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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, May 19, 1981
10:00 A.M., Marathon, Florida
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., and Commissioner
Ken Sorensen. Chairman George Dolezal was ill and not present.
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Commissioner Hernandez Chaired the meeting. Also present
were Ralph W. White, Clerk; Danny 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 and recited the Lord's Prayer and the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and secon-
ded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the following items:
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
A discussion concerning the renewal of an agree-
ment with the State Attorney's Office for legal
services of Andy Tobin was withdrawn from the agenda.
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Approved admission of Gertrude Vololer to the
Monroe County Home.
Approved payment to Risk Control Associates, Inc
in the amount of $4,380.00 under the terms of their
Agreement dated January 27, 1981.
Authorized the purchase of the following fire
equipment from Saulsbury Fire Equipment Corp., in the
amount of $7,892.40.
Sugar loaf Fire Department
(1) Akron Educator Foam System Complete -
$1,940.40.
tate Atty.
ontracts &
Agreements
ty. Home
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Budgets;
Contracts
Agreement:
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Appointment
Committees
prociamatic
Applicatior
Veterans;
Disasters
Ordinance;
Zoning
Maps & Pia :;
Change Ord r;
Contracts
Agreemen ts
Ramps
Change Ord r;
Contracts
Agreements
Ramps
Funds (Fee
Grants) ;
Contracts ;;
Agreement~
Conch Key Fire Department
(1) Akron Educator Foam System Complete -
$1,940.40.
(1) Onan 4.0 KW Generator & Associated
Equipment / (2) Telescoping Lights, 500 W
$4,800.00.
(1) Installation of Onan 4.0 KW Generator -
$1,152.00.
Total $7,892.40
Appointed Mr. Dan Carter to the Monroe County
Highway Beautification Committee.
Adopted Proclamation proclaiming June 5, 1981
"Danish Day of Independence".
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Authorized submission of Grant Application with
the Department of Veterans Community Affairs, Floridc
Bureau of Disaster preparedness for the Monroe Count
Division of Disaster preparedness for renewal of
National Warning System Grant.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Authorized the County Attorney's Office to
advertise a public hearing on an ordinance providing
that the Monroe County Code be amended by adding a
section to be numbered, Section 19-197A to Chapter
19, Article ~X. Residential Districts, providing
for new zoning District RU-3N, Nursing and Convales-
cent Facilities District.
Adopted the following resolution approving plat
for record of Sunrise Cay Ocean Reef plat No. 15.as
amended.
RESOLUTION NO. 136-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference
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Adopted the following resolution repealing
Resolution No. 119-1981 and authorizing the Chairman
to execute an Agreement and Change Order by and
between Frank Keevan & Son, Inc., and the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, with
regards to the Boating Improvement Fund Project at
Tavernier, Florida.
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See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolution repealing
Resolution No. 121-1981 and authorizing the Chairman
to execute an Agreement and Change Order between
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc., and the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida with regards
to the Boating Improvement Fund project on Boca Chicc
Channels A & B.
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See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference
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Adopted the following resolution authorizing
the Chairman of the Board to execute Amendment No.1
to the Historic Preservation Grant Award Agreement
dated June 3, 1980 by and between the Department of
State of Florida, and the Board of County Commission
ers concerning the West Martello Tower Stabilization
Phase II project.
RESOLUTION NO. 139-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference
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A resolution pertaining to an Agreement with the ~ontracts &
District School Board for furnishing meals for Sr. Agreements
Citizens participating in the Older Americans Act etired Per
Title III-C, Nutrition Program was withdrawn from
the agenda.
Adopted the following resolution authorizing the ontracts &
the Chairman of the Board to execute an Amendment Agreements
to Agreement by and between the Board of County Com- ~oards Misl
missioners of Monroe County, Florida, and the Dis- '
trict School Board changing the termination date of
Agreement dated October 21, 1980.
RESOLUTION NO. 140-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Adopted the following resolution incorporating
a biological assessment into the records for ~oning
Frederick G. Pickles to place riprap below MHW along
about 115 l.f. of open water shoreline.
RESOLUTION NO. 141-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Adopted the following resolution incorporating
a biological assessment into the records for Charles
Linder to construct a seawall bulkhead along an Goning
eroded shoreline.
RESOLUTION NO. 142-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Adopted the following resolution incorporating
a biological assessment into the records for Water-
hill Associates for placement of riprap and fill
along a residential shoreline and to construct a
concrete boat ramp on the northeast corner of this
shoreline.
oning
RESOLUTION NO. 143-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Adopted the following resolutions concerning
receipt of unanticipated funds.
3udgets
RESOLUTION NO. 144-1981
RESOLUTION NO. 145-1981
RESOLUTION NO. 146-1981
RESOLUTION NO. 147-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Adopted the following resolutions transferring
funds.
Budgets;
!"unds,Transf
RESOLUTION NO. 148-1981
RESOLUTION NO. 149-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Adopted the following resolution approving
Amendment No. 1 to the Department of the Army License
No. DACAOl-3-80-2, Key West Defense Area Site, No.
KW-65 and Field Training Area Military Reservations,
Florida.
.Jegisiation;
~ivii Defen.
RESOLUTION NO. 150-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Extended Michael Cates' Agreement for Profes-
sional Services until May 31, 1981 due to pending
appeals.
~ttorneys;
rontracts &
Agreements
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
Approval of the following Warrants for May,
1981:
WAR RAN T S
General Revenue Fund, #7189-8242, in the amount of
$1,597,462.72.
General Revenue Fund, Boulevard Bank, #7, in the
amount of $20,977.50.
General Revenue Fund, Marathon Bank, #7, in
the amount of $13,590.37.
General Revenue Fund, First American Bank, #7, in
the amount of $55,695.70.
General Revenue Fund FRS, #22-26, in the amount of
$26,698.83.
BUDGETS
Supplement to the General Revenue Fund, #22-24,
in the amount of $45,801.65.
Fine & Forfeiture Fund, #48-55, in the amount of
$1,334,061.88.
Road & Bridge Fund, #40-45, in the amount of
$90,716.71.
Airport Revenue Fund, #19-23, in the amount of
$113,341.03.
Airport Operation & Maintenance Fund, #22-24, in
the amount of $14,805.97.
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Airport Development & Replacement Fund, #8-10, in
amount of $73,400.00.
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Law Library Fund, #19-21, in the amount of $7,371.20
Card Sound Bridge Revenue Fund, #29-33, in the amount
of $36,546.15.
MSD Tax District, #70-74, in the amount of
$101,829.15.
Workmens Compensation, #79-93, in the amount of
$12,212.35.
MSD Tax District #lOO-B, #21-26, in the amount of
$2,326.72.
MSD Tax District #72, #21-26, in the amount of
$26,359.17.
MSD Tax District #73, #21,22,24,25,26, in the amount
of $4,357.84.
MSD Tax District #74, #21-26, in the amount of
$3,858.44.
MSD Tax District #75, #21-26, in the amount of
$8,404.45.
MSD Tax District #76, #21-26, in the amount of
$11,700.13.
MSD Tax District #lOO-A, #21,24,25,26, in the amount
of $4,030.48.
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MSD Tax District #lOO-C, #21,23,24,25,26,27, in the
amount of $3,428.28.
MSD Tax District #lOO-H, #21-28, in the amount of
$3,603.07.
MSD Tax District 500-L, #21,24,25,26,27, in the amoun
of $838.71.
Authorized execution of Letter of Agreement by
and between the Key West International Airport, Key
West Air Traffic Control Tower, Key West Flight
Service Station, Key West Fire Department and Board
of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida.
Approved payment of the following Advertising
Bill:
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce - $1,368.00
Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Next item was the opening of bids on two (2) dump
trucks and one (1) truck with crane and three (3) stake body
dump trucks. The Clerk advised the Board that we had received
bids but that the bids were not sufficiently identified as to
which of the two items they pertain to. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
open the bids and refer them to Mr. Stickney for recommendation
During discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Blair to amend the motion to include
Mr. Aguero. Roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend
with the following results:
Commissioner Blair
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Sorensen
Chairman pro tern Hernandez
Yes
Yes
No
No
Tie vote, motion failed. Roll call vote was then taken on the
original motion with the following results:
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Commissioner Blair
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Sorensen
Chairman pro tern Hernandez
No
No
Yes
Yes
Tie vote, motion failed. Motion was then made by Chairman pro
tern Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to open
the bids.
Motion carried unanimously.
The following bids were Sids & Prop;
Mach & Equip
opened on the three (3) stake body dump trucks:
Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury
1618 Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, Florida 33040
$21,638.38 per unit
Alternate bid:
$20,750.30 per unit
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Agreements
'\irport;
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udgets;
dvertising
Sids & Prop;
l1ach & Equi I
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Transtat Equip. Inc.
P. O. Box 13921
Orlando, Florida 32809 $19,751.00 per unit
Rechtien Internat'l Trucks, Inc.
7227 N.W. 74th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33166 $23,362.68 per unit
Aldo Ford, Inc.
9000 N.W. 7th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33150 $19,416.00 per unit
Motion was made by Chairman pro tern Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to refer the bids to the Pollution Control
Committees; Department, Legal Department and a committee consisting of
Bids & Prop
Commissioners Harvey and Sorensen. During discussion Com-
missioner Sorensen asked that his name be withdrawn from the
motion. Motion was so amended. Roll call vote was then taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Blair
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Sorensen
Chairman pro tern Hernandez
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for instal-
lation and repair of Daybeacons in Kemp Channel, Summerland
Ramps;
Bids & Prop Key, Monroe County, Florida. Proof of publication was entered
into the records. Motion was made by Chairman pro tern
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to open the
bids. Motion carried unanimously. The following bids were
received:
Unlimited Construction
Rt #2, Box 420B
Summerland Key, Florida 33042
$14,475.00
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
2nd Street, Stock Island
Key West, Florida 33040
$13,327.00
McCain Sales of Florida, Inc.
2912 Orange Avenue
Ft. Pierce, Florida 33450
No bid
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Com-
missioner Harvey to refer the bids to the County Administrator
and appropriate County staff for a report back to the Board.
Commissioner Sorensen was absent during discussion of this
motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bids & Prop
Next was the opening of sealed bids for the Key West
Martello Tower Stabilization Phase II Project, Key West, Florid.
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Proof of publication was entered into the records. The Clerk
advised that there were no bids on the table. This item was
referred to Mr. Lewin for a report back in two (2) weeks.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by
Chairman pro tern Hernandez to table discussion on the proposed
Ordinance;
Zoning
amendment to the Lobster Trap Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to continue the public hearing on the
Road,Discon
proposed abandonment of Sandy Avenue, in Sea-Air Estates on
Vaca Key, Monroe County, Florida. During discussion Com-
missioner Sorensen withdrew his motion. The motion then died
for lack of a second. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to continue the
public hearing to the next Marathon meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Sheriff William A. Freeman, Jr., discussed his request
for additional funds for improvements to the Jail and to cover Jail;
Sheriff;
projected deficits in his operational Budget for fiscal year Budget
1980-81. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to allocate the sum of $55,000.00 for
immediate repairs to the Jail facilities and an additional
sum of $220,000.00 to cover the projected shortfall in the
Sheriff's Operating Budget for fiscal year 1980-81 payable in
three (3) payments in accordance with the applicable Florida
Statutes. During discussion a motion was made by Commissioner
Blair to divide the motion and deal with the two (2) issues
separately. Motion died for lack of a second. Roll call vote
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was taken on the original motion with the following results:
Commissioner Blair
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Sorensen
Chairman pro tern Hernandez
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
~otion was made by Commissioner Blair to agree to funding the
otal of $181,933.00 for 19 additional personnel at the main
ail facility. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion was Budgets;
Sheriff;
ade by Commissioner Blair to allocate the sum of $34,000.00 for uail
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Jail;
State Agenc
Cty. Engr.;
Zoning
Lease, Cty.
Property
five (5) additional positions at the stock Island Jail facilit
subject to the approval of the state Division of Corrections
to increase the capacity at that site to 14/15 prisoners.
Motion died for lack of a second.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Board briefly discussed an order issued by the
Building Official concerning certification by Registered
Engineer of proper elevation on new construction before the
issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. This item was withdrawn
from the agenda.
A representative of the Greater Marathon Chamber
of Commerce discussed their lease of property with the County
at Marathon and proposed improvements to be placed on that
property. They requested a 99 year extension to the existing
lease. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Com
missioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair to recom
mend the extension of the lease for 35 years and refer to Mr.
Lewin, legal staff and representatives of the Marathon Chamber
of Commerce to prepare a proposed lease, review all existing
leases concerning the property and make a report to the Board
at the next regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Mr. George Butler from the Marathon Chamber of
Airport; Commerce discussed and requested a postponement until June 2,
Contracts [;
Agreement~ 1981 on an item concerning an Agreement with Air Florida, Inc.,
Airport
for the leaseing of premises, facilities, rights, licenses,
services and privileges at the Marathon Airport. Motion was
made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
to postpone said item until June 2, 1981. Motion carried
unanimously.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Hernandez discussed continuing problems
with Air Florida and many complaints that he had received from
the general public. Mr. Larry Herndon of Air Florida addressed
the Board and discussed some of the areas concerned raised
by Commissioner Hernandez and indicated that they would work
very hard to eleviate these problems in the future.
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The Board recessed for lunch at this time.
District 2, Board of Governors
2:15 P.M., May 19, 1981
A meeting of the Board of Governors, District 2,
was held on the above date. Present and answering to roll call
were Commissioner Feiner, Commissioner Harvey and Chairman pro
tern Hernandez. Also present were Mr. White, Clerk; Mr. Kolhage
Deputy Clerk; Mr. Lewin, County Administrator; Mr. Proby,
County Attorney; Mr. Aguero, MSD Manager; members of the Press
and Radio; and general public.
Commissioner Feiner discussed the request to purchase
capital outlay equipment. He indicated that he had some
questions to ask before he would vote on this issue and since
Districts;
Mach & Equi]
Mr. Reggie Paros, EMS Coordinator, was not present that we
should adjourn the meeting until his arrival. Motion was made
by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Feiner
to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Meeting Re-convened
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The regular meeting re-convened with everone present
except Chairman George Dolezal.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded
by Commissioner Blair to adopt the following resolution authori -
ing execution of Contract by and between the Area Agency on
Aging for Dade & Monroe Counties, United Way of Dade County,
Inc., and Monroe County concerning the Nutrition Program for
"'ontracts &
Agreements,
Retired Pen
Senior Citizens. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 151-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARD MEMBERS
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Commissioner Harvey discussed Air Florida and the
difficulty that they have had in obtaining a gate at Miami
!\irport
International Airport. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey
and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen directing the Attorney
to prepare a resolution and bring back to the Board directed to
the Dade County Airport Commission requesting that Air Florida
be provided with a gate to facilitate their passengers. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Zoning
Television;
Suits
Franchises
Contracts
& Agreemen
Television
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Mr. Lewin discussed the expiration of a Moratorium
imposed on lands in the vacinity of Boca Chica Naval Air
Station. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to extend the Moratorium from its
expiration date of May 27, 1981 to June 2, 1981 at which time
additional information would be presented to the Board by the
Navy. During discussion Mr. Bob Young of the Naval Air ~
Station, Boca Chica, discussed the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Mr. proby, County Attorney, discussed the status of
the Translator Suit and the permit application process with
FCC. No action was taken.
Mr. proby advised the Board of the progress of
negotiations on a franchise agreement between the committee
and Tele Media Co. Mr. Proby advised that ~ele Media has made
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an offer of an amended franchise agreement. Mr. Proby also
read into the records a summary of comments from Mr. Dick
Akers, a member of the committee, who held views opposed to
that of the other members of the committee. These comments
were placed into the hands of the Clerk to the Board. Mr.
Akers discussed the proposals by Tele Media with the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Com-
missioner Harvey to place the item concerning the offer of Tele
Media on a franchise agreement on the June 2, 1981 agenda and
to obtain an opinion from our Washington Counsel as to
exactly what would be required by FCC to demonstrate the County s
financial ability and to continue in effect the existing
translator permits. Also directing that the Board Members
receive a draft of the proposed franchise agreement sufficientl
in advance of the meeting of June 2, 1981 to allow for proper
study of the Board Members. The motion further directs Mr.
Lewin to pursue the possibility of generating private enterpris
interest with other cable companies. Commissioner Blair amende
the motion to provide specific indication to our Washington
Counsel that the County is willing and able to finance the
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project. After discussion the amendment was withdrawn. During
discussion of the motion, ~tr. Jack Chatham, Summerland Key
Civic Association, discussed the Translator issue. Roll call
vote was taken on the original motion and carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commis-
sioner Blair to adopt the following resolution to FCC authoriz-
ing the Chairman to execute same indicating that Monroe County
is capable of funding the Translator Project and willing to do
so subject to Referendum if necessary and directing the County
Attorney to forward a copy of said resolution to our Washington
Counsel. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 152-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following resolution incor- Zoning
porating a biological assessment into the records for Key Haven
Associated Enterprises, Inc., concerning a dredge and fill
permit. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 153-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Board discussed the Lease with the University of
take the necessary steps to cancel the Lease due to default by
the University of Miami. Motion carried with Commissioner Blai
voting no.
Chairman Dolezal was to discuss the Industrial
~ty. Home
Development for Nursing Homes. This item was withdrawn.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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Commissioner Sorensen discussed a request by the
Industrial Revenue Bond Authority for an allocation of $1,000.0
for operational expenses. Motion carried unanimously. After
Sands, Misc.
Budgets
discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and secon
ded by Commissioner' Blair directing that the $1,000.00 be pro-
vided by the applicants and not the county. After discussion
between the Board and legal staff the motion was withdrawn.
MOtion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Com-
missioner Harvey to allocate the sum of $1,000.00 to the
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Industrial Revenue Bond Authority to be refunded within \0 daYE
of the first draw and subject to the approval of the County
Attorney's Office and the Clerk's Office. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting recessed in order to continue the Board
of Governors District 2 meeting.
Board of Governors, District 2
The District 2 Board of Governors meeting re-convenec
with Commissioners Feiner, Harvey and Chairman pro tern
Hernandez present along with the County staff.
Mr. paros explained and answered questions concerninc
a request to purchase equipment in Special Tax District 2.
Districts;
Hach & Equ J~fter discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Feiner
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the request for
the following capital outlay equipment:
Fishermen's Hospital District 2
One (1) 4-Channel Portable Radio with assessories,
from General Electric (State Contract Price - $792.0(1.
Funds were appropriated for this item in current
District 2 Budget for FY 1980-81
Marathon Fire Department
Firefighter's Equipment Company:
(1) Hurst Tool Hand Pump @ $533.00
(1) Hurst Tool Model "0" Cutters @
$1485.55
Marathon Auto Supply:
Marquette Gas Weld Set with Tank Cart
@ $253.50
Davis Sales & Extinguisher Service
(1) Speedaire Portable Air Compressor
@ $314.47
Grainger's
(1) Binks Model 62 Spray Gun with
drip-proof cup @ $151.08
(1) Daytona Wet/Dry Vacuum with Cart
and assessories @ $485.00
Motorola Communications
Motorola Weather Alert Radio
Biscayne Fire Equipment Co.
(1) Elkhard 1~1I Cellar Nozzle @ $204.00
(1) Akron Master Nozzle @ $371.00
(4) Akron 1720P l~" Nozzles @ $239.00
(1) Akron Ladder Pipe @ $944.00
(1) Hale Submersible Pump @ $875.00
(2) Hannay Coard Reels @ $320.00
(1) McCulloch Pro Mac Chain Saw @
TOTAL
$
533.00
1,485.55
253.50
314.47
151.08
485.00
250.00
204.00
371.00
952.00
944.00
875.00
640.00
$49.00 490.00
$16,102.60
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was
adjourned.
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Regular Meeting Re-convened
Tbe regular meeting re-convened with everyone present
except Chairman Dolezal.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded
by Chairman pro tern Hernandez to adopt the following resolution
Bond Indebt
authorizing the Chairman to execute an Agreement by and between
Contracts &
Monroe County and William R. Hough and Co., relative to the Agreements
Budgets
election by Monroe County to offer at public sale $2,000,000
Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1981. Motion carried with
Commissioner Blair voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. 154-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference.
The meeting was recessed in order to hold a Board of
Appeals Hearing.
Board of Appeals Hearing
4:00 P.M., May 19, 1981
The Board of County Commissioners sitting as the
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Board of Appeals convened on May 19, 1981 at 4:00 P.M. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissioner Curt Blair, Com-
missioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Ken Sorensen and
Chairman pro tern Jerry Hernandez, Jr. Also present were Mr.
White, Clerk; Mr. Proby, County Attorney; Mr. Lewin, County
Administrator; Mr. Weinkam, Zoning Director; members of the
Press, Radio, and general public.
The item under consideration was a request by Outdoor
Resorts at Long Key, Inc., to reverse the decision of the Monro
County Zoning Board in their denial of a requested zoning
Zoningi
change from RU-l to BU-2U, on Lot 9 of Long Key Ocean-Bay Colon Board of
Appeals
as recorded in Plat Book 3, page 130, and located in Section 7,
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Township 65 South, Range 35 East, Long Key. Proof of publica-
tion was entered into the records.
Mr. Buck DeVane, Attorney representing the appellants
Out~oor Resorts at Long Key, Inc., discussed the appeal.
Mr.
Zoningif
Board 0
Joe Miklas, Attorney representing Long Key Townhouse AssociatiOI , Appeals
opposed the request of the appellants. Ms. Carol Savarese, an
owner of property adjacent to the property in question opposed.
Mr. Paul Ryder, property owner also opposed. Motion was made b~
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Zoning;
Lease, Cty
Property;
Advertisinc
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair to
adopt the following resolution denying the appeal and upholdinc
the decision of the Zoning Board. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 155-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and secondec
by Chairman pro tern Hernandez directing the County Administrate ~
to enter into negotiations with Outdoor Resorts for a proposed
lease of County-owned property adjacent to the property in
question for a reasonable length of time, tieing rental fee
to increase in the CPI requireing necessary insurance coverage,
providing for releases against any future litigation and also
providing that the property not be accessable from U. S. High-
way 1 and to proceed with advertisement if necessary and report
back to the Board for its final approval. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board of Appeals Hearing adjourned and regular
meeting re-convened with everyone present except Chairman
Dolezal.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Lewin discussed the possible transfer of certain
CETA employees to regular County employment.
After discussion
CETA Employ
Cty. Employ
Budget ; a motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Com-
missioner Harvey to fund 17 positions on a temporary basis for
the remainder of the fiscal year subject to review at Budget
time for a determination as to the necessity for maintaining
the positions on a permanent basis. Commissioner Sorensen
raised to a point of order objecting to the motion. The
Chairman ruled the motion out of order and the agenda item
out of order.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator discussed the Budget proces~
Salaries & and requested some direction from the Board concerning cost of
Fees;
Cq. Employ ; living and/or merit increases for County employees. Commission
Budgets
er Sorensen indicated that the Department Heads should strive
to present a Budget representing a 5 percent reduction under
the current fiscal year. Commissioner Harvey indicated that
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she was in favor of a 12 percent increase in salaries and wages
Commissioner Blair indicated that it was his desire to continue
to provide the services that are currently being provided with
increases similar to those approved in fiscal year 1980-81.
Commissioner Hernandez indicated that it was his opinion that
the County Administrator should make whatever recommendations
hf felt were necessary. Mr. Lewin then discussed the possible
re-location of the permanent headquarters of Monroe County
Division of Disaster Preparedness to space either in the Chambe
Building at Marathon or School Board Building in Key West.
The Board referred this item back to Mr. Lewin and the Director
of Division of Disaster Preparedness. Motion was made by Com-
missioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen request-
ing a progress report from Mr. Miller, Director of Disaster
Preparedness, by.the next meeting on June 2, 1981. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
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by Commissioner Sorensen to authorize the Municipal Service
District to purchase one (1) Wheel Loader. During discussion
Commissioner Sorensen withdrew his motion. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Blair. Roll call vote was taken and
carried with Commissioner Sorensen voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the County Attorney's
Office to advertise and call for bids for two (2) I-ton trucks
for the Municipal Service District. Motion carried with Chair-
man pro tern Hernandez voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to authorize payment of Invoice No. 12
to R. W. Taylor Steel Company in the amount of $325,900.00.
Motion carried with Chairman pro tern Hernandez voting no.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Blair to rescind Resolution No. 61-1981 and
instructing the County Attorney to prepare a revised resolution
and bring it back to the Board for action. Motion carried
unanimously.
Disasters
Districts;
~ach & Equif
)istricts;
1ach & Equir
udgets
~emorials &
Resolutions
by Commissioner Sorensen to approve the transfer of money from
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and secondecbd
pu gets;
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Contingency to the appropriate account for payment to Charles
McCoy, Architect, for the Library addition in Marathon in the
Bond Indebt amount of $15,398.30. During discussion a motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
amend the motion to add upon completion of the Bond Issue.
During discussion the motion to amend was withdrawn. Roll call
vote was taken on the original motion and carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to appropriate the sum of $1600.00 to
Budgetsi
Committees
the Fine Arts Council from contingency subject to the approval
of the County Attorney. During discussion Commissioner Blair
amended the motion to read $1,000.00.
(Commissioner Sorensen
was absent during discussion of this item). Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Blair and the County Attorney Mr. proby
discussed the status of the Airport Lounge. Motion was made
Airporti
State Agenc iby Commissioner Blair instructing the County Attorney to
Contracts &
Agreements request an Attorney General's Opinion on the validity of the
Suits
Settlement Agreement between Monroe County and Mr. David Dill
concerning the Airport Lounge. During discussion the motion
was withdrawn. The County Attorney advised the Board that
in his opinion Mr. Dill was in default of the terms of the
Settlement Agreement. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Blair and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen instructing the
County Attorney to research the situation and proceed with
whatever action is necessary to remove the County from the
Lease and Settlement Agreement with Mr. Dill concerning the
Airport Lounge. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Blair
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Sorensen
Chairman pro tern Hernandez
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Motion carried.
Commissioner Blair discussed the situation concern-
ing the security guards at the Key West International Airport.
No action was taken.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen authorizing the County to seek an
opinion from the Attorney General on whether it is legal for
three (3) Commissioners to make the decision concerning the
redistricting of the other two (2) Commissioners.
(Commissione
Blair was not present during discussion of this item). Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hernandez discussed the Lower Keys
Recreation Funds. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to allocate the sum of
$1955.00 to support the Girls Baseball League from Funds
budgeted for the Lower Keys Recreation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Blair discussed a letter from the
Districts;
Commission,
State Agen(
Budgets;
Recreation
Democratic Executive Committee concerning gun control. Motion Reports,Off
was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to refer the letter to the County Attorney for investiga
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tion and report back to the Board. MOtion carried with Com-
missioner Sorensen voting no.
Commissioner Sorensen was to discuss the reorganiza-
tion of the Planning/Building/Zoning Department. This item
was postponed until June 2, 1981.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The County Attorney made a report to the Board con-
cerning the case of A. J. McClung vs. Monroe County and the
South Florida Employment and Training Consortium and advised
that a decision had been rendered by an Administrative Law
Judge. Mr. Proby advised the Board that the Secretary of Labor
could within 30 days from the date of the Order over-rule the
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decision and that his office had filed an objection to the
Order of the Administrative Law Judge with the Secretary of
the Department of Labor. He advised that if the Secretary of
Labor sustained the decision of the Administrative Law Judge
there would be a 60 day period to file an appeal with the Fifth
District Court of Appeals. The Board agreed that the County
Attorney should proceed with the appeal if and when same should
be necessary.
Zoning
State Agenc:
Judges
Legislation
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Cty. Emplo
Attorneys
Budgets;
Districts
Suits;
Contracts
Agreement
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the County Attorney to employ E. Nelson Read and
W. Randall Winter. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 156-1981
See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference
The following items were carried over until the
June 2, 1981 meeting:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. Budget transfers - MSD.
9. MSD Assistant Manager position.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
19. Request authority for the County Attorney to
file condemnation suit in re: MSD.
21. Rental car for County Attorney.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
2. Application of Rachel Mitchell for Occupational
License for a clairvoyant - Fortune Teller
pursuant to Section 205.341, Florida Statutes.
There being no further business before the Board the
meeting was declared adjourned.