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06/08/1981 Regular r \ 054 W * * * * * * * * * * * * Special Meeting Board of County Commissioners Monday, June 8, 1981 10:00 A.M., Admin. Bldg. Key West, Florida A special meeting of the Board of County Commissione ~ WO~ was called to order by the Chairman. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Jerry Hernandez, Jr., and Chairman George Dolezal. Also pre- sent were Danny L. Kolhage, Deputy Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; members of the Press and Radio; and interested citizens. All stood for the Invocation led by Commissioner Hernandez and remained standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. First item discussed was the Tele-Media Franchise Franchises: Television, and consideration of the final draft. Mr. Jack Spottswood, Attorney, Mr. Robert Tudek, President and Tony Swain, General Manager, Tele Media Co., of Key West, discussed the proposed Franchise Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners. After considerable discussed the proposed agreement was referre 1 to the Attorney of Tele Media, Mr. Spottswood, the County Attorney, and the Translator Committee for additional work and for the preparation of a final draft of the proposed Franchise Agreement. Next Mr. Proby discussed a request from the City of Tax Asmt. Key West for the levy of a Tourist Development Tax in the City of Key West pursuant to their Resolution No. 13-1981. During discussion the following individuals spoke in favor of the City's request: Mr. Ed Swift; Mr. Bill Smith, Key West Chambe! of Commerce; Marion Stevens; Dennis Bitner; Frank McDonald, Key West Business Guild; Virginia Panico, Key West Hotel and Motel Association; and Mr. Rick Easton, Key West Tourist Develcp- ment Association. During discussion Commissioner Blair entered and was seated. Discussion ensued. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the City of Key West's resolution to authorize the preparation of a County resolution supporting the creation of a District including the City of Key West for the purpose Districts. , Ordinance. of levying a Tourist Development Tax in accordance with the Statutes and instructing the County Attorney to prepare an appropriate ordinance to implement the City's request. Motion carried unanimously. 056 W .-." Commis- sioners. Contracts 6. Agreements. Aqueduct; Legislation Elections, Sp. & Misc. (Referendum . After disucssion of the above item Commissioner Blair requested the Chair to recognize him on a point of personal privilege and apologized for his delay in getting to the meeting which was a result of a two (2) hour delay in Air Florida's flight from Miami to Key West. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Blair to adopt the following reso1- ution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Com- missioners of Monroe County, Florida, to execute an Agreement by and between Monroe County, State of Florida and Alex Used Auto Parts and Metal, Inc., for salvage services. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 175-1981 See Res. Book No. 22 which is incorporated herein by reference Commissioner Harvey briefly discussed the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's minimum water charge and the possible increase of Documentation Stamp Tax on $100,000 real estate transactions with County Referendum and Legisla- tive approval. No action was taken. Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to postpone the balance of the agenda until June 16, 1981. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Blair Commissioner Harvey Commissioner Hernandez Chairman Dolezal No No Yes Yes Tie vote, motion failed. Motion was then made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Chairman Dolezal to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.