08/23/1982 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
August 23, 1982
10:00 A.M., Marathon, Florida
A regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners convened on the above date. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Curt Blair,
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Ken Sorensen and
Chairman Dolezal. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Deputy
Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County
Administrator; members of County's Consulting Engineering
Firm; County staff personnel; members of the Press and Radio;
and general public. Commissioner Harvey advised the Board
that Commissioner Hernandez would not be in attendance until
2:00 P.M. this afternoon due to business in Key West.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of AllegiancE
to the Flag.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Blair discussed the lifesaving act per-
formed by Mr. Michael Griffin. Motion was made by Chairman
Dolezal and seconded by Commissioner Blair to adopt the
following resolution commemorating the gallant lifesaving act
of Mr. Michael Griffin on June 30, 1982 when he risked his
life to save the lives of the two (2) children of Mr. and Mrs
Baumgard. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 217-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
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The Board then proceeded to present Mr. Michael Griffin with
copy of said resolution duly adopted and also expressed their
gratitude for the heroic and lifesaving act that he performed
Mr. Griffin then addressed the Board concerning the need for
everyone to know and understand basic CPR and lifesaving pro-
cedures. Mr. Griffin also commended the swift action of the
Volunteer Rescue Units.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconde(
by Chairman Dolezal to approve the following items by unani-
mous consent:
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Board adopted the following resolution authorizing
the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe 34
County, Florida, to execute an Agreement by and between the 104
County of Monroe, State of Florida, and Mama Bear Maintenance
for janitorial services in the Upper Keys.
RESOLUTION NO. 218-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by 99
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Board adopted the following resolution authorizing
the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, to execute a Project Agreement, development
by and between the State of Florida, Department of Natural
Resources and Monroe County, Florida concerning the Boating
Improvement Fund Project on Cow Key Channel.
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RESOLUTION NO. 219-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Board adopted the following resolution requesting th
Supervisor of Elections to conduct a Special Referendum
Election on November 2, 1982, for Municipal Service Taxing
District Numbers 1-C, 2, 5, and 6 and recinding Resolution No
208-1982.
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RESOLUTION NO. 220-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following resolution incorporating
a biological assessment into the records concerning the appli-
cation from Ronald Reinberg to provide two housepads and to
stabilize an open-water shoreline.
RESOLUTION NO. 221-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following resolution incorporating
a biological assessment into the records concerning the appli-
cation of Raymond Schmidt to bulkhead, backfill, and construct
a dock along a residential shoreline.
RESOLUTION NO. 222-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following resolution concerning
receipt of unanticipated funds from other governmental agen-
cies.
RESOLUTION NO. 223-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized the County Attorney's Office to
advertise for bids for the construction of two (2) artificial
fishing reefs in the Lower Keys.
Board authorized Ken Agnew to lease one (1) aircraft
tie-down spot west of the terminal building at Marathon
Airport and the County Attorney was instructed to prepare an
agreement and bring it back to the Board.
Board authorized Malcolm P. Davies to lease one (1)
tie-down space at the Marathon Airport, west of the Fire
Station and the County Attorney was instructed to prepare an
agreement and bring it back to the Board.
Board authorized Cheryl McPherron to lease one (1)
tie-down space at the Marathon Airport and the County Attorney
was instructed to prepare an agreement and bring it back to
the Board.
Board authorized Old Town Realty, Inc., to lease a
sign space at the Key West International Airport and the
County Attorney was instructed to prepare the lease and bring
it back to the Board.
Board authorized Alamo Rent-A-Car to renew their sign
lease at the Key West International Airport and the County
Attorney was instructed to prepare the lease and bring it back
to the Board.
Board adopted the following resolution approving an
Agreement by and between the Greater Key West Chamber of
Commerce and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 224-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved payment in the amount of $26,426.70
(Marathon Airport ADAP Project) and $16,920.00 (Key West
International Airport ADAP Project) to BR&R Associates, Inc.,
and Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., a Joint Venture,
for engineering services rendered.
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Board approved Payment No.1 to Alonzo Cothron, Inc.,
in the amount of $72,971.10 on Duck Key Bridge No.2 Project
and payment No.2 to Alonzo Cothron, Inc., in the amount of
$16,008.80 on Duck Key Bridge No.1 Project.
Board authorized County Administrator to call for
proposals for construction of addition to the Islamorada
Library.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
Board approved the following Warrants for August,
1982:
WAR RAN T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #10677-10882, in the amount of
$968,964.39.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND - BOULEVARD BANK, #44, in the amount of
$14,470.95.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND - MARATHON BANK, #21, in the amount of
$28,043.15.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND - FIRST AMERICAN BANK, #21, in the amount
of $28,043.15.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #81, in the amount of
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FINE! FORFEITURE FUND, #186, in the amount of $25.00.
ROAD! BRIDGE FUND, #154, in the amount of $6,817.98.
AIRPORT REVENUE FUND, #85-86, in the amount of $24,098.00.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #88, in the amount of
$2,029.03.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #104, in the amount of
fI:378.06.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #251-257, in the amount of $109,427.34.
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #318-321, in the amount of $818.91.
Board approved payment of the following bills from
Advertising Budget:
Stuart Newman - July Billing - $3,183.48
Board approved payment of the following bills from
the Tourist Development Trust Fund:
Stuart Newman - June Billing - $69,924.09
Stuart Newman - July Billing - $47,416.68
Key West Citizen - $12.32
Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
The Board was advised of the following appointments
of the Monroe County Sheriff's Department:
Leo Anciulis effective March 26, 1982
James Dowling effective July 29, 1982
Juan Perez effective August 16, 1982
Joe Phillips effective July 7, 1982
Phillip Redo effective March 1, 1982
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and the following resignations of the Monroe County Sheriff's
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C. T. Allen effective August 15, 1982
Leo Anciulis effective May 14, 1982
James Dowling effective August 9, 1982
Roderick Jackson effective August 2, 1982
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance of the
County of Monroe, Florida, providing that the Code of
Ordinances, County of Monroe, Florida, be amended by revising
Subsection (2) of Section 2-6 (a) entitled "Harry Harris
Park"; providing for change of admission fees for non-Monroe
County residents; etc. Proof of publication was entered into
the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to read the proposed ordi-
nance by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Chas
Minor questioned the Board concerning the ordinance. Motion
was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Hernandez to adopt said ordinance. During discussion a motion
was made by Commissioner Blair to amend by deleting the excep-
tion concerning motorcycles and motorbikes. This amendment
was accepted by the maker of the motion and became part of the
motion to adopt. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to
adopt and carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO.9-1982
84 See Ord. Book No.5 which is incorporated herein by reference.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for
Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Health Insurance, for all
12 County employees and Constitutional Officers and their
69 employees. Proof of publication was entered into the records.
2 The Clerk advised the Board that there were seven (7) bids on
the table. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to open the bids. Motion
carried unanimously. The following bids were received:
Fully-Insured Proposals
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Metropolitan Plaza
Tampa, Florida 33607
Hea lth
Employee
Dependent
Medicare Suppl.
Current Plan
48.05
78.26
Alternate Plan
45.65
74.35
Life @ 5,000 .70
Life @ 10,000 .70
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida
P. O. Box 1798
Jacksonville, Florida 32231
Hea lth
Employee
Dependent
Medicare Suppl.
Life @ 5,000 .64
Life @ 10,000 .63
Current Plan
45. 76
75.16
Alternate Plan
43.34
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Gulf Life Insurance Co.
1301 N.W. 89th Court
Miami, Florida 33172
Health
Employee
Dependent
Medicare Supp1.
Current Plan
53.28
87.57
31. 97
Alternate Plan
49.76
83.19
29.86
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Life @ 5,000
Life @ 10,000
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The Bankers Life
9400 So. Oadeland Blvd. Suite 405
Miami, Florida 33156
Health
Employee
Dependent
Medicare Supp1.
Current Plan
53.78
75.31
43.74
Alternate Plan
54.26
75.31
36.18
Life @ 5,000 .66
Life @ 10,000 .66
Note: All rates all per employee per month. All life rates
are pe~ $1,000 per month
Self-Insured Proposals
R. L. Katz & Co.
775 No. Kirkman Road! Suite 113A
Orlando, Florida 328 1
for Lloyds of London @ $15,000 stop-loss
Hea lth Current Plan Alternate Plan
Employee 33.50 30. 75
Dependent 54.25 50.75
Medicare Supp 1.
Home Life Insurance Co.
Life @ 5,000 .57
Life @ 10,000 .54
for Lloyds of London @ $20,000 stop-loss
Health Current Plan Alternate Plan
Employee 31. 25 28.50
Dependent 50.35 47. 75
Medicare Supple
Life @ 5,000
Life @ 10,000
for Hartford Insurance Co. @ $15,000
Hea lth Current Plan Alternate Plan
Employee 31. 00 27.65
Dependent 49.25 44.00
Medicare Supple
Hartford Life Insurance Co.
Life @ 5,000 -0-
Life @ 10,000 .54
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for Hartford Insurance Co. @ $20,000
Health
Employee
Dependent
Medicare Supple
Life @ 5,000
Life @ 10,000
Current Plan
29.50
45.85
Alternate Plan
26.50
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
8355 N.W. 53rd St., Suite 215
Miami, Florida 33166
for Life Insurance Company of North America
Hea lth
Employee
Dependent
Medicare Supple
Life @ 5,000
Life @ 10,000
Current Plan
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48.05
Alternate Plan
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Note: The above is a summary of bid information. For furthe
details, we make reference to the original bids on file in thE
Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to refer this matter to the County
Finance Director, the County's Insurance Consultants, and the
County Administrator, for a recommendation back to the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Harvey discussed the request for the
abandonment of certain alleyways in Matecumbe Beach. She als(
discussed and read a letter from the Department of Natural
Resources concerning the possible allocation of funds for the
purchase of that beach under the "Save Our Shore" Program.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey to deny the request fOl
the abandonment of the alleyways at Matecumbe Beach. Motion
was withdrawn. Mr. Fred Tittle, Attorney, addressed the Boarl
concerning the issue. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair
and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to postpone this item
until Commissioner Hernandez was present in the afternoon.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Mayor Dolezal to re-appoint Mr. Edison Archer and Ms. Marg(
Golan to the Advertising Commission. During discussion a
motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to postpone this item until the afternoon
session. Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Next item was the opening-or-5ealed bids for the
paving, grading and drainage improvements to Cross Street,
Stock Island. Proof of publication was entered into the
records. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to authorize the Clerk to open the
bids. The Clerk advised the Board that he was in the
possession of two (2) bids. The following bids were opened:
Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc.
P. O. Box 787
Key West, Florida 33040
$395,375.0C
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
2nd Street, Stock Island
Key West, Florida 33040
$347,230.0C
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded.by
Commissioner Blair to refer the bids to the Consultlng
Engineers and the Director of Roads for a report back later
the day. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconde
by Chairman Dolezal to authorize the County Attorney's Office
to advertise for bids for the foundation and addition to the
Islamorada Library. Motion carried unanimously.
A resolution from the Zoning Board recommending that
Section 19-197.1(g)(8) of the Monroe County Code was referrec
to the afternoon session.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded tv
Chairman Dolezal to adopt the following items:
Resolution authorizing the issuance of Tax
Anticipation Warrant for Municipal Service Taxing District
I-D.
RESOLUTION NO. 225-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Resolution authorizing the issuance of Tax
Anticipation Warrant for Municipal Service Taxing or Benefit
District No. 4A and 4B.
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RESOLUTION NO. 226-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Blair to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioner
of Monroe County, Florida, to execute a Contract by and bet-
ween Monroe County, Florida, and The Doebler Company for ren(-
vation and upgrading of Duck Key Bridge No.3. Motion carri d
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 227-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Proby, County Attorney, discussed and advised t e
Board that there was a pending lawsuit by the Florida Keys
Citizens Coalition vs. Monroe County filed in Federal Distri t
Court in regards to the Carysfort Project.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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The County Administrator discussed Little Duck Key
Park. He advised the Board that he had received an estimate 85
from Mr. Stickney of approximately $6,000.00 for the purpos 17
of repairing the toilets and replacing the water-line. Moti n
was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commission r
Harvey to refer this item to Mr. Lewin for a recommendation
and a resolution of the problem. Motion carried unanimously
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and second d
by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the payment of $692.00 f r
the purpose of preparing hurricane shelter signs to be paid
out of Contingency Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and second d
by Commissioner Blair authorizing the expenditure of $700.00
for a survey and $100.00 for perculation test for the
Islamorada Library from the FRS monies allocated for that pu -
pose. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded y
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Commissioner Sorensen acknowledging receipt of Annual Report
of the Card Sound Road and Toll Bridge Facility as prepared b
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102 directing Mr. Lewin to schedule a resolution for adoption con
cerning increase of tolls at the bridge for a later meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board recessed for lunch at this time.
Regular Meeting Re-convened
2:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners re-convened at 2:00 P.M. Everyone present
earlier was present now. Commissioner Jerry Hernandez, Jr.,
entered and was seated at this time. At this time
Commissioner Hernandez discussed his activities in Key West
which prevented him from being at the morning session,of the
meeting concerning the visit of the Sheik Mohammed Al-Fassi
and also Muhammed Ali on a fact-finding and sight seeing trip
to Key West.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Commissioner Harvey discussed the "Save Our Coast"
Program and also the possible allocation of funds for the
purchase of Matecumbe Beach. Mr. Fred Tittle, Attorney,
representing the petitioner for the abandonment of two (2)
alleyways at Matecumbe Beach, addressed the Board. Motion wa
made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Sorensen to deny the request to abandon the two (2) alleyways
in Matecumbe Beach. Roll call vote was taken and carried una
nimously.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
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Mr. Jeff Fisher, Extension Director, introduced Mr.
John Woeste, Dean of the University of Florida Extension
Program. Mr. Woeste discussed the Extension Program. He
also discussed the Lethal Yellowing Program and the Universit
of Florida's efforts to replace the Horticulturist in Monroe
County. No action was taken.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
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Mr. Jim Lewis, Chairman of the Zoning Board,
discussed time-sharing procedures and the efforts of the
Monroe County Zoning Board to prepare and submit to the Board
an ordinance to regulate time-sharing in Monroe County.
Accordingly he requested that the Board institute a 60 day
moratorium or freeze on the approval of any time-sharing acti
vities in order to allow sufficient time for the Zoning Board
to complete their work on a proposed ordinance. After
discussion a motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen indicating that it was the consensus
of the Board that a 60-day moratorium or freeze be instituted
on the approval of any time-sharing activities in Monroe
County and to notify the Zoning Board to proceed accordingly.
Roll call vote was taken and carried with Commissioner
Sorensen voting no. Mayor Dolezal recognized Mrs. Rosemary
Bondus of Tavernier who discussed problems with time-sharing
activities in RU-1 through RU-4 areas. No action was taken.
OPENING OF BIDS
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Mr. Stickney, Road Director, and Mr. Bob Harris of
Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., addressed the Board
and advised them that it was their recommendation that they
award the bid for paving, grading and drainage improvements 0
Cross Street, Stock Island to the low bidder, Frank Keevan an
Son, Inc., in the amount of $347,230.00. Motion was made by
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Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey t
award the bid to Frank Keevan and Son, Inc., in the amount 0
$347 230.00 in accordance with the recommendations of the
Cons~lting Engineers and staff. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Commissioner Blair discussed and recommended to the
Board the execution of a contract with Mr. Alan Lessler,
Director of Building/Planning/Zoning. A motion was made by
Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
approve an employment contract with Mr. Alan Lessler, Direct r
of the Department of Building/Planning/Zoning effective toda
for a period of two (2) years at a salary of $30,200.00 for
the first year including a ten (10) percent increase at the
end of the first year and also including an allocation of
$1,000.00 for moving expenses incurred by Mr. Lessler. Roll
call vote was taken and failed with Commissioners Hernandez,
Sorensen and Chairman Dolezal voting no. Motion failed.
The Board discussed appointments to the Advertising
Commission. Mr. Lewin advised the Board that all members of
the current Advertising Commission were up for re-appointmen .
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded Chairman
Dolezal to re-appoint all the existing members of the
Adverting Commission to January 1, 1983. Roll call vote was
taken and carried unanimously.
Mr. Proby discussed an oplnlon he had issued con-
cerning the definition of a ..waterway". Commissioner
Hernandez also discussed the opinion and indicated that he
would follow up with some specific action concerning the
County's ordinance. No further action was taken.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The Board discussed a resolution from the Zoning
Board which recommended that the Board of County Commissione s
amend Section 19-197.1(g)(8) of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Commissioner Blair authorizing the County Attorn
to prepare and advertise a public hearing on an ordinance
amending Section 19-197.1(g)(8) of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board f
Appeals to hear the following:
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James and Margaret Cherepanik, requested the Board f
County Commissioners to reverse the decision of the Monroe
County Board of Adjustment in the consideration of a dimen-
sional variance of 25 feet, to build up to 25 feet of the 127
front property line and a variance of 12 feet, to build up t 13
13 feet of the rear property line, on Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
Block 11 of Coppitt Key Amended Plat, as recorded in Plat Bo k
4, page 50 and located in Section 22, Township 67, Range 26
East and being more particularly described by metes and
bounds, Big Coppitt Key, zoned BU-2. Proof of publication w s
entered into the records.
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Mr. Michael Cates, Attorney, representing Mr. and
Mrs. Cherepanik, requested a continuation of the public
hearing until the next Key West meeting due to illness of Mr
Cherepanik. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to continue the public
hearing until the next Key West meeting in accordance with t e
request of the petitioner. Motion carried unanimously.
Next the Board heard the following appeal:
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Joseph M. Garrido, requested the Board of County
Commissioners to reverse the decision of the Monroe County
Board of Adjustment in the consideration of a dimensional
variance of 15 feet, to build up to 35 feet of the front pro-
perty line and a variance of 12i feet of the rear property
line, on Lots 1 through 20, inclusive of Block 24 of Maloney
Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 1, page 55 and also
described as all of Block 24 and being more particularly
described by metes and bounds, as located in Section 26 and
35, Township 67 South, Range 25 East, Stock Island, zoned
BU-2. Proof of publication was entered into the records.
Mr. Michael Cates, Attorney, representing Mr. Joseph
Garrido, discussed their appeal and request for a decision on
the Board of County Commissioners to reverse the decision of
the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Randall Winter, Attorney, repre-
senting Faustos, Inc., owner of the property involved,
addressed the Board. Mr. Cates rebutted the statements made
by Mr. Winter. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following resolu-
tion granting the appeal and overturning the decision of the
Board of Adjustment. Roll call vote was taken and carried
with Commissioner Blair and Commissioner Sorensen voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. 228-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
This concluded the Board of Appeals Hearing.
The regular meeting re-convened with all
Commissioners present.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Randall Winter, Attorney, discussed the decision
of the August 9, 1982 meeting concerning two (2) Appeals of
Mr. Frank Gill who requested that the Board of County
Commissioners reverse the decision of the Monroe County Board
of Adjustment in the consideration of a dimensional variance
requested by Islamorada Rex, Ltd., (Resolution No. 214-1982)
and consideration of a dimensional variance requested by
Largo, Ltd. (Resolution No. 215-1982). During discussion
Commissioner Sorensen advised the Board that he was going to
recuse himself due to a possible conflict of interest on this
matter. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to re-consider their denial of
the two (2) Frank Gill appeals. Roll call vote was taken and
carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to continue the
two (2) public hearings until the next Plantation Key Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board sat as the Board of Appeals to hear the
following appeal:
Mr. Howard Hammond, requested that the Board of
County Commissioners reverse the decision of the Monroe County
Zoning Board in the consideration of a zoning change from GU
to BU-2T, on Tract "A" of the unrecorded plat of Pine Key
Acres, as located in Section 26, Township 66 South, Range 29
East, Big Pine Key. Proof of publication was entered into the
records.
Mr. Hammond was not present; nor was there anyone
present representing him. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to contine this
public hearing until the next Marathon meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Board now heard the following appeal:
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Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
requested that the Board of County Commissioners reverse the
decision of the Monroe County Board of Adjustment in the con-
sideration of a dimensional variance requested by Evelyn
Waters for a variance to the depth and square footage require
ment for a proposed rezoning to RU-l, on Lot 1, Block IIAII,
less the South 90 feet, of R & R Subdivision, as recorded in
Plat Book 3, page 112, and located in Section 9, Township 66
South, Range 32 East, Marathon, zoned BU-2. Proof of publica
tion was entered into the records.
Mr. Mario Lizaso, representative of Southern Bell
Telephone and Telegraph Company, addressed the Board con-
cerning their request to reverse the decision of the Board of
Adjustment. Mrs. Reanette Bragassa, owner of property in the
area, discussed and objected to the appeal. Ms. Wilma
Brantler also opposed the appeal. Motion was made by Chairma
Dolezal and seconded by Commissioner Blair to refer this
matter back to the Board of Adjustment. Roll call vote was
taken and failed with Commissioners Harvey, Hernandez and
Sorensen voting no. Motion failed. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Mayor Dolezal to adopt
the following resolution denying the appeal and to sustain th
action of the Board of Adjustment in the matter of the above
appeal. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 229-1982
See Res. Book No. 29 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Chairman Dolezal to refund Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph Company the $200.00 appeal fee. Motion carried wit
Commissioner Harvey and Commissioner Sorensen voting no.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to aRprove the purchase of one
mlllion dollars General Liability and Practice Insurance for
Emergency Medical Services section in the amount of $4,231.00 69
as per the proposal of Burke, Bogart and Brownell, Inc.,
Volunteer Firemen1s Insurance Services, Inc. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Blair to approve the purchase of Malpractice 69
Insurance for Community Care for Elderly Program Nurses to be
p 1 ace d wit h the Am e r i can C e n ten nial Ins u ran c e Com pan y and
Arthur Gallagher and Company in the amount of $1128.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded b
Commissioner Sorensen to approve a variance to the Flood 84
Hazard Ordinance for Card Sound Golf Club, Inc. Motion 18
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded b
Commissioner Hernandez to deny a variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance for Mr. Frank Nuccio. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to authorize the purchase of two (2) 54
Front End Loaders for the Municipal Service District not to 17
exceed $25,000.00 each. During discussion a motion was made
by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair tc
postpone this item until the next meeting. Motion carried
with Commissioner Harvey voting no.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded bj
Commissioner Sorensen to extend the meeting until 7:00 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to grant the request to close
disposal sites to the public on Mondays for a period of three
(3) months. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mike Padron, Contractor, discussed the request
for variance to the AICUZ Zone for Chester and Victoria
Makowski. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
18 seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to postpone this action
until the next meeting. Motion carried with Commissioner
Sorensen voting no.
Ms. Myra Summers, Attorney, representing the Florida
Keys Citizens Coalition, and Mr. Ed Davidson, requested a re-
13 hearing concerning the Carysfort Yacht CLub Major Development.
93 Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
127 Commissioner Blair to grant a re-hearing to Florida Keys
Citizens Coalition concerning the Carysfort Major Development.
Roll call vote was taken and failed with Commissioners
Hernandez, Sorensen and Chairman Dolezal voting no.
Next item was a request by Mr. Howard Bonebrake con-
cerning the George Cabrera Appeal. Motion was made by
13 Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen
93 to deny the request for a re-hearing by Mr. Bonebrake con-
127 cerning the Cabrera Appeal concerning a zoning change
(Resolution No. 212-1982). Roll call vote was taken and
carried with Commissioner Blair voting no.
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REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Blair discussed reimbursement for volun-
teers for fire and amublance. Motion was made by Commissioner
Blair and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez declaring an
emergency and waiving the requirments of advertising. Motion
carried unanimously. During discussion of the proposed
emergency ordinance and agreement concerning the reimbursement
of ambulance and fire volunteers a motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Mayor Dolezal to post-
pone this item until the next meeting. Roll call vote was
taken and carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Dolezal and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to postpone until the next meeting, an
item concerning the denial of permit refund to James Cauger
and leases at the Marathon Recreation Complex. Roll call
taken and carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to continue to the next meeting an item
concerning inter-County transfers. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Commissioner Harvey discussed Matecumbe Beach
program. The County Attorney advised the Board that he was in
receit of a letter from Mr. Koenig, of the Boulevard Bank,
indicating that the bank would extend the Tax Anticipation
Note currently held by that bank in the amount of
$1,500,000.00 at the interest rate of 10.48% for one year and
additionally that they would add to it an additionally
$100,000.00 if the County so desired. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Blair to
authorize the addition of the $100,000.00 to the tax anticipa-
tion note currently held by the Boulevard Bank for a period of
one (1) year at the rate 10.48% if necessary to be used as
the County's match to receive State funds for the acquisition
of the beach at Matecumbe. Roll call vote was taken and
carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Harvey briefly discussed a proposed
85 resolution and ordinance concerning the creation of a
Recreation District.
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Ms. Naomi Grazziani addressed the Board concerning
the termination of the Senior Community Service Project 106
Program and also a letter which she had received concerning 2
Unemployment Compensation. No action was taken. Motion was
made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Blair directing the County Administrator to give priority to
Ms. Grazziani, for any job opportunity which may arise in the
County's regular work force for which she may be qualified.
Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously. Motion was
made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Chairman Dolezal
to establish a priority list of all the thirty-two (32) Senior
Community Service Project participants to be used for hiring
into regular County positions as they become avialable and for
which these participants may be qualified. Roll call vote was
taken and carried unanimously.
There being no further business before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned.
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