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03/08/1982 Regular x Q95 Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Monday, March 8, 1982 10:00 A.M., Marathon A regular meeting of the Board of County Commission- ers convened on the above date. Present and answering to roll ..--. call were Commissioner Curt Blair, Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Jerry Hernandez, Jr., Commissioner Ken Sorensen and Chairman George Dolezal. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Deputy Clerk; Lucien proby, County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; members of the County Engineering Firm; members of the Press and Radio; and general public. All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following items were withdrawn from the agenda: (1) Request for financial assistance for Director of the Library to travel to Tallahassee on Library Day; ~ (2) Discussion on Avis Lease at the Key West International Airport. The following item was postponed for two (2) weeks: (1) Discussion regarding renewal of contract with Avis. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Chairman Dolezal to approve the following items by unanimous consent: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Board approved payment in the amount of $1,918.10 to Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., for contractural services on Palms Condominium Law- suit. Board authorized the Sheriff to withdraw $607.50 from the Law Enforcement Trust Account for payment of invoice from Redlaw Corp. LEGAL DEPARTMENT ~ Board authorized the County Attorney to adver- tise an ordinance amending the Major Development Ordinance, Section 6 of the Monroe County Code. Board adopted the following resolution authoriz- ing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners Library. Airport; Lease, Co. Property. Contract. Budget; Suits af- fecting Co. Sheriff; Budget. Ordinance; Zoning. District; Contracts 6 Agreements. acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal Service District 4-A to execute an Agreement by and between Municipal Service Taxing or Benefit District 4-A and the City of Layton, Florida. RESOLUTION NO. 86-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. 096 X Districts; Television. Advertising Budget; Tax Assessn nt. Budget. Budget. Zoning. Contracts ~ Agreements Board adopted the following resolution con- cerning creation of a Special Tax District for the purpose of supplying the revenue required to pay for the cost of acquiring, constructing, operating and maintaining a 5-channel television translator system in Monroe County. RESOLUTION NO. 87-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following resolution creating the Tourist Development Trust Fund to account for unanticipated funds received from the Tourist Tax proceeds. RESOLUTION NO. 88-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following resolution concern- ing receipt of unanticipated funds from other govern- mental agencies. RESOLUTION NO. 89-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following resolutions trans- ferring funds. RESOLUTION NO. 90-1982 RESOLUTION NO. 91-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following resolution incor- porating a biological assessment into the records concerning the application of Barbara and Wesley Perry for seawall rip-rap. RESOLUTION NO. 92-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following resolution authoriz- ing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute an Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners and the Florida Keys Artificial Reef Association. RESOLUTION NO. 93-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. Aqueduct. Board authorized the County Attorney to adver- tise an ordinance concerning water shortage plan in the County. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board waived building permit fee in the amount Licenses & Permits; Zoning. Licenses & Permits; Zoning. of $443.00 for the First Baptist Temple for enclosure of area beneath the church auditorium. waiver of Board approved ~uilding permit fees for the Seventh Day Adventist Church to build the Marathon Seventh-Day Adventist Church. x 097 - Board approved a donation of $500.00 for the Key West Jaycees Annual Senior Citizens Appreciation Day Picnic. Board re-appointed Mr. Ken Meeks to the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority for 1982. Board awarded the bid for one (1) 1982 3/4 Ton Pick-up Truck for the Municipal Service District to Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury in the amount of $11,192.63 per staff recommendation. Board ratified the following contracts as of December 1, 1981 for those clients previously in Bay- shore Manor (Agreement by and between Bay Shore Manor a/k/a Monroe County Home, Adult Congregate Living Facility for the Elderly - Level II): Angel Alvarez, Annie Asberry (Spencer), Herbert C. Clark, Pedro Diaz, Federico Hero, Mary B. Herrick, Miriam Kelly, Anna L. Knowles, Seely C. Knowles, Mary L. Marshall, Armando Moreno, Beverly A. Morris, Diana Delores Nouel, Percy Ralph Page, Margaret Socarras, Ivadell Winters, and Edward W. Zydel. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS Budget; Retired Persons. Appoint- ments. Bids & Proposals; District; Machinery ~ Equipment. Contracts t Agreements; County Home. Board adopted the following resolution authoriz- Zoning. ing Charles T. Eaves, Violation Inspector, to issue citations. RESOLUTION NO. 94-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. Chairman Dolezal appointed Commissioner Jerry Hernandez, Jr., to serve on the County Canvassing Board for the Referendum Election of March 9, 1982. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CLERK TO THE BOARD Board approved the following Warrants for March, 1982: WAR RAN T S // General Revenue Fund, #4305-4916, in the amount of $589,375.09. General Revenue Fund FRS, #70-71, in the amount of $47,818.42. Supplement to the General Revenue Fund, #61-63, in the amount of $18,677.89. Fine & Forfeiture Fund, #144-148, in the amount of $1,511,521.27. Road & Bridge Fund, #115-120, in the amount of $186,123.32. Airport Revenue Fund, #70, in the amount of $25,000.0 . Airport Operation & Maintenance Fund, #68-69, in the amount of $9,852.83. Airport Development & Replacement Fund, #22, in the amount of $75.12. Card Sound Bridge Revenue Fund, #79-80, in the amount of $9,560.01. MSD Tax District,#208-2l3, in the amount of $392,785.72. Workmens Compensation, #223-230, in the amount of $1,412.27. Appoint- ments; Elections, Sp. & Mis. (Refer.). Budgets. 098 X Sherif f . Public Health; State Agency; Appoint- men t s . Zoning; State Agency. MSD Tax District IllOOB, 4176 , in the amount of $44.41. MSD Tax District #72, #76, in the amount of $126.84. MSD Tax District 117 3 , #76, in the amount of $291.80. MSD Tax District 117 4 , #76, in the amount of $26.89. MSD Tax District #75, 117 6 , in the amount of $280.81. MSD Tax District #76, #76, in the amount of $153.47. MSD Tax District #lOO-A, #76, in the amount of $264.0 MSD Tax District II100-c, #76, in the amount of $73.49 MSD Tax District II100-H, 117 6 , in the amount of $2.50. Motion carried unanimously. OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE The Board acknowledged a letter from the Sheriff advising the Board of the resignation of Joe Perez from the Sheriff's Department effective February 19, 1982. This was for the Board's information only. REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Ms. Ann Rhode of the State Department of Health and Rehabilitation discussed with the Board and presented their recommendation for the position of Monroe County Health Direct- or, Dr. Jose Bofil. After brief discussion and some words by Dr. Bofil a motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to appoint Dr. Jose Bofil as the Monroe County Public Health Officer effective in 30 days or sooner, if possible. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Proby reported to the Board and discussed the Cabinet's request of the County concerning Major Development in Monroe County. Commissioner Sorensen discussed the Cabinet's request. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Chairman Dolezal to request clarification of the specific intention from the Governor and Cabinet on their recommendations and direct the Zoning Board to continue to apply the existing Law as approved by the Department of Veterans and Community Affairs and the Cabinet of the State of Florida until clarification is ac- complished. Additionally, to refer this to the County Attorney for his preparation. review and comment in requesting such clarification from the Governor and Cabinet. During discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Com- missioner Harvey to divide the motion. Motion carried unan- imous1y. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the first part of the previous X 099 motion adding the following language, "and request a meeting with the Cabinet to seek clarification of the request of Monroe County concerning Major Developments and also requesting that they consult with the Board on any future action pending before the Cabinet affecting Monroe County". Roll call vote was taken - and carried with Chairman Dolezal voting no. Motion was then made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Sorenser to adopt the second part of the motion changing the language to read, "instructing the Zoning Board to continue to enforce the Codes of Monroe County". Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Chairman Dolezal to adopt the third part of the motion. Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to approve a variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance for Bounty Fisheries, Ltd., and Carl D. Perry. ,...-. Motion carried unanimously. Licenses & Permits; Zoning. A discussion of the Cabinet's action continued. MotiCG Committees was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Zoning; State Hernandez instructing staff to develop a plan and present to thE Agency; Waste Coll Board establishing a planning committee for the purpose of & Disp. drafting an area plan for the Upper Keys and also request a committment from the Department of Veterans and Community Affairs for technical assistance and also to include a study of County- wide waste disposal needs by Mr. Aguero of the Municipal ServicE District. Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. UUNFINISHED BUSINESS Capt. Brown, Commanding Officer, N.A.S., Boca Chica, discussed the AICUZ area surrounding the air field. During his discussion he made three (3) requests of the Board of County Commissioners: (1) To take steps to include the new AICUZ Footprint in the County's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. (2) To begin to re-zone all property in the 2-B and 3 areas from RU-l to RU-1E. (3) To require sound attenuation in Zones 2-B and 3. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair to postpone this Federal Agency; Airport; Zoning. ~OX Zoning; Utilities. Bids & Proposals; Ma~~ry~ Equipment; Co. Fire & Amb. Corps. Bridges & Culverts; Bids & Proposals; item for four (4) weeks and also to appoint a committee con- sisting of Mr. Pat Rebu11, County Consulting Engineers, Mr. Bob Harris, Consulting Engineers, Commissioner Sorensen, Com- missioner Harvey and Commissioner Hernandez to study the proposals made by Capt. Brown and their impact on the County. Roll call vote was taken and carried with Commissioner Harvey and Commissioner Hernanez voting no. Mayor Dolezal read a memorandum from himself concerning Resolution No. 68-1982 adopted at a prior meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. A motion was made by Chair- man Dolezal and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to reconsider the previous action of the Board concerning Resolution No. 68- 1982. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Blair Commissioner Harvey Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Sorensen Chairman Dolezal No No No Yes Yes Motion failed. OPENING OF BIDS Next item was the opening of sealed bids for one (1) 1982 conventional station wagon automotive vehicle for the Monroe County Emergency Services Coordinator. Proof of publica tion was entered into the records. . The Clerk advised the Board that there was one (1) bid on the table. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey I to open the bid. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk advisee the Board that he was in receipt of a bid from Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, in the amount of $9,818.32 for one (1) 1982. Ford LTD Wagon. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to refer the bid to Mr. Paros to review and determine whether this type of equipment was necessary for his needs. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., addressed the Board concerning the Key Key Bridge bids received two (2) weeks ago. Concerning Bridge No.1 in Duck Key he advised the Board that it was the recommendations of the Consulting Engineers that they accept the low bid of Alonzo Cothron, Inc., in the amount of $139,713.00. Motion was made x~ by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Blair to accept the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers and award the Contract for Duck Key Bridge No. 1 to Alonzo Cothron, Inc., in the amount of $139,713.00 and directing the Public Works Director to forward the Notice to Proceed upon execution of the proper documents and bonds. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Sorensen absent. Mr. Harris then addressed the Board concerning Duck Key Bridge No.2. He advised the Board that the bids of Charley Toppino and Sons, and Structural Preservation System and Sieg and Ambachtsheer, Inc., did not meet specifications in regards to the use of the proper adhesiv materials. He therefore advised the Board that it was the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers that they accept the lowest of the bids conforming to the specifications which was Alonzo Cothron, Inc., in the amount of $194.689.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Blair to accept the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers and award the contract for Duck Key Bridge No. 2 to Alonzo Cothron, Inc., in the amount of $194,689.00 and directing the Public Works Director to forward the Notice to Proceed upon execution of the proper documents and bonds. ! During discussion of the motion Mr. Franklin Hunt of Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., addressed the Board concerning the bids and described the reasons that the bids of the three firms already mentioned were not in conformance to the specifications. Roll call vote was taken on the motion and carried with Commissioner Harvey voting no. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded Appoint- ments. by Chairman Dolezal to postpone action on an item concerning reappointment of Mr. Fred Shaw to the Key West Redevelopment Agency for two (2) weeks and directing the County Administrator to obtain a written response from the Political Action Club concerning the appointment. Roll call vote was taken and car- ried with Commissioner Blair and Commissioner Hernandez voting no. Commissioner Blair then discussed pending Legislation 1.02 X Legisla- tion. regarding the Key West Redevelopment Authority. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Sorense requesting the County Attorney to obtain copies of the pending Legislation concerning the Key West Redevelopment Authority. Motion carried unanimously. ;Insurance; Mr. Ed Jackson and Mr. Lou Fives of Conger Life Contracts ~ Agreements. Insurance Co., addressed the Board concerning their contract Contracts ~ Agreements; Co. Fire & Amb. Corps; Retired Persons. Deeds, Co. Property. Lease, Co. Property. Television; Deeds, Co. Property. for Health and Group Life Insurance. Mr. Lewin briefly dis- cussed the bidding procedure as it applies to group life and health insurance. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to extend the contract with Conger Life Insurance providing for group life and health insurance including a fifteen percent increase over the previou year for all County employees and employees of Constitutional Officers. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and secon- ded by Commissioner Blair to adopt the following resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute an Agreement by and between Monroe County, Marathon Fire Department and the Marathon AARP. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. Mayor Dolezal discussed County property in Marathon. No action was taken. A report on the Marathon Leases was postponed for two (2) weeks. LEGAL DEPARTMENT The Board discussed the title to the lots conveyed to the Board of County Commissioners from Mayor Del Layton for use in the Translator Tower site. After brief discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Com- missioner Harvey to strike from the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded Licenses & by Chairman Dolezal requesting the Attorney to direct an inquir Permits; Television to the FCC concerning a change in the permits currently held by the Board of County Commissioners. Motion carried unanimous 1y. X 103 Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Television; Elections, Commissioner Harvey to rescind the resolution concerning the Sp. & Misc. (Refer.). Translator previously adopted by the Board earlier this date (Resolution No. 87-1982). Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Chairman Dolezal to amend the resolution to reflect Referendum date of April 27, 1982. Also directing the funding for the Referendum to come from Contingency Fund and directing the County Attorney to contact the three (3) Municipalities involved and seek their approval to join with the County for the creation of the Specia District and the conduct of the Referendum. Also approving the resolution as amended and authorizing the Chairman to execute same. Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 96-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Mr. Fred Logeman representing the Tamarac Park Pro- perty Owners Association discussed the canal waters of Tamarac Park with the Board. Mr. Jim Thompson, President of the Tamara Park Property Owners Association also addressed the Board con- cerning this issue. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Chairman Dolezal instructing the County Attorne and the Consulting Engineers to meet with the property owners of Tamarac Park to discuss the following: (1) the management of the canal system of Tamarac Park and also the run off situation; (2) steps to resolve the situation concerning run off and the dead canals; (3) to prepare appropriate resolutions to the affected agencies to obtain their assistance. Also to estimate the cost and determine who should assume the payment of these costs for the work to be accomplished. Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Next the Board held an appeal hearing. Present were all the Commissioners and staff. Proof of publication was entered into the records. Mr. Robert S. Appleton, Attorney, was requesting that the Board of County Commissioners reverse the decision of the Monroe County Board of Adjustment in con- sideration of a Dimensional Variance of 12 feet, to build up to Inland Waterways& Inter- coastal Waterway. Board of Appeals. 104 X 8 feet of a man-made penisular, on portions of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block "D" of Crains Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 1, page 51 and located in Section 24, Township 65 South Range 33 East, Grassy Key, zoned RU-1, The Chairman advised the Board and the audience present that Mr. Appleton, Attorney for the Appellants would not be present as he was ill. After discussion a motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to continue the public hearing of the Board of Appeals for two (2) weeks. Motion carried unanimously. Board of Appeals. Next the Board heard the Pa1guta Appeal. Proof of publication was entered into the records. Mr. and Mrs. Pa1guta were requesting the Monroe County Board of Commissioners to reverse the decision of the Monroe County Board of Adjustment in their denial of an administrative decision appeal, as out- lined under the provisions of Section 19-78 of the Monroe Count Code. To wit: a masonry fence, located on Lot 54, Section C of Sugarloaf Shores Plat No.2, which exceeds the height limitation. Mr. Tom Wright, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Pa1guta, briefly discussed the situation. Mr. Wright presented a survey of the wall in question. Mr. Jim Hendricks, Attorney for the owners of the property involved, objected to the sub- mission of the survey. Mr. Hendricks then in his presentation objected to the Board conducting a second re-hearing on the issue. Mr. Wright responded briefly to those statements. Moticn was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey on the basis of the County Attorney's advise refused to re-hear the petition. Roll call vote was taken and carried with Commissioner Sorensen and Chairman Dolezal voting no. REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Commission- ers. Mr. Lou Moreno of the National Association of County Commissioners discussed NACO's deferred compensation program an< presented material to the Board of County Commissioners. No action was taken. LEGAL DEPARTMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Chairman Dolezal to adopt the following resolution approving a 19 month contract between Monroe County and Stuart Newman x 105 nd Associates, Inc., for tourism advertising, public relations, and marketing and authorizing and directing the County Mayor/ Board Chairman to execute same. During discussion Commissioner Harvey discussed Stuart Newman's association with a local advertising firm. During discussion a motion was made by Com- missioner Sorensen and seconded by Chairman Dolezal to amend the motion to make the adoption of the resolution subject to the approval of the County Attorney as to legal sufficiency. The amendment was made by the maker of the motion and accepted by the seconder was incorporated into the motion. During discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to amend to add the words "or its agent", to paragraph 16 of the proposed contract. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend and failed with Com- missioner Hernandez, Commissioner Sorensen and Chairman Dolezal voting no. Roll call vote was taken on the original motion as amended and carried with Commissioner Harvey voting no. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to extend the meeting until 6:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair to adopt the following resolution incor- porating a biological assessment into the records concerning the application of Jacques Pellerin to recover land lost to erosin and stablize the new shoreline. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 98-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. ----- Commissioner Blair discussed the possible levying of fines for individuals not obtaining permits and requesting permits after-the-fact. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen requesting the County Attorney to study this matter and report back to the Board. Also the County Attorney was directed to consult with method currently being used by the Department of Environmental Contracts& Agreements; Advertising Zoning. Licenses 0 Permits; Zoning. State Agency. 1.06 X Budget. Regulations. Roll call vote was taken and carried with Com- missioner Harvey voting no. Next item was the County Administrator's report. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Com- missioner Blair to authorize the advertising of the General Fund for the purpose of making amendments to the Budget and increasing certain anticipated revenues. Motion carried unanimously. The County Administrator discussed proposals he had Bids & Proposals; received for construction work at the Airport Lounge. Airport. Aqueduct; Bridges & Culverts. Sheriff. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to postpone this item for two (2) weeks and also direct- ing the County Administrator to receive additional proposals for the work. Motion carried unanimously. The County Administrator discussed a proposed water line from the new 7-Mile Bridge to Pigeon Key. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to postpone this item for two (2) weeks. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to postpone an item concerning Management Study for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for two (2) weeks. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Contracts ( Agreements' Commissioner Sorensen to approve a letter of engagement from Audits. Airport. Kemp and Rosasco for Social Services Programs Audits for the following programs: (1) Nutrition III-C (1) and III-C (2) for period of April 1981 through December 1981; (2) Homemaker's Grant for the period of April 1981 through December, 1981; (3) Nutrition C-l, Accounts 1824, 1825 and 1826 for the period of April 1980 through April 1981; (4) Transportation Title III-B for the period of April 1981 through December, 1981. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and secondec by Commissioner Blair to refer an item concerning Keys Vending Corporation's request to install two (2) upright video games in the Key West International Airport terminal to the Airport X 1. ')7 Committee which consists of Commissioners Blair, Harvey, and Hernandez. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and secon- ded by Commissioner Hernandez to authorize Reggie Paros to - advertise and call for bids on refurbishing and remounting an existing modular patient compartment for the Key Largo Ambulanc Corp., contingent upon passage of the March 9, 1982 Referendum in District 6. During discussion of this item a motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Sorense to confirm the fact that should the Referendum in District 6 pass that the tax levy mentioned therein for the refurbishment of the ambulance will be cancelled and that currently ap- propriated funds will be used. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Blair requested that the County Attorney draft amendments to the Special District Ordinance which would allow for the refurbishments of the ambulances without Referendum and bring it back to the Board for their considera- tion. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to approve a refund for W. A. Sims III, in the amount of $296.10 per staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair to approve pay- ment to R. W. Taylor in the amount of $59,442.01 on the Incin- era tor Project. During discussion a motion was made by Com- missioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair to post- pone this item for two (2) weeks. Motion carried unanimously. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded -- by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following resolution requesting the Department of Transportation of the State of Florida to comply with the requirements of Florida Statutes 337.25 (2) and facilitate purpose and intent of said Statute. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 99-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. Commissioner Harvey was scheduled to discuss a prograTI of merit recognition for service rendered. This item was Co. Fire ~ Amb. Corp. Elections, Sp. & Mise (Refer.). Co. Fire & Amb. Corp. Elections, Sp. & Misc (Refer). Licenses & Permits. Budget; District. State Agency: Co. Empl. 1.08 X fpostponed for two (2) weeks. Commissioner Blair discussed the local Housing Financ Appoint- ments. Authority and indicated to the Board that the Board should consider appointing members to that authority in accordance wit the provisions of the Statutes at the meeting in two (2) weeks. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Legislation Chairman Dolezal to adopt the following resolution regarding consideration of Senate Bill 681 now pending in the Legislature subject to the approval of the County Attorney as to legal sufficiency. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 100-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by referenee. Ms. Kit Jones of the League of Women Voters dis- Commission- cussed ERA and presented a resolution to be adopted by the ers; Legislation Board in support of same. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt said resolution. During discussion a motion was made by Commissione Blair and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to amend the resolution by deleting two (2) lIWhereas" clauses in the resolution as submitted by Ms. Jones. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend and carried with Commissioner Harvey and Commissioner Hernandez voting no. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt as amended and carried with Commissioner Sorensen voting no. RESOLUTION NO. 101-1982 See Res. Book No. 26 which is incorporated herein by reference. There being no further busiess the meeting was adjourned. * * * * * *