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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, July 28, 1981
10:00 A.M., Upper Keys
Governmental Center
Plantation Key, Florida
A regular meeting of the Board of County Commission-
ers convened at 10:00 A.M., on the above date. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Curt Blair, Commis-
sioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner Jerry Hernandez, Jr.,
Commissioner Ken Sorensen and Chairman George Dolezal. Also
present were Danny L. Ko1hage, Deputy Clerk; Lucien Proby,
County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; members
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Budget;
Waste C~ll
and Disp.
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
Budget;
Rd. proj.,
5th&6th~.
of the County Engineering Firm; members of the Press and
Radio; and interested citizens.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of A11egianc
to the Flag.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Commissioner Blair to approve the following items in bulk
if there was no objection from any of the Board Members. The
following items were approved:
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Approved Application for Payment No. 14,
Project No. 802-043.00, in the amount of $152,780.00
to R. W. Taylor Steel Co., for Monroe County Solid
Waste Disposal Facilities.
Dale Baugh - approval to construct a single
family residence on Lot 13, Block 2 of Boca Chica
Ocean Shores Subdivision, as recorded in plat Book 5
page 49 and located in Section 26, Township 67
South, Range 26 East, Geiger Key, zoned RU-l, in
AICUZ Zone 2B.
Christine Collins - approval to construct a
single family residence on Lot 17, Block 4 of Boca
Chica Ocean Shores Subdivision, as recorded in plat
Book 5, page 49 and located in Section 26, Township
67 South, Range 26 East, Geiger Key, zoned RU-1, in
AICUZ Zone 2B.
Donald & Paula D'Amato - approval to construct
a single family residence on Lot 3, Block 2 of
Boca Chica Ocean Shores Subdivision, as recorded in
plat Book 5, page 49 and located in Section 26,
Township 67 South, Range 26 East, Geiger Key, zoned
RU-l, in AICUZ Zone 2B.
Daniel & Dianne Stephenson - approval to
construct a single family residence on Lot 12,
Block 3 of Boca Chica Ocean Shores Subdivision,
as recorded in Plat Book 5, page 49 and located in
Section 26, Township 67 South, Range 26 East, Geiger
Key, zoned RU-1, in AICUZ Zone 2B.
Adopted the following resolution authorizing th
Chairman of the Board to execute Application for
Final Payment by and between the Board of County
Commissioners and Frank Keevan & Son, Inc., concern-
ing project No. 106-8003-01, Paving and Drainage
Improvements, Stirrup Key Road Project, Marathon.
RESOLUTION NO. 217-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolution incorporating
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a biological assessment into the records for the
City of Key West to excavate the terminal 1080 feet
of an existing spoil bank involving approximately
3250 cubic yards landward of MHW and 420 cubic yards
waterward of MHW.
RESOLUTION NO. 218-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolution incorporating
a biological assessment into the records for W. Ted
and Marilyn Ernst, Jr., involving riprap bu1kheading
of a residential lot and backfilling with 250 cubic
yards of fill, 200 of which will be waterward of
MHW and 50 which will be landward of MHW.
RESOLUTION NO. 219-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolution incorporating
a biological assessment into the records for Joseph
McCutcheon to construct 165 lineal feet of vertical
concrete seawall.
Zoning.
Zoning.
Zoning.
RESOLUTION NO. 220-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolution incorporating Zoning.
a bioloqica1 assessment into the records for Elsie M
Connell to construct a block seawall.
RESOLUTION NO. 221-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolutions concerning
receipt of unanticipated funds.
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Budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 222-1981
RESOLUTION NO. 223-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolution transferring Budget.
funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 224-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
Approved the following Warrants for July, 1981: Budget.
WARRANTS
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General Revenue Fund, #9986-10544, in the amount of
$916,213.86.
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General Revenue Fund, Boulevard Bank, #8, in the
amount of $30,600.18.
General Revenue Fund, Marathon Bank, #8, in the
amount of $41,532.00.
General Revenue Fund, First American Bank, #8, in
the amount of $70,664.30.
General Revenue Fund FRS, #36-37, in the amount of
$28,289.57.
Supplement to the General Revenue Fund, #31-33, in
the amount of $25,138.30.
Fine & Forfeiture Fund, #76-81, in the amount of
$446,774.93.
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Ordinance
Budget.
Budget;
Advertisi g.
Ordinance
Zoning.
Road & Bridge Fund, #61-64, in the amount of
$44,785.96.
Airport Revenue Fund, #31-47, in the amount of
$17,340.99.
Airport Operation & Maintenance Fund, #38-39, in
the amount of $6,373.99.
Law Library Fund, #27-28, in the amount of $896.35.
Card Sound Bridge Revenue Fund, #42-44, in the
amount of $22,753.80.
MSD Tax District, #100-110, in the amount of
$188,585.14.
Workmens Compensation, #119-129, in the amount of
$18,736.57.
MSD Tax District #100B, #32,34,36,38, in the amount
of $4,835.18.
MSD Tax District #72, #32,34,36,38, in the amount
of $20,033.46.
MSD Tax District #73, #32,34,36, in the amount of
$59,096.24.
MSD Tax District #74, #32,34,36,38, in the amount
of $6,070.28.
MSD Tax District #75, #32,34,36,38, in the amount
of $9,438.70.
MSD Tax District #76, #32,34,36, in the amount of
$213,541.54.
MSD Tax District #100A, #32,34,36,38, in the amount
of $1,139.11.
MSD Tax District #100C, #32,34,36,38, in the amount
of $58,552.96.
MSD Tax District 100H, #32,34,36,38, in the amount
of $78,905.77.
MSD Tax District #500-L, #32,34,36, in the amount
of $3,527.77.
50 copies of Monroe
Code Corp., for a
Authorized purchase of
County Codes from Municipal
total of $3,919.80.
Approved payment of the following Advertising
Bills for the month of June, 1981:
stewart Newman Associates
PR Fee
Production & Expenses
Media
TOTAL
$ 1,750.00
5,210.05
3,704.10
$10,664.15
Motion carried unanimously.
A public hearing was continued from July 14, 1981
concerning an ordinance providing that the Code of Ordinances
of Monroe County be amended by adding a section to be number-
ed, Section 19-197A to Chapter 19, Article IX, Nursing Homes.
Proof of publication was previously entered into the records.
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There was no public participation. Motion was made by Com-
missioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen
to adopt the following ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the
Monroe County Code concerning Nursing Homes. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 7-1981
See Ord. Book No. 5 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A public hearing was continued from July 14, 1981
Ordinance;
Zoning.
concerning an ordinance providing that the Code of Ordinances
of Monroe County be amended by revising Chapter 12 concerning
Occupational License Taxes. Proof of publication was previous
1y entered into the records. Motion was made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair to adopt the amend
ments on pages 3, 24, 27, 33, 34, 35, and 36 and to read the
proposed ordinance 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 Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to adopt the following ordinance as amended concerning
Occupational License Taxes. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 8-1981
See Ord. Book No. 5 which is incorporated herein by reference.
During conversation concerning this item the Board discussed
possible amendments to this ordinance to deal with the
establishments creating noise problems. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair
directing the County Attorney to draft proposed amendments to
Ordinance No. 8-1981 concerning businesses creating noise
problems. Motion carried unanimously.
A public hearing was continued from July 14, 1981
Road,
Abolishment
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concerning abandonment of a portion of an unnamed road in Sun-
set Waterways Subdivision. Proof of publication was previous 1
entered into the records. Mr. Fred Tittle, Attorney for the
Petitioner, discussed the request for the abandonment. Motion
was made by Commissioner Sorensen and ~seconded by Commissioner
Blair to adopt the following resolution authorizing the road
abandonment in Sunset Waterways Subdivision as recorded in
plat Book 4, page 31 of the Official Records of Monroe County
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Road,
Abolish-
men t .
Bonded
Indebted-
ness; Bids
and Pro-
posals.
Sheriff;
Budget.
for the consideration of $3,000.00. Motion carried unanimous..v.
RESOLUTION NO. 225-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by referencE~
A public hearing was continued from July 14, 1981
concerning abandonment of a road in Matecumbe Beach. Proof
of publication was previously entered into the records. Mr.
Bernard Russell discussed the request for abandonment and
opposed said request. Mr. Marvin Schrader discussed the
County's plan to ask the State to acquire the beach property
for park purposes. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to continue the public
hearing until September 8,.1981. Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Next item was the opening of sealed bids concerning
the sale of $1,910,000.00 Monroe County, Florida, Improvement
Revenue Bonds, Series 1981. The Clerk advised the Board that
he had received one (1) bid from the firm of Merrill Lynch,
pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Representative present was Mr.
Frank Dirocco. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and
seconded by Chairman Dolezal to open the bid. Motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Joe Wise, Vice President of the County's
Financial Consultants, William Hough & Co., briefly addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to refer the bid to staff
and the County Attorney for review and report back to the
Board at 2:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Sorensen discussed the Sheriff's
Budget for Fiscal Year 1981-82. During discussion the County
Attorney advised the Board that any matters discussed between
the Board and the Sheriff could be used in the Appeal of the
Sheriff's Budget which is currently pending before the Admin-
istration Commission. After discussion a motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
rescind the previous action of the Board approving a Sheriff'~
Budget representing a 10 percent increase in the amount of
$4,231,354.00. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made
by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair
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to approve a Sheriff's Budget for Fiscal Year 1981-82 as
follows:
1980-81 (Including Additions)
$4,200,000.00
Additional Deputies for 1981
per Sheriff 3-198-81
870,674.00
10% Salaries Increase (Including
25% fringe benefits)
333,000.00
15% Increase all 1980-81 Budget Items
240,000.00
13 Additional Jail Guards based on
Reduction of Average Prisoners to 75
Persons (with addition of one (1)
Judge)
Total
259,000.00
$5,902,674.00
During discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to amend the motion to
reflect a 25 percent increase over the existing adjusted
Sheriff's Budget which would reflect a Budget of $5,250,000.00
Roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following
results:
Commissioner Blair
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Sorensen
Chairman Dolezal
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Motion failed. During discussion of this motion the Sheriff
addressed the Board and discussed the County's new proposal
and indicated that he would continue with the Appeal. During
discussion of the original motion the Clerk advised the Board
that the proposal now being considered was not in proper
form. Roll call vote was taken on the original motion with
the following results:
Commissioner Blair
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Sorensen
Chairman Dolezal
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
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Motion passed.
OPENING OF BIDS
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for one (1) Jne-
TQn Pick-Up Truck with Utility Service Body for the Municipal
Service District. Proof of publication was entered into the
records. The Clerk advised the Board that he had received
one bid. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to authorize the Clerk to open
Bids &
Proposals;
District;
Machinery &
Equipment.
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Bids &
Proposals;
Distric;
Machinery&
Equipment.
Change
Order;
Rd. Progrc~,
5th&6th~.
Contracts6
Agx.eemen t l:
St. Agenc'i
the bid. Motion carried unanimously. The following bid
was received:
Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury
1618 Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, Florida 33040
$13,799.01
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to refer the bids to Mr. Aguero for a
report back to the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for one
(1) 3/4 Ton Pick-Up Truck with Service Body for the Municipal
Service District. Proof of publication was entered into the
records. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to authorize the Clerk to
open the bid. MOtion carried unanimously. The following
bid was received:
Duncan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury
1618 Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, Florida 33040
$10,895.96
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Com-
missioner Blair to refer the bid to Mr. Aguero for a report
back to the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following resolution
authorizing the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 2 by
and between the Brewer Company of Florida, Inc., and the Boarc
of County Commissioners for paving and drainage improvements,
2nd Avenue, Stock Island. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 226-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by referencE
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen to strike from the agenda considera-
tion of a resolution and agreement with the Community ServiceE
Trust Fund Grant with the State of Florida, Department of
Community Affairs due to lack of information. Motion carried
unanimously.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to postpone consideration
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of an item pertaining to recreational facilities for the
Upper Keys Mens and Womens Softball Association and Little
League to later in the day. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to strike from the agenda an item
pertaining to discussion by M. Barry Peterson of the South
Florida Regional Planning Council concerning the County's
membership fee of $8,163.00 due on October 1, 1981. Motion
carried unanimously.
Attorney Roger A. Bridges discussed recent action
of the Commission adopting Resolution No. 205-1981 concerning
the Quarries on Windley Key. Mr. Bridges indicated that
there was currently an item before the Zoning Board and that
the County's Action was prejudicial towards his client and
requested that the Board on that basis rescind their action.
Ms. Alice Ferrar supported the Board's previous action.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Com-
r
missioner Blair to rescind the Board's prior action of the
Board adopting Resolution No. 205-1981 concerning Windley Key
Quarries. Roll call vote was taken with the following resu1-ts
Commissioner Blair
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Sorensen
Chairman Dolezal
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Ms. Lucene Pop, Fine Arts Council, discussed the
operation of the Council and the need for new appointments.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Com-
missioner Harvey to postpone this item for two (2) weeks.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Sorensen then asked the Board to
recognize him on a point of personal privilege. The Board
so recognized Commissioner Sorensen. Commissioner Sorensen
discussed Mr. Wagner's appointment to the Board of Adjustment
and his recent hiring as Director of the Department of Disaste
Preparedness. Commissioner Sorensen indicated that this was
a conflict and that Mr. Wagner was therefore this date tender-
ing his resignation as a member of the Board of Adjustment.
Recreation.
Budget
Zoning.
Appoint-
ments.
Commis-
sioner;
Zoning;
Appoint-
ment@;
Civil De-
fense.
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Budget;
Machinery&
Equipment.
Budget.
Appoint-
ments;
Advertis-
ing.
Bids &
Proposals;
Machinery
Equipment.
Waste
ColI. &
Disposal;
Co. Eng.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to appoint Mr. Nathaniel Funke to
the Board of Adjustment immediately to serve the unexpired
term of Mr. Wagner. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and secon-
ded by Commissioner Sorensen authorizing the replacement of
$35.00 in the Petty Cash Account in the Upper Keys for the
reimbursement of funds used to purchase capital equipment
by the department. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey authorizing payment of
$462.40 to Martin-Vegue Funeral Home for services for a
pauper burial said amount exceeding that as specified in the
County resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Lewin presented the Board with a list of
Advertising Members and the Commissioners making the appoint-
ments. Commissioner Sorensen advised that he wished to
reappoint Mr. Edison Archer and extend his appointment for 30
days and also to make a new appointment of Mr. Ken Masters.
The Board concurred.
Mr. Lewin discussed the Street Sweeper bids opened
July 14, 1981. Mr. Aguero addressed the Board and advised
the Board that it was his advise to reject all conforming
bids and to accept the alternate bid of H. F. Mason Equip-
ment Corp., for a four-wheel, mechanical sweeper with single
engine operation (used) in the amount of $59,777.77. Motion
was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commission-
er Harvey to reject all conforming bids. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was then made by Commissioner Hernandez
and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to accept the alternate
bid of H. F. Mason Equipment Corp., in the amount of $59,777.~7.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Aguero presented the Solid Waste Rate Study
recently completed by the Consulting Engineers. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Sorensen to postpone consideration for one (1) month. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Mr. Aguero discussed the Key Largo Incinerator
project and gave the Board an update. He indicated that the
incinerator would begin burning trash this Monday and that
he expected the incinerator to be in full continuous operation
by the 16th of August, 1981.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and secon-
ded by Commissioner Blair to deny the request of J. David
Liebman, P. A., for a refund for a zoning change. During
discussion the motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by Com-
missioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
approve the refund in the amount of $90.00 per staff recom-
mendation due to the fact that the requested zoning change
application for Plantation Colony, Inc., could not proceed
to the Zoning Board since a requested dimensional variance
was denied by the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Harvey to reject a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance for Donald and Constance Gillette per staff
recommendation. During discussion the motion was withdrawn
and the County Administrator was directed to agenda this
item in two (2) weeks.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and secon-
ded by Commissioner Blair to approve a permit application
for dredging existing navigation channel at Cudjoe Ocean
Shores per staff recommendation for Venture Out at Cudjoe
Cay. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Blair discussed translators. Motion
was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey authorizing the Attorney to advertise and call for
bids for private enterprise operating a translator system.
Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Sorensen absent.
The following items were withdrawn from the agenda:
Chairman Dolezal's discussion on County's appointments to
Technical Advisory Committee for the Florida Keys; Commissione
Blair's discussion regarding propane Conversion Program and
road money.
Waste ColI
& Disposal.
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
Television.
Commis-
sioners.
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Deeds,
Co. Propel
ty; Bldgs
Grounds.
Roads,
Misc;
Rd. Proj.,
5th&6th~.
Bids &
Proposals;
Bonded
Indebted-
ness.
Commissioner Blair discussed the work on the
acquisition of property on Big Pine Key. Motion was made by
Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to
request the Big pine Planning Committee to advise the Board
concerning their recommendation on the purchase of land on
Big Pine Key. Motion carried with Commissioner Sorensen
absent.
Commissioner Hernandez discussed the condition of
11th Street, Stock Island. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey directing Mr.
Stickney and Commissioner Harvey to investigate the possible
construction or reconstruction of 11th Street, Stock Island
and report back to the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Mr. Proby advised the Board that the Financial
Consultants had advised him that the Bid of Merrill Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc., did not conform to the specifi
cations outlined in the call for bids and that it would be
necessary to reject this bid. Mr. Proby also advised with
assistance from Mr. Joe Wise of William Hough and Co., that
the firm of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc.,
was willing to present an alternate proposal on a negotiated
basis. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to reject the
bid of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc., as same
did not conform to the bid specifications. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was then made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following
resolution which will allow the Board to begin negotiations
with the firm of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc.
pursuant to Florida Statutes 218.385 for the sale of the
bonds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 227-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Mr. Frank Dirocco of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith,
Inc., presented the Board with a proposal of a negotiated sale
in the amount of $1,885,000.00 par at 97 percent and represent-
ing net interest Cost of 11.807 percent. Mr. Wise addressed
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the Board and explained the proposal of Merrill Lunch,
pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc. Motion was made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Chairman Dolezal to accept the pro-
posa1 of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc., for
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the sale of $1,855,000.00 at 97 percent with a net interest
cost of 11.807 and the County Attorney was instructed to
draft a resolution and the Chairman to execute same awarding
$1,855,000.00 Improvement Revenue Bonds Series 1980 of
Monroe County at negotiated sale, cancelling authorization for
the issuance of the balance of the bonds; adjusting maturity
schedule for the bonds to reflect the amount sold; fixing the
paying agent for the bonds; approving the form of Official
Statement for the bonds; and providing an effective date.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 228-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Mr. Wise advised the Board that the closing would take place
approximately the third or fourth week in August.
"rl>I"."'"'
ing application from John R. Edwards, Sr., to construct a
Commissioner Blair discussed the resolution concern-
Zoning;
Licenses &
Permits.
riprap breakwater marina on submerged lands adjacent to his
Key Largo property. Motion was made by Commissioner Blair
and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the resolution
incorporating the biological assessment into the records.
During discussion the motion was withdrawn. Ms. Aileen Reiser
discussed and objected to the resolution. Mr. Gerald Schwartz
Attorney for Buttonwood Bay Condominimum Association, discusse
and objected to the resolution. After considerable discussion
a motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Com-
missioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolution incorpor-
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ating a biological assessment into the records concerning the
application of John R. Edwards, Sr., to construct a riprap
breakwater marina on submerged lands adjacent to his Key Largo
property. Roll call vote was taken and carried with Commissio -
er Harvey voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. 229-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
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Zoning.
Zoning.
Zoning.
Zoning.
Airport;
Committees
Deeds,
Co. Proper
ty.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen directing staff to prepare a report
and analyze resources available to complete development of
a land use map and extensive study of County coastline for thE
purpose of determining intensity levels of that coastline
and report back on the affect and strength and legal liabili-
ties of the County. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and secon-
ded by Commissioner Blair to approve the following items in
bulk if there was no objection from any Board Member:
Adopted the following resolution incorporating
a biological assessment into the records concerning
the application of Bruce Kaye proposing the mainten-
ance of his boat basin and access channel facilities
and adjacent shoreline.
RESOLUTION NO. 230-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolution incorporating
a biological assessment into the records concerning
the application of Arthur Drinkwater to excavate
a 25' access channel facilities and adjacent shore-
line.
RESOLUTION NO. 231-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolution
incorporating a biological assessment into the
records concerning the application of Mr. and Mrs.
Krause for rock and cement seawall that was con-
structed below MHW on a residential lot bordering
a natural shoreline.
RESOLUTION NO. 232-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference
Adopted the following resolution incorporating
a biological assessment into the records concerning
the application of Peter Whittier involving the
placement of 1845 cubic yards of riprap below MHW
to stabilize 380 lineal feet of residential shore-
line.
RESOLUTION NO. 233-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Henry Rosenthal of the Upper Keys Airport Advis-
ory Committee made a report on the Key Largo Airport and plans
to acquire access Federal property. During discussion a
motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen to alJthorize the Coun\.
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Administrator to write a letter to the Department of Trans-
portation concerning possible State participation for funding
of a feasibility study. During discussion this motion was
withdrawn. This item was referred to Mr. Lewin to handle
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administratively.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Dolezal discussed the Chambers Building in
Marathon and the necessity for establishing headquarters for
the Division of Disaster Preparedness. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
postpone this item for two (2) weeks to the Marathon meeting
and requesting the County Administrator to prepare additional
information concerning the current leaseholder situation and
other matters. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Harvey discussed the Animal Quarantine
Station at Fleming Key..
Motion was made by Commissioner
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez directing the
County Attorney to write a letter concerning the County's
decision of acquiring the Animal Quarantine Station to be
used for jail facilities. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioner Sorensen absent.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Buildings &
Grounds;
Civil
Defense.
Jail ;
Bldgs. &
Grounds.
The County Attorney addressed the Board and advised CETA Empl;
Suits,
them concerning the status of the appeal on the McClung Case. affecting
Co.
The Board briefly discussed it's further involvement and curre t
liability therein. The Board indicated that there had been
previous action established and policy set in this matter.
Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to postpone a resolution and biological Zoning.
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assessment concerning application of Mr. K. A1-Chokkhacy to
construct a dock and revetment along his Duck Key shoreline.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Dolezal discussed the appointment of agents as
provided in Chapter 828 of the Florida Statutes so as to
provide for the care and control of animals as is prescribed
in the aforesaid Statute. Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following
Animal
Control;
Appoint-
ments.
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Airport;
Bids &
Proposals;
Bldgs. &
Grounds.
Budget.
Bids &
Proposals;
Airport.
Rd. ,
Abolish-
ments;
Rights of
Way,
Easements.
resolution appointing the County Animal Wardens as agents
pursuant to Chapter 828 of Florida statutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 234-1981
See Res. Book No. 23 which is incorporated herein by referencE.
The County Attorney discussed the construction of
the Airport Lounge. Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and
seconded by Commissioner Blair instructing the County Attornei
to advertise for bids on the Airport Lounge using the fol1ow-
ing guidelines:
(1) A minimum bid acceptance of 20% of gross
operations plus rent;
(2) A guaranteed deposit of $25,000.00 in the form
of a Certified, Cashier's or Treasurer's Check
or a bank draft of any state or National Bank,
which will be refunded in the event proposal iE
not accepted;
(3) A bond of no less than $100,000.00;
(4) A projected time frame for completion and
opening;
(5) A provision for the County to approve the decoI
and operating hours of the proponent;
(6) A maximum of a three year lease with option to
renew;
(7) A requirement for an independent CPA to review
the revenue control system of the proponent
prior to commencement in accordance with the
American Institute of CPA's Statement of
Auditing Standards and that the CPA conduct
tests on an annual basis to insure compliance;
and the County Attorney was instructed to forward a copy of
the advertising to each Board Member before proceeding.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Chairman called a special meeting of the Board
of County Commissioners for July 30, at 10:00 A.M., in Marathc~
for the purpose of discussing the ter.tative County Budget.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded
by Commissioner Sorensen authorizing the County Attorney to
call for bids for taxi services at the Key West International
Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey to impose a 30 day moratorium
on any request for the vacation of right-of-ways in order to
allow the County Attorney to develope specific procedures to
be followed by the petitioners. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND RECO~1MENDATIONS FROM THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
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seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to postpone consideration of
a renewal application for Concealed Weapon for Nicholas
Centonse. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
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seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the Errors and
Omissions for the 1980 Tax Roll as presented by the Tax
Collector:
Reductions:
Personal Property Tax
Errors
Out of Business
Bankruptcy
Assessed
Value
511,180
339,010
1,188,610
Tax
$ 7,636.09
6,514.21
20,903.00
Real Estate Tax
Errors
260,671
$97,562.21
Discounts
Real Estate & Personal
Property Tax Roll
Total Loss
$760,257.11
$892,872.62
.....- Gains
Personal Property Tax
Errors 2,184,609 $ 30,132.63
Real Estate Tax
Errors 160,440 $ 2,995.13
Total Gain $ 33,127.76
Motion carried with Commissioner Sorensen voting no.
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
Budgets;
seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to approve budget amendment Tax ColI.;
Insurance.
for the Monroe County Property Appraiser in the amount of
$2,795.00 collected by the County from the insurance company
for damage claims on two (2) of his office's automobiles.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Lewin discussed the air conditioners in Mr.
Attorney;
Cates' office and requested permission to advertise as surplus Furniture&
Fixt 1Il'es.
During discussion the Board indicated that the air conditioner
should be utilized in other County Departments. Motion was
made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Blair directing Mr. Lewin to transfer one of the air condition rs
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to the Upper Keys Animal Shelter and to strike the requested
appropriations in the Fiscal Year 1981-82 Budget request for
air conditioners. MOtion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded
by Chairman Dolezal to adjourn the meeting. Roll call vote
was taken and carried with Commissioner Hernandez and
Commissioner Sorensen voting no.