07/14/1981 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, July 14, 1981
IO:OO A.M., Key West, Florida
A regular meeting of the Board of County Com-
missioners was held on the above date. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Curt Blair, Commissioner
Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Jerry Hernandez, Jr., and
Chairman George Dolezal. Commissioner Ken Sorensen was absent
Also present were Ralph W. White, Clerk; Danny Kolhage, Deputy
Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County
Administrator; members of the County staff, Consulting
Engineering Firm, Press, Radio, and general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of AllegiancE
to the Flag.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance
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Ordinance~
providing that the Code of Ordinances be amended by adding a
section to be numbered, Section 19-197A to Chapter 19, Article
IX, Nursing Homes. Proof of publication was entered into the
records. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and secon-
ded by Commissioner Blair to read the ordinance by title only
if there was no objection from the public. Motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Lawrence Gomez, a resident of the City of
Key West raised a question regarding the location of the
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Approved permit for addition to existing build-
ing at Gulfstream Village for Bill Ussery Motors,
Inc.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARD MEMBERS
Approved travel for Commissioner Blair to Dade
County for June meeting of the South Florida
Regional Planning Council.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Authorized the County Attorney's Office to
advertise a public hearing for abandoning of a
roadway in Tavernier Cove Subdivision.
Adopted the following resolution requesting
the Department of Transportation State of Florida
to perform bridge inspections at the earliest
possible date.
RESOLUTION NO. 201-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolution authorizing
the Chairman of the Board DO execute an Agreement
by and betwenWilliam Merchant and Monroe County,
Florida in regards to West Martello Stabilization
Phase II Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 202-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Authorized the County Attorney's Office to
advertise and call for bids for the Library
Bookmobile.
Adopted the following resolution rescinding
Resolution No. 177-1979 abolishing the Old Tourist
Development Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 203-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
Approved the Minutes for June, 1981.
Approved the following Warrants for June and
July, 1981:
WAR RAN T S
General Revenue Fund, #8570-9985, in the
amount of $2,490,848.28.
General Revenue Fund FRS, #32-35, in the
amount of $89,805.74.
Supplement to the General Revenue Fund, #27-30,
in the amount of $45,377.75.
Fine & Forfeiture Fund, #65-75, in the amount
of $531,202.51.
Road & Bridge Fund, #56-60, in the amount of
$234,389.80.
Airport Revenue Fund, #26-30, in the amount of
$2,136.08.
Airport Operation & Maintenance Fund, #28-37,
in the amount of $27,273.62.
Airport Development & Replacement Fund, #13-14,
in the amount of $88,799.01.
Law Library Fund, #25-26, in the amount of
$1,992.70.
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
Trave;
Commission-
ers.
Road,
abolishment
State
Agency;
Bridges,
etc.
Contracts 0
Agreements;
Funds (Fed.
Grants).
Library;
Bids &
Proposals.
Tax Asmt.;
Boards,
misc.
Commission-
ers.
Budgets.
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Advertisin
Budget.
Budget;
T.V. Trans
Ordinance;
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
Airport.
School;
Library.
Card Sound Bridge Revenue Fund, #39-41, in
the amount of $14,495.16.
MSD Tax District, #96-99, in the amount of
$459,230.93.
Workmens Compensation, #103-118, in the amount
of $13,059.72.
Approved payment of the Advertising Bills as
follows:
Stewart Newman & Associates
Public Relations Fees
Production & Expenses
Media
TOTAL
$ 1,750.00
4,249.19
8,105.57
$14,104.76
Upper Keys Chamber of Commerce
postage $ 289.60
Approved payment to Mullin, Connor & Rhyne,
P.C., in the amount of $19.62.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance
providing that the Code of Ordinances be amended by revising
Chapter 12, Occupational License Tax. Proof of publication
was entered into the records. Motion was made by Commissioner
Blair and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to read the ordinanc~
by title only if there was no objection from the public.
Motion carried unanimously. No one in the audience spoke for
or against the proposed ordinance. Motion was made by Com-
missioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to
continue the public hearing until July 28, 1981 in Plantation
Key. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Next item was a resolution establishing rules
and regulations at the Marathon Airport facility. Motion
was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissione
Harvey to postpone the item until July 28, 1981 and instruct-
ing the Airport Director to be present to explain the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The County Administrator gave his report and
discussed the following items:
He advised the Board that the property in
Matecumbe where the Library is located and the
property across the street where the monument is
located are owned by the District School Board
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and they are willing to transfer the properties
to the County. Mr. Lewin is to check further on
this matter and report back to the Board at the
next meeting and the County Attorney is to have a
resolution for approval.
Mr. Lewin advised the Board that he had been
officially notified by HRS of the termination of
Dr. Jonathan Berall, Health Director, Monroe County.
He advised the Board that he had received a
letter of resignation from Mr. Bernard Shattner,
Resident Engineer, effective August I, 1981.
He announced that he had received confirmation
from the state Division of Disaster Preparedness
concerning approval of the qualifications of Billy
Wagner as Director of Division of Disaster Prepared-
ness. Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the follow-
ing resolution establishing Mr. Wagner as permanent
Director of Division of Disaster Preparedness ef-
fective immediately at an annual salary of $18,OOO.O .
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 204-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Public
Health;
State
Agency;
Co. Empl.
Co. Empl.;
Co. Eng.
Co. Empl.,
Civil
Defense.
The Board then discussed the County Administrator's Co. Admin.;
Contracts 6
Contract. Commissioner Hernandez objected to discussion of Agreements.
the item since there was not a full Board present. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez to postpone this item until a
full Board is present. No second was received to the motion.
Motion failed. Commissioner Hernandez again stressed that he
felt that the Board should wait until Budget time for a full
Board to make a decision on this item. The Chair ruled that
the item was properly before the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Blair to
move adoption of the execution of the County Administrator's
Contract. During discussion Commissioner Hernandez made a
motion requesting the Clerk to research the Minutes of the
previous Board Meeting for the exact language of the motion
and postponing this item until that time. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Harvey and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
in Matecumbe Beach Subdivision. Proof of publication was
A public hearing was held for abandonment of roadway Rd. Abolish
ments.
entered into the records. Mr. Lewin advised the Board that thE
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Appraisal.
Rd. Abolis -
menta
Appraisal.
State
Agency;
Parks;
Recrea-
tion.
county's appraiser had appriased the property at $13,500.00
and the applicants appraiser at $18,000.00. Mr. Fred Tittle,
Attorney, representing Mr. md Mrs. Jack Davis, applicants and
owners of the property, addressed the Board. T:;e following
members of the audience who are residents of the area spoke
in opposition of the road abandonment: Bernard Russell, Pas-
tor Guy Weatherly and Mr. John Cooper. Motion was made by
Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Blair to
appoint a committee of staff to include the County Adminis-
trator, County Attorney, Zoning Director and Mr. William
Westray requesting them to approach the State of Florida for
the purchase of the beach area for the people of Monroe County
and the Davis' could be reimbursed under this plan. Com-
missioner Hernandez offered an amendment to include the
beach property up to the Moring Property. The amendment
was accepted by the makers of the motion. Mr. William Westray
spoke regarding the grant with the Department of Natural
Resources. Roll call vote was taken and carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to continue the public hearing until
July 28, 1981. Motion carried unanimously.
A public hearing was held for the abandonment of
a roadway in Sunset Waterways Subdivision. Proof of publica-
tion was entered into the records. Mr. Fred Tittle, Attorney
represented Mr. George Eger. The Administrator advised the
Board of the appraisals. The County's appraiser had appraisec
the property at $2500.00 and the applicants appraiser at
$3000.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to postpone the public hearing until
July 28, 1981. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Hernandez discussed and introduced a
resolution requesting the Department of Natural Resources
and the Cabinet to utilize, preserve and obtain for the
people of the State of Florida, a portion of Windley Key as
a public state park. He introduced Ms. Allison Ferrar, Ad
Hoc Committee Member To Save the Quarry, who addressed the
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Board. The Zoning Director recommended that the item be post-
poned until after the July 27, 1981 Zoning Board Meeting.
After lengthy discussion a motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt said
resolution. Motion carried with Chairman Dolezal voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. 20S-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The Board heard from Mr. Joe Wise, Vice President
Bonded
Indebted-
of William Hough and Co., the County's Fiscal Agent and
ness;
Michael Cates, Bond Counsel, concerning the $1,910,OOO.OO
Monroe County, Florida Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1981.
The Clerk addressed the Board and recommended designating the
Florida First National Bank of Miami as Paying Agent. Motion
was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to adopt the following resolution fixing the date,
maturity schedule and redemption provision for $1,910,OOO.OO
Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1981, of Monroe County,
Florida; authorizing the sale of such bonds at public sale;
authorizing the preparation of the Official Statement for
the bonds; cancelling authorization for the issuance of the
balance of the bonds; and providing an effective date. Roll
call vote was taken and carried with Commissioner Blair voting
no.
RESOLUTION NO. 206-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Motion was then made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Chairman Dolezal to designate the Florida First National Bank
Bonded
Indebted-
ness.
of Miami as the Paying Agent on this issue. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting was recessed for lunch.
Meeting Re-convened 2:IS P.M.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting was
re-convened at 2:IS P.M. Everyone present earlier was present
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to approve the following items:
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Maps & PIa s.
Maps & PIa s.
Airport;
Franchises
Bids &
Proposals.
Adopted the following resolution approving
plat for record of "Key Largo North".
RESOLUTION NO. 199-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by referenCE
Adopted the following resolution vacating a
portion of Plat known as "Harbor Course Section
Three Ocean Reef Plat No. 13".
RESOLUTION NO. 200-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by referencE
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Michael Cates, Attorney, representing Old Town
Trolley, addressed the Board with a request that they be
allowed to pick up tour groups at the Key West International
Airport. John Bigler, Attorney, representing Five Sixes Cab
Company, addressed the Board raising objection to this
proposal. Mr. Daniel Boza, President of Five Sixes also
addressed the Board. Mr. Bill Smith, President of the Key
West Chamber of Commerce spoke in favor of the Old Town
Trolley's proposal. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey
and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to refer this matter
to staff consisting of the County Administrator, County
Attorney and Airport Manager to meet with the two (2) Attorney
representing both sides and the Chamber of Commerce and
report back to the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Harvey instructing the
County Attorney to negotiate a new franchise with Five Sixes
Cab Company. During discussion Commissioner Harvey withdrew
her motion. Motion was then made by Commissioner Blair and
Lease, seconded by Chairman Dolezal to extend the lease with Five
Co. proper
ty. Sixes Cab Company for an additional 30 days. ~10tion carried
County
Adminis-
trator;
Contracts~
Agreement~
unanimously.
The Board resumed discussion on the proposed County
Administrator's Contract and reviewed the Minutes of the June
1981 Meeting when previous action was taken. Motion was made
by Commissioner Hernandez to amend the Administrator's
Contract to be for one year instead of 2 years. No second
was received to this motion. Motion died for lack of a
second. Motion was then made by Commissioner Hernaneez to
amend the motion to allow for advertising of the position.
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No second was received. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Hernandez instructing
the County Attorney to draw up an ordinance and advertise for
a public hearing on the County Administrator position in order
to get public input. No second was received. Motion died for
lack of a second. Roll call vote was then taken on the
original motion which. was to adopt the following resolution
by and between the Board of County Commissioners and Kermit
Lewin authorizing the Chairman to execute an Employment Agree-
ment with Mr. Lewin as County Administrator. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Blair
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Chairman Dolezal
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
RESOLUTION NO. 207-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Board reconsidered action on a resolution con-
Airport.
cerning the Marathon Airport facility. Mr. Art Skelly, Airpor
Manager, was now present and briefly described the purpose of
the resolution. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Chairman Dolezal to adopt the following resolution
pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 332.08 establishing Rules
and Regulations at the Marathon Airport facility, Monroe Count,
Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 208-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Commissioner Hernandez left the meeting during
discussion of the following item.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Board discussed the installation of screens Jails;
Budget;
on the 2nd Floor of the Monroe County Jail. The Administrator Bldgs. &
Grounds.
advised the Board that the Sheriff had authorized the expen-
diture without prior approval by the Board. Motion was made
by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
to allocate $1500.00 from the Sheriff's Contingency Fund for
the purpose of paying the bill. Motion carried unanimously.
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Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
Licenses &
Permits;
Zoning.
Parks;
Recreation
Budget.
Contracts
Agreements
Zoning;
Licenses ~
Permits.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following resolution
incorporating a biological assessment into the records for
Scharf Land Development for excavation permit at Geiger Key.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 209-l981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to postpone action on an AICUZ variance
request because Commissioner Hernandez had temporarily left
the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the raising of entrance fees
at Harry Harris Park. Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to increase the entrance
fees from fifty cents to one dollar. During discussion it
was noted that the fees were set by ordinance. Motion was
then made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to postpone this item and refer to staff for clarifica-
tion and a report back within 30 days. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board again heard from Mr. Joe Wise of William
Hough and Co., regarding a sub-contract. No action was
taken.
Commissioner Hernandez returned to the meeting at
this time.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Blair to approve a variance for Roderick
Karcher and Danny Karcher to construct a duplex on Lot 2,
Block 6 of porpoise Point Section 4, as recorded in plat Book
5, page 118 and located in Section 22, Township 67 South,
Range 26 East, zoned RU-4 in AICUZ Zone 2A. Motion carried
unanimously.
Co. Fire ~ Mr. Paros, EMS Coordinator, discussed a request
Amb. Corp~
District; from the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department to go to
Machinery
Equipment. Referendum in MSTD No. 6 for the purpose of approving the
Elections
Sp. & Mise purchase of one (1) Quick Attack Rescue Pumper and from the
(Referendt ~).
Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department to go to Referendum in
MSTD No. 5 for the purpose of approving an addition to their
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fire station. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Blair authorizing the Consulting
Engineers to give a cost estimate for providing plans and
specifications for various additions to the firehouse in
District 5 and equipment in District 6. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Chairman Dolezal to reappoint the Advertising Commission
to serve for one (1) year term. During discussion a motion
was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissione
Harvey to postpone action on this item until July 28, 1981.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Com-
missioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Blair to continu
the appointments of the current Advertising Board Members
until July 28, 1981: Rick Easton, Alan Merrill, Dr. Frank
Bervaldi, Margo Golan, Tom Sawyer, Frank Romano, Edison
Archer, Greg Gobel, Gary Edelson and Earl Lindback. Motion
carried unanimously.
The County Attorney along with the County Adminis-
trator reported on the Boot Key Harbor and the status of the
project. No action was taken.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to authorize contribution to
the Key West Senior Baseball League out of the Board's
Advertising Fund at the same level of funding as last year.
Motion carried unanimously.
County
Engineer.
Advertisinl
Appoint-
ments.
Inland
Waterways.
Advertisinl
Budget;
Recrea-
tion.
Commissioner Harvey discussed removal of marijuana Sheriff;
Federal
in trucks guarded by Sheriff's Deputies at Fleming and White- Agency.
head Streets. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Blair instructing the County Attorney
to prepare a resolution to be forwarded to Congress regarding
the marijuana cases. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey to request
that the media give out as little information as possible
concerning robbery victims. During discussion Commissioner
Attorney.
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T. V.
Translator
Contracts~
AgreementE
Licenses ~
Permits.
Budget;
Boards,
Misc.
Airport;
Bldgs. &
Grounds.
Bids &
Proposals
Harvey withdrew his motion and the County Attorney was
instructed to study the statutes pertaining to this matter
and report back to the Board.
Commissioner Blair discussed the County translator
issue. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey instructing the County Attorney to
review the proposal from W. J. Kessler Associates and prepare
the necessary communications that will effectively terminate
the agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Also a motion
was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to adopt the following re~olution concerning construc-
tion permits for TV Broadcast Translator Stations to further
the County's case in Federal Court. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 210-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by referencE.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey authorizing the transfer of $8,500.00
originally allocated to HSA to the Translator Board and the
County Administrator was authorized to make the necessary
changes as follows:
Advertising
Postage & Mailing
Printing & Reproduction
Telephone
Travel & Per Diem for
Consultation
Secretarial Services
Legal Services
TOTAL
$1,000.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,500.00
500.00
1,500.00
$8,500.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Blair discussed guidelines for the
Airport Lounge. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey instructing staff consisting
of the Public Works Director, County Attorney and the County
Administrator to develope specifications for the entire
renovation of the shell of the Airport Lounge and to seek
sealed porposals. Roll call vote was taken and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Harvey discussed the discontinued use
of the City Hail. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey
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and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez authorizing preparation
Jail ;
of a letter to the Governor concerning increase of expenditure
Municipal
Corp.
for law enforcement purposes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Chair-
man Dolezal instructing the County Attorney to prepare a
resolution and authorizing the Chairman to execute same
setting a special joint meeting for Tuesday, July 21, 1981
at 10:00 A.M. at the Administration Building, County Com-
missioners Chambers, with the City Commission of the City of
Key West, and the Sheriff of Monroe County for the purpose of
discussing the City Jail, the use of the County Jail by the
City and other business which may properly come before said
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 211-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Commissioner Blair discussed ambulance service in
the Lower Keys. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey instructing the County
Attorney to write and the Chairman to execute an appropriate
resolution declaring the intent of the Board of County Com-
missioners to engage in concert with the City of Key West to
afford to that part of Monroe County known as Municipal Servic
Taxing District I-A an updated and life support ambulance and
life support system. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 212-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
missioner Harvey instructing the Public Works Department and
-
the County Administrator to meet with the Key West Redevelop-
ment Agency and the Postal Officials and work out a joint
use agreement for parking facilities and/or other County uses.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Chairman announced a Special Meeting of the
Board of County Commissioners for next Tuesday, July 21, 1981
in the County Commissioners Chambers, Administration Building
at 10:00 A.M., to start with a joint meeting with the City of
Districts;
Co. Fire
& Amb.
Corps.
Municipal
Corp.
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Budget.
Key West then continue with Budget Hearings to continue on a
Sheriff;
Budget.
Boards,
Misc.;
Funds
(Fed.
Grants).
Opinions,
legal;
Attorney.
Contracts
Agreement
Roads,
Misc.
day to day basis.
Commissioner Blair discussed the Sheriff's Budget.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair to schedule for recon-
sideration the Sheriff's Budget at next Tuesday Special
Meeting and that the Sheriff be formally nbtified. During
discussion this motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made
by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Harvey thai
we reconsider the action taken on the Sheriff's Budget requesi
for fiscal year 1981-82. Motion carried unanimously. Motion
was then made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Chairman
Dolezal instructing the County Administrator to schedule the
discussion of the Sheriff's Budget for the special meeting
of July 21, 1981 and to notify the Sheriff. Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Blair discussed a grant for the Fine
Arts Council. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey authorizing the Fine Arts
Council to prepare application and submit the grant applica-
tion. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Mr. proby advised the Board that he had received
the responses from the Attorney General concerning Commis-
sioner Harvey's question on the redistricting. The Attorney
General advised him that he would need a request by the
majority of the Commission. Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Blair requesting an
opinion of the Attorney General. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute an Agreement
with Robert E. Scharf by and between the aforesaid Robert E.
Scharf and Monroe County, Florida, to provide for the con-
struction of roads in Eden pines Colony, 4th Addition, accord
ing to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 6, page 79 of
the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida per staff recom-
mendation. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 213-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
The County Attorney discussed Yellowtail Bridge and
Copa D'Ora Bridge in Marathon and advised that the request has
been made to the Department of Transportation to put in Bailey
Bridges on a rental basis. post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan,
Inc., will make further recommendation to the Board after they
complete their study. No action was taken at this time.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Blair to adopt a resolution appointing Billie
Cheek as agent as provided in Chapter 828, Florida Statutes,
to provide for the care and control of animals as is prescribe(
in the aforesaid Statute. Chairman Dolezal objected. During
discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Blair and secon-
ded by Commissioner Harvey to postpone this item until July 21
1981. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to postpone consideration until July 28
1981 on a resolution concerning Change Order No. 2 by and
between the Brewer Company of Florida, Inc., for paving and
drainage improvements on 2nd Avenue, Stock Island. MOtion
carried unanimously.
A resolution concerning a Trust Fund Grant Agree-
ment by and between the State of Florida, Department of
Community Affairs, and the Board of County Commissioners was
stricken from the agenda per staff recommendation due to
lack of information.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and Chairman
Dolezal to aodpt the following resolution transferring funds
and the Adminsitrator was instructed in the future to explain
in more detail all future resolutions transferring funds.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 214-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
A resolution concerning a biological assessment of
Mr. Edwards Projects in Key Largo was withdrawn from the
agenda.
Bridges,
etc. ;
State
Agency;
Co. Eng.
Appoint-
ments;
Animal
Control.
Rd. Prog.,
5th&6th
c;: Gas Tax;
Change
Order;
Contracts ~
Agreements.
Funds (Fed.
Grants);
State
Agency.
Budget.
Zoning.
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Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded by
Library;
Bids &
Proposals.
Bldgs. &
Grounds;
Budget;
Attorney.
Budget.
Sheriff.
Budget;
Co. Tax
Assessor
ColI.
Commissioner Harvey to award to the low bidder Avanto Construe
tion Co., in the amount of $778,582.00 for the construction of
a structure to be used as a library facility in the Marathon
area per staff recommendation. During discussion a motion
was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to postpone action on this item for two (2) weeks.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. proby discussed the Chambers Building in Maratho
which has been offered to the County for sale for $300,000.00.
Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded by Commission r
Blair to refer to the County Attorney for further information
and report back to the Board on July 28, 1981. Motion
carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
The Clerk presented the tentative Budget for fiscal
year 1981-82. The Board will discuss this item in full
detail at next Tuesday's Special Budget Hearings.
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
A letter from the Sheriff was on the agenda advisin
of the resignation of Frank Taboadela effective May 31, 1981.
No action was taken.
A letter from the Property Appraiser was on the
agenda concerning budget amendments. No action was taken.
There being no further business the meeting was
adjourned by the Chairman.