 24 12 24 12 24 12 24 84 127 129 86 12 16 Next was the bid opening for repair of daybeacons to mark Tavernier Creek, Oceanside Channel. Proof of publi- cation 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 following bids were received: Upper Keys Marine Construction $ 2,680.00 Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. $ 4,370.00 Motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to refer the bids to Mr. Fisher for review and report back to the Board later in the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Next was the bid opening for repair of daybeacon in Kemp Channel. was entered into the records. Motion Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by authorize the Clerk to open the bids. unanimously. The following bids were installation and Proof of publication was made by Commissioner Fahrer Motion carried received: Upper Keys Marine Construction $ 3,990.00 Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. $ 1,877.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to refer the bids to Mr. Fisher for review and report back to the Board later in the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Next item was the opening of sealed bids for installation of daybeacons to mark Tamarac Park Channel, Geiger Key. 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: Upper Keys Marine Construction $ 7,000.00 Frank Keevan & Son, Inc. $ 7,870.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to refer the bids to Mr. Fisher for review and report back to the Board later in the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR to Mr. William DeUane, P.A., representing Mr. Alfred K. Yasko, addressed the Board concerning an application for variance to the Lobster Trap Ordinance claiming that his client was undergoing open heart surgery and therefore filed his application late. Mr. Yasko, who was present in the audience, swore under oath that he was in fact out of town having surgery during the time when the permits were issued. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Swift to grant the variance to the Lobster Trap Ordinance for Mr. Alfred K. Yasko as applied for under hardship case. Motion carried unanimously. LEGAL DEPARTMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to authorize staff to advertise and call for bids for the permanent bridge replacement to Copa D'Oro Bridge. Motion carried unanimously. yjLS7 Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen authorizing the Legal Department to advertise a proposed ordinance regulating the use of County bridges for the purpose of net fishing for shrimp. Motion carried unanimously. 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 to execute a Noninstitutional Professional and Technical Medicaid Provider Agreement by and between the County of Monroe, State of Florida, and the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for pro- viding transportation services to eligible recipients of the Florida Medicaid Program. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.081-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute an amendment to Contract by and between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Medical Examiners Commission, and Monroe County regarding availabi- lity of funds for Medical Examiner Services. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.082-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute Amendment No. 3 Department of the Army License No. DACA01-3-80-2 Key West Defense Area Site No. KW-65 and Field Training Area Military Reservation, Florida by and between the Secretary of the Army and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.083-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to strike from the agenda consideration of a resolution concerning an Agreement by and between Chester Alexander d/b/a Alexander Marine, Florida Keys Artificial Reef Association, and Monroe County for the purpose of establishing artificial reefs in Monroe County and the County Attorney will re -agenda the item. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following reso- lution amending Resolution No. 293-1982 adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on November 16, 1982 authorizing the execution of a Sign Lease at the Marathon Airport by and between Nor -Mar Joint Venture d/b/a Key Colony Point and the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Motion carried unani- mously. RESOLUTION NO.084-1983 See Res. Book No. 37which is incorporated herein by reference. 84 129 99 34 65 34 99 79 99 8 118 34 99 5 75 Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded 99 by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following resolution 77 proclaiming April 13, 1983 as "Library Day". Motion carried 90 unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.085-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolutions: 99 Resolution petitioning the 1983 Legisltive Session 76 to amend Florida Statutes, Section 200.001(8)(g) to accept special municipal service districts from said section. RESOLUTION NO.086-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution establishing a speed limit on Old State Road 4A (Old Bumpy) properly described as C-905, formerly 99 SR4A/7-905, at approximately Mile Marker 80.5 where C-905 102 crosses U. S. #1 at the lower end of Upper Matecumbe Key, thence northerly to approximately Mile Marker 83.5 just south of the Whale Harbor Bridge being a distance of approximately 3.3 miles in length; setting set speed limit at 30 miles per hour and providing that exceeding said speed limit shall be punishable under the appropriate Florida Laws or Monroe County Ordinances. RESOLUTION NO.087-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution incorporating a biological assessment into the records concerning application of Utility Board 99 City of Key West to place 9,729 cubic yards of limerock fill 127 over .85 acres of primarily submergent bay bottom. 120 RESOLUTION NO.088-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution incorporating a biological assessment into the records concerning application of John C. 99 Goodknight to widen and resurface at 13,481 foot long (2.55 66 1mile) section of U.S. Highway #1. RESOLUTION NO.089-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. 99 Resolution concerning receipt of unanticipated 17 funds from surplus funds. RESOLUTION NO.090-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning receipt of unanticipated 59 funds from other governmental agencies. 17 RESOLUTION NO.091-1983 RESOLUTION NO.092-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. 17 Resolution transferring funds. 99 • 1 1 1 RESOLUTION NO.093-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #6165-6539, in the amount of $1,384,886.39. SUPPLEMENT TO THE'GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #101,'in the amount of 33,172.98. FINE & FORFEITURE,FUND, #229-232, in the amount of $552,313.73 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #195-201, in the amount of $435,775.43. AIRPORT OPERATION,&.MAINTENANCE FUND, #138-140, in the amount of 8,260.70. AIRPORT OPERATION,& MAINTENANCE FUND, #138-140, in the amount of 8,260.70. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND, #15, in the amount of $48.70. MSD, BOULEVARD BANK, #4, in the amount of $787.40. LAW LIBRARY FUND, #82, in the amount,of $924.70. CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #133-135, in,the amount of 24,366.57. MSD TAX DISTRICT,, #328-337, in the amount of $2079208.53. WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #457-469, in the amount of $17,308.23. MSD PLEDGED FUNDSACCOUNT, #7-8, in the amount of $132,217.57. MSD FLORIDA KEYS 'FIRST STATE BANK, #4, in the amount of—$2,859.84. Board approved payment of the following bills from the Advertising Budget: Stuart Newman & Associates $ 7,426.04 Greater Key West Chamber $ 3,500.00 and payment of the following bills from the Tourist Development Trust Fund: Stuart Newman $21,513.40 Key West Citizen; 41.84 Dave Patterson 252.00 Dave Patterson �I 264.00 Dave Patterson 288.00 Southern Bell i 649.37 Greater Key West''Chamber 3,200.00 Red Barn Theater;' 1,376.91 Motion carried unanimously. Board acknowledged receipt of 1982 Annual Audit Report from the South Florida Regional Planning Council. 17 17 4 17 115 1Y 191 84 93 127 84 86 10 54 60 120 85 2 31 17 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A public hearing was continued from March 18, 1983 on a proposed ordinance by amending Section 19-61 of Article IV and Section 19-80 of Article V of Chapter 19 of the Code providing automatic rescission of a special use by the Zoning Board or the Board of County Commissioners; providing for a Zoning District Map amendment or dimensional variance by the Board of County Commissioners; providing a time limit, procedures and standards for such reconsideration. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to consolidate item I-2 and item A-1 listed. Motion carried unanimously. Proof of publication was previously entered into the records. The County Attorney explained the ordinance. No one in the audience spoke for or against the proposed ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to amend Section 19-61 by substituting ..."may be reviewed with appropriate action by the Board of Adjustment or Zoning Board" instead of ..."shall lapse automatically" and amend Section 19-80 change "shall" to "may". Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen to divide the two (2) amendments. No second was received. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Chairman Hernandez to amend the motion to divide the two (2) amend- ments and that Section 19-80 be taken first changing "shall" with "may". Roll call vote was taken and carried with Commissioner Fahrer and Commissioner. Swift voting no. Roll call vote was then taken on the change to Section 19-61. During discussion Commissioner Swift made a motion to amend to define the word "implement". During discussion a motion was made by Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Swift to continue the public hearing for two (2) weeks. Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR The County Administrator discussed audit require- ment of Section 5(A)(14), Ordinance No..1-1982,.Emergency and Non -Emergency Medical Transportation Services. He requested permission to issue a temporary permit to get State License before the audit is performed. Motion made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift authorizing the temporary issuance of permit of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity per staff recommendation with audit to be conducted within 60 days to the following: Atlantic/Key West Ambulance Service; Sugarloaf Key Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.; Big Pine Key Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.; Islamorada Volunteer Fire, Ambulance and Rescue Corps, Inc.; Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc.; Ocean Reef Medical Center, Inc.; and Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Motion carried unanimously. The County Administrator discussed Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's reluctance in putting in water line at Little Duck Key to furnish water facilities at Cudjoe Key. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the installation of a water tank at Cudjoe Key by Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Motion carried unanimously. The County Administrator discussed the placement on the agenda of routine items, such as, payment of contractors invoices and other items. Mr. Lewin indicated that the agenda could be reduced if he was granted the authority to approve such payments upon the recommendation and approval of department heads and when the contract for same had been previously approved by the Board. Commissioner Fahrer discussed "Consent Agenda" as an alternative. 'Commissioner Harvey suggested that these suggestions be studied in order 1 1 1 to diminish the length of the agenda. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to refer this item to the County Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 1 Motion was made by, Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the following items by unanimous consent: Board approved refund in the amount of $75.00'to Luke Francis Finn for cancellation of Building Permit.; Board waived the Building Permit fee for Marathon Youth Club to operate a recently installed lighting stystem at the playing fields at Stanley Switlik Elementary School and authorized a fee -exempt status for this permit. i Board approved proposal for an amendment to the contract for auditing services from Kemp and Rosasco,.CPA, to include the following additional items: (1) Compliance reporting to the County 's "cognizant federal agency";'in accordance with attachment P to circular No. A-102 of the Office of Management and Budget. (2) Capital Projects Fund and related 1981 Improvement Bonds general long-term debt and debt service accounts. (3) Special revenue fund relating to the Tourist Development Commission. Annual fees for these services are estimated to range from $3,000.00 to $5,000.00. Also the Board authorized Kemp and Rosasco to issue a separate report and opinion on the Tourist Development Council]. Board approved Payment No. 1 to Upper Keys Marine Construction, Inc., for Renovation and Upgrading of Duck Key Bridge No. 4 Project in the amount of $40,806.44. � I Board approved payment No. 4 to The Doebler Company for Renovation and Upgrading Duck Key Bridge No. 3 Project in the amount of $315134.60. Board approved payment to Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc. for the month of February, 1983 in the amount of $44,133.68. Board approved payment to Key West Undertaking Company in the amount of $560.00 for pauper burial of Elsie Harris. Board authorized staff to advertise and call for bids for one (1) Panel Truck for the Civil Defense Office. Board approved payment No. 2 to Frank Keevan and Sons, Inc., on the Yellowtail By -Pass Bridge Project in the amount of $15,514.86. Board approved payment No. 3 (final payment),to Charley Toppino and Sons,, Inc., on Paving, Grading and Drainage Improvements to 11th Avenue Project in the amount of $76,801.66. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen authorizing the Airport Manager to negotiate and process application for a ground lease for hangar space at the Key West International Airport with Mr. Jack T. Murray and bring back to the Board for their con- sideration. Motion carried unanimously. 18 17 86 18 105 86 34 10 115 17 16 17 16 17 33 17 22 12 30 17 16 17 102 75 5 2 84 9 71 71 14 37 31 98 18 86 17 14 31 85 14 The Board discussed revised Personnel Policies and Procedures. A committee composed of Commissioners Fahrer, Harvey and Swift was named to review proposed changes. The Board went through the proposed changes from staff. Commissioner Sorensen object to Section 2.14 "sexual preference". Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen to strike Section 2.14 as proposed and insert "federal guidelines". No second was received. Motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Swift objected to Section 6.01 which includes employee's birthday as an official holiday. Staff was asked to research this item further. No further action was taken at this time. The committee will report back to the Board. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS Commissioner Harvey along with the County Attorney discussed their trip to Broward County to inspect modular jails. Commissioner Harvey also reported on the Jail Committee. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen directing the County Administrator to draft a letter to Chief Judge Lester and the Judiciary for a job well done in reducing the jail popu- lation. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift authorzing travel for Commissioner Sorensen and Mayor Hernandez to Dade County for South Florida Regional Planning Council meeting on April 4, 1983. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer authorizing the waiver of Building Permit fee for roof repairs for the Loyal Order of the Moose in Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Mayor Hernandez directing Mr. Lewin to report back to the Board within two (2) and four (4) weeks regarding fiscal savings. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Fahrer asked the Board to consider reviewing all County Committees. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to appoint Commissioner Fahrer as the Chairman of a committee to act as a liasion between the Board of County Commissioners and its appointed boards and committees. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Fahrer discussed the establishment of a Parks and Recreation Board in the County for long-term planning. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen to authorize a study and appointing Commissioner Fahrer to head up the committee. During discussion the motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey authorizing a study to review recommendations regarding policy for long term planning for land development and directing the County Attorney and the County Administrator to draft an ordinance to create the Board. During discussion Commissioner Harvey withdrew her second. Motion failed for lack of a second. Motion was then made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift directing the County Attorney and the County Administrator to prepare a resolution to establish a study committee on Monroe County Parks and work to prepare a report to the Commission for further action. During discussion Commissioner Sorensen amended the motion I L 1 1 1 1 1 appointing Commissioner Fahrer as Chairman of the Committee to do the study and bring pit back to the Board. The amendment was accepted by Commissioner Swift. During discussion Commissioner Fahrer withdrew her original motion. A substitute motion was then made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift directing the County Attorney and the County Administrator to prepare a resolu- tion to establish a study committee on Monroe County Parks and appointing Commissioner Fahrer as Chairman of the com- mittee. Motion carried unanimously. The Board recessed for lunch at this time. Regular Meeting Re -convened 2:00 P.M. The regular meeting re -convened at this time. Present were Commissioner Fahrer, Commissioner Harvey, and Chairman Hernandez. Commissioners Sorensen and Swift were absent for roll call. Also present were Danny L. Kolh age, Deputy Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; members of the Press and Radio; and general public. Commissioner Harv.'ey discussed House Bill concerning septic tanks which will be voted on on April 1, 1983. Commissioner Harvey discussed a meeting recently held concerning the Monroe County Animal Sheleter. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer directing the County Attorney and the County , Administrator to contact t!he City of Key West by letter and telephone requesting them to divert the monies collected for fees and licenses to be appropriated for the operation of the animal shelter in Key West and report back to the Board in two (2) weeks. Motion carried unanimously. seated. Commissioner Swift entered at this time and was Commissioner Harvey was scheduled to discuss,a resolution requesting the!publishing in the varius newspa- pers in the County notice of public hearings held in said County and specifying wherein said notice shall appear. This item was deleted until the next meeting. Commissioner Swift discussed severe flood problems on Front Street, Stock Island. Motion was made by by Commissioner Swift and sec''onded by Commissioner Harvey directing the Consulting Firm of Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., to prepare plans and specifications for drainage on Front Street, Stock Island. During discussion the motion was amended to include authorize advertising. Motion carried unanimously. Next item was in tions of the Airport Loun outlined the procedures a firms. Presentations wer erview of firms for the renova- e/Restaurant. Commissioner Swift d introduced the propospective made by the following firms: Leonard Milan Richard B. Ryder l, Fred Sellers and -Architect Jose Gonzalez After interview each Commissioner rated the three (3)'firms. The following is how theyiwere rated: Mr. Milan received a total of 4 points Mr. Ryder received a total of 8' points Mr. Sellers received a total of 12 points I� 123 83 93 33 102 5 12 75 78 105 31 90 99 31 2 109 99 65 67 14 106 63 2 31 34 106 -Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Harvey authorizing a lease with Fred Sellers for the renovation of the Airport Lounge/Restaurant as presented and authorizing the Chairman to execute and the plans are to be included as part of the lease document. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hernandez discussed lights on Roosevelt Boulevard and referred to Commissioner Swift. Commissioner Harvey made a presentation to the Student Leadership Class of Key West High School for their assistance with the Senior Citizens Program. Present to accept the plaque on behalf of the club were Ms. Karen McGinnis and Ms. Dee Petek. Motion was made by Chairman Hernandez and seconded by by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following resolution designating the "Conch Dollar" as the official souvernir coin of the "Conch Republic". Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.094-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Commissioner Swift discussed sick leave of County personnel. No action was taken. This item was referred to the committee studying the Personnel Policies and Procedures. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Mayor Hernandez to adopt the following resolution of the Board of County Commissioners opposing the proposal by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services to close A. G. Holley State Hospital. Motion carried unani- mously. RESOLUTION NO.095-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone appointments to the Area Agency on Aging for two (2) weeks. Motion carried unani- mously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone consideration of employment of a grant writing firm and directing Mr. Lewin to negotiate with Group Seven Grant Writing Firm and report back to the Board in two (2) weeks. Motion carried unani- mously. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Mayor Hernandez to approve the Minutes for the month of February 1983 with amendment to Book "Y" Page 152 concerning the appointment of the Port Authority Advisory Board which is to include the names of Michael VanBuren and Jeff Fisher as Liason after research by the Clerk's Office. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve an agreement by and bet- ween the County of Monroe, State of Florida and Audrey Thompson to Bayshore Manor a/k/a Monroe County Home, Adult Congregate Living Facility for the Elderly,.Level II.. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 Y 135 r� 1 Mr. Bob Harris of (Post, Buckley, Schuh and11 Jernigan, Inc. discussed the new Gas Tax Legislation with the Board. AW �/�RDING OF BIDS Mr. Stickney repo rIted back on bids opened earlier He advised that he would report back in two (2) weeks con- cerning the 1983 Wheel Loader 2.5 cubic yards with caband 4-way bucket. I' Mr. Stickney reco distributor with hydrostat motorized chassis to H. F. $46,763.00. Motion was ma seconded by Commissioner H the amount of $46,763.00 p carried unanimously. Mr. Stickney reco new crew cabs, 6 passenger Dodge in the amount of $31 Commissioner Fahrer and se accept the recommendation Chrysler Plymouth Dodge in carried unanimously. Mr. Stickney reco (1) heavy-duty diesel-powe Ford, Lincoln-Mercury in t was made by Commissioner F Harvey to accept the recom Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercu staff recommendation. Mot mended awarding 1983 bituminous c transmission mounted on Mason in the amount of e by Commissioner Fahrer and rvey 'to award to H. F. Mason in r staff recommendation. Motion mended awarding bid for three (3) to Duncan Chrysler Plymouth 546.98. Motion was made by" onded by Commissioner Harvey to f staff and award to Duncan the amount of $31,546.98. Motion mended awarding the bid for one ed dump truck, 1983 to Duncan e amount of $41,500.00. Motion hrer and seconded by Commis sioner endation of staff and awardto y in the amount of $41,500.00 per on carried unanimously. The County Administrator recommended awarding bid for repair of daybeacons t�o mark Stock Island East Channel B to Frank Keevan & Son, Inc'. in the amount of $1,877.00,'. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by, Commissioner Fahrer to acciept the recommendation of staff and award to Frank Keevan ;& Son, Inc. in the amount of $1,877.00. Motion carriedil-unanimously. The County Administrator recommended awarding; bid for repair of daybeacons to mark Tavernier Creek to Upper Keys Marine Construction in the amount of $2,680.00. Motion was made by by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to accept the recommendation of staff and award to Upper Keys Marine Construction in the amount of $2,680.00. Motion carried, unanimously. The County Adminilstrator recommended awarding bid for installation and repair of daybeacons in Kemp Channel to Frank Keevan and Son, Inca, in the amount of $1,877.00. Motion was made by Commiss�joner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to accept the recommendation of staff and award to Frank Keevan1:and Son in the amount of $1,877.00. Motion carried, unanimously. i The County Administrator recommended holding up until the next meeting the' awarding of installation of daybeacons to mark Tamarac Park Channel. Mayor Hernandez recognized Ms. Marilyn Johnson, Zoning Board Member, who �ias present in the audience. 114 76 12 95 12 95 12 95 12 24 12 24 12 24 12 24 24 12 127 14 13 13 13 Board of Appeals 4:00 P.M. The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board of Appeals to hear three (3) appeals. All Commissioners were present along with Mr. Kolhage, Deputy Clerk; Mr. Proby, County Attorney; Mr. Lewin, County Administrator; Mr. Russell, Acting Planning and Zoning Director; members of the Press and Radio; and general public. First appeal considered was Mr. Fred A Losley who was requesting that the Board of County Commissioners reverse the decision of the Monroe County Zoning Board in their decision to deny the request for a change of zoning from 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. Neither the appellant, nor the Attorney representing the appellant were present. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Board. Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Next appeal considered was that of Lee Hanke who requested that the Board of County Commissioners reverse the decision of the Monroe County Zoning Board in their decision to deny the request for a change of zoning from GU to BU-1L on Tract TW of the unrecorded Plat of Pine Key Acres, Section 1, as located in Section 23, Township 66 South, Range 29 East, Big Pine Key. Proof of publication was entered into the records. Mr. Ralph Cunningham, Attorney, representing Mr. Lee Hanke, his client, addressed the Board.. Ms. Grace Maniello of Big Pine Key Civic Association addressed the Board and opposed the appeal. Dr. Landry of Big Pine Key also addressed the Board and opposed the appeal. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Board. Roll call vote was taken and failed with Commissioner Sorensen, Commissioner Swift, and Mayor Hernandez voting no. Motion was then made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Swift to grant the appeal and reverse the decision of the Zoning Board on the basis of the fact that the uses in the area were in comformity with the requested change. Roll call vote was taken and carried with Commissioner Fahrer and Commissioner Harvey voting no. Next appeal was that of Jack R. Dystra and Jack R. Dystra II who were requesting that the Board of County Commissioners reverse the decision of the Monroe County Board of Adjustment in the consideration of a dimensional variance to the minimum lot area requirement for a proposed rezoning to RU-3, on a tract of land in part of Government Lot 1 together with a small island or key, known as Coral Key, in the Bay of Florida just north of Government Lot 1, all being located in Section 9, Township 66 South, Range 32 East, Marathon, zoned RU-1. Proof of publication was entered into the records. Mr. Ralph Cunningham, Attorney representing Jack R. /Dystra, addressed the Board concerning his clients appeal. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to reverse the decision of the Board of Adjustment and grant the appeal for a dimensional variance meeting the requirements of Section 19-79D Items 1 through 5 of the Monroe County Code. During discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to continue the Board of Appeals Hearing to the next Marathon meeting...Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 L: 1 1 1 .Motion was made by Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Harvey authorizing the County Attorney to pre- pare and advertise a proposed ordinance which would provide for payment to the Tavernier Town Association for the 4oving of a historical building. Roll call vote was taken and carried with Commissioner Swift voting no. Motion was made b.y Mayor Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following resolution authorizing'the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute an agreement by and between the County of Monroe, State of Florida and Boulevard Bank in regards to borrowing the sum of $1,500,000.00 for the pur- pose of funding the Sheriff's Department. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.096-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which! is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Proby then discussed the recent actions con- cerning the suit of the Upper Keys Citizens Association vs. Monroe County and the City National Bank Trustees of the Port Bougainville Project., No action was taken. Mr. Proby discussed with the Board his Budget and advised them that he was running short in a number of opera- tional line items. This item was referred to Mr. Lewin. Mr. Lewin then discussed the permit recently issued to Mr. Perez of No. One Boat Yard. Motion was made by' Commissioner Swift and and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following resolution incorporating a biological assessment into the records concerning the application of Richard Perez to complete various construction projects. Motion carried unanimously: RESOLUTION NO.097-1983 See Res. Book No. 32 which is incorporated'herein by reference. There being no further business the meeting was adjou� 17 84 34 99 107 37 127 17 9 99 127 86 Ined .