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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, March 8, 1985
Plantation Key
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A regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners convened on the above date. Present and
answering to roll call were,l Commissioner Alison Fahrer,
Commissioner William Freeman, Commissioner John Stormont,
Commissioner Ed Swift, and ',Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also
present were Danny L. Kolha!ge, Clerk; Lucien Proby, County
Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; members o,f the
County's Consulting Engineers Firm; members of the Press and
Radio; and the general publ'ic.
All stood for the;Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Article I of Chap4er 13 of the Monroe County Code
of Ordinances entitled "Offenses and Miscellaneous
Provisions" by the addition of a new section to be
designated as Section 13-10 of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; providing for the designation of "No Smoking"
areas; providing that it sr'iall be unlawful to smoke tobacco,
tobacco substitutes, and tobacco related products in such No
Smoking areas; providing for definitions; providing for
penalties for violation of�this Ordinance; providing for
severability; providing for the repeal of Ordinances or
parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance to the
extent of any such conflict; providing for the inclusion of
this Ordinance in the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and
providing for an effective"date. Proof of publication was
entered into the records. !Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to read by title
only. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shoemaker, Tom
Buckholder and Charles Moh'rbacher addressed the Board con-
cerning the Ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the
Ordinance. 10
ORDINANCE NO. 005-1985
See Ord. Book No. 8 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioners
Commissioners
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey,
Motion carried.
Fahrer
Yes
Freeman
No
Stormont
Yes
Swift
Yes
No
A Public Hearing as then held on a proposed
Ordinance creating a Capital Improvement Study Committee;
stating the duties and functions of said Committee; creating
the membership of said Committee and setting forth th& terms
of the members thereof; pr°oviding for the functions of said
Committee and the meeting requirements of the same providing
for the location of meetings; providing for the reimburse-
ment for travel expenses for attending official meetings
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in its official function; requiring the County Administrator
and Department Heads to cooperate with the Committee in its
activities; providing for severability; repealing all
Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance to the extent of said conflict; providing for
inclusion in the Code of Ordinances of Monroe County,
Florida; and providing an effective date. Proof of publica-
tion was entered into the records. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor Harvey to
adopt the Ordinance with an amendment providing for a
"sunset" provision of one year, and also amending the
Ordinance to reflect that the terms of the Committee members
will run concurrently with the terms of the Commissioners
who appoint them.
ORDINANCE NO. 006-1985
See Ord. Book No. 8 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
No
Commissioner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion carried.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following
Resolution extending time to file the Budgets of the Monroe
County Sheriff and Clerk of the Circuit Court for Fiscal
Year 1985-1986. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 060-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida
altering existing Election Precincts and Districts and
creating new Election Precincts in Monroe County, Florida
and establishing the boundaries of the same. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 061-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to authorize the County Attorney to
advertise for two Public Hearings on a proposed amended
Mobile Home Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Charles Pattison of the Department of Community
Affairs addressed the Board concerning the Key Largo Habitat
Committee and monies received to fund a study to be done in
conjunction with the County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
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Commissioner Freeman to approve the concept of an Agreement
with DCA whereby the Co'unty,would act to pass through the
grant funds for the Habitat;Conservation Committee and would
work with the consultant and also authorizing the execution
of a proposed Contract Agreement. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
The Board then discussed the County Commission's
schedule. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman directing the County
Administrator to prepare and maintain a Commission Calendar
with a list of scheduled meetings, both Committee and other-
wise. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made byjCommissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to 'approve the following items by
unanimous consent:
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved the admission of Miriam Irene Adams to
Bayshore Manor, effective February 4, 1985.
Board approved payment in t'he amount of $1,607.50 to Risk
Control Associates, Inc. for services rendered from
January 4, 1985 through Janivary 25, 1985.
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Board approved payments to Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan,
Inc. for professional services rendered as follows: Invoice
No. One dated October 24, 1�984 in the amount of $2,600.00;
Invoice No. Two dated November 19, 1984 in the amount of
$2,600.00; and Invoice No.)Thirty dated January 28, 1985 in
the amount of $1,995.00.
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Board approved the request Ifor authorization for the Mayor
to execute the necessary do,cuments regarding the LSP General
Revenue Funds Contract and!Grant Application concerning
homemaking/personal care services to the County's disabled
residents.
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Board authorized County Attorney to advertise for Public
Hearing a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1-1973,
as amended, codified as Chapter 19 of the Monroe County Code
of Ordinances and known as""The Monroe County Zoning
Ordinance" by amending Section 19-202(b) of the Monroe
County Code to provide for accessory uses in RU-7 Zoning
Districts as follows: drug and sundry shops, florists,
gift shops, confectionery stores, restaurants, coffee shops,
newsstands, personal services and cocktail lounges,
stockbrokers, travel agents, accountants and attorneys; pro-
viding for severability; providing for repeal of all
Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance to the extent oflany such conflict; providing for
inclusion of this Ordinance in the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.
Board authorized County Attorney to advertise for Public
Hearing a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1-1973,
codified as Chapter 19 of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances and known as "The Monroe County Zoning
Ordinance," by the addition of a new section to Article X of
said Chapter 19 to be numbered as Section 19.217.9 ands
entitled "Pyramid Uses"; providing for the permitting of all
uses permitted in the Light Business Districts (BU-1,
BU-1-L, BU-1-M and BU-1-0)!as described in Sections 19-216,
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19-216.19 19-216.2 and 19-216.3 of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances as additional principal uses in the Medium
Business Districts (BU-2, BU-2-Q9 BU-2-R, BU-2-S, BU-2-T and
BU-2-U) as described in Sections 19-217, 19-217.19 19-217.2,
19-217.3, 19-217.4 and 19-217.5 of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances or
parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance to the
extent of any such conflict; providing for severability;
providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to approve and execute a Lease Agreement by
and between Gull Air, Inc. and the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida in connection with
the use of the Key West International Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 062-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor
of Monroe County, Florida to execute the attached Memorandum
of Understanding between Monroe County and the Monroe
County Housing Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 063-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by
reference..
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to execute a Business Lease by and between
The School Board of Monroe County, and Monroe County,,
Florida for the purpose of leasing of Rooms 401 and 402 of
the premises known as Douglas School in Key West, Monroe
County, Florida for use as a facility for conducting the
Senior Citizen Feeding Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 064-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to execute an Agreement by and between the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and
Anita Sallas for the purpose of providing nutrition
consultation in the Older Americans Act, Title III-C,
Nutrition Program in Monroe County.
RESOLUTION NO. 065-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to approve and execute an Agreement by and
between Food Service Management Systems of Florida and the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida for
the purpose of providing meals for senior citizens par-
ticipating in the Older Americans Act, Title III-C,
Nutrition Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 066-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Board adopted the following,Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to approve sand execute an Agreement by and
between Fishermen's Hospita;;l, Inc. and the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida for the purpose of
providing meals for Senior 'Citizens participating in the
Older Americans Act, Title ;;III-C, Nutrition Program, at -the
Marathon, Florida site.
RESOLUTION NO. 067-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which -is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following; Resolution incorporating a
Biological Assessment into the records concerning the Permit
Application of Henry A. Amo,on for excavation of a boatslip
at his property at Lot 16,;B�lock 14, Key Largo Ocean Shores
Subdivision, Key Largo, zoned RU-1.
RESOLUTIOIN NO. 068-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which,is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following; Resolutions concerning receipt
of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 069-1985
RESOLUTION NO. 07�85
RESOLUTION NO. 071-9 5
RESOLUTION NO. 0707—�5
RESOLUTION NO. 07 93 85
RESOLUTION NO. 07�985
RESOLUTION NO. 07�85
RESOLUTION N0. 076-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which�is incorporated herein by
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Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to approve and enter
into a Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County and
the Monroe County Housing Authority concerning the Rental
Rehabilitation Program.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving Change
Order No. 1 amending the Contract by and between Monroe
County, Florida and Monroe Construction Company concerning
the Monroe County Jail Expansion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 077-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which;is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution instructing the
County Attorney to withdra►"v the Motion To Set Aside
Stipulation filed in the Circuit Court relative to the
Stipulation entered into by and between Monroe County and
U. S. Home Corporation in Case No. 83-20330-CA-17-33.
RESOLUTION 140. 078-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which;is incorporated herein by
reference.
II CLERK OF THE BOARD
Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
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FINE & FORFEITURE FUNDS
COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, Raymond 0. Bodiford, in
the amount of 1,775.00; Robert P. Duffy, in the amount of
$1,130.00; Larry R. Erskine, in the amount of $1,500.00;
Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of $262.50; Robert Kalter, in
the amount of $625.00; William Kuypers, in the amount of
$150.00; Henry Lee Morgenstern, in the amount of $7,617.53; Alfred K.
Frigola, in the amount of $6,089.77.
COURT'REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of 3, 54.60; Robert Fazio, in the
amount of $176.30; Island Reporting Service, in the amount
of $55.00.
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Richard
Hellmann, Ph.D., in the amount of 200.00; Alan M. Wagshul,
M.D., in the amount of $250.00; Mental Health Care Center,
in the amount of $400.00.
COURT INTERPRETERS, Be.rlitz School of Language, in
the amount of $100.00; Rico R. Duval, in the amount of
$45.00; Tana De Gamez, in the amount of $35.00; Washington
Gay, in the amount of $50.00; Jerome Grapel, in the amount
of $135.00; Stephen E. Moore, in the amount of $25.00;
Washington Gay, in the amount of $75.00; Norma R. Scott, in
the amount of $330.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Regular Witness Fees, in the
amount of 350.00; Witness Travel, in the amount of
$2,491.95.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, William Lupton, in the amount
of $490.00.
Board approved the following Warrants:
W A R R A N T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #31422-#32343, in the amount
Of $197059265.45.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND FRS, Boulevard Bank, #138, in
the amount of 11215.35.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #178, in
the amount of 9,599.97.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #417-#420, in the amount of
$845,507.28.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #336, in the amount of
$51,204.52.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, Marine Bank, #604-616, in the
amount of_�7205,133.08.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE FUND, #76-#80, in the
amount of 112,033.28.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #268-#270, in
the amount of 5,994.21.
CROSS KEY WATERWAY ESTATE, SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT,
#11, in the amount of 137.08.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #66-#67, in the amount of
$589000.00.
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MSD TAX DISTRICT, Florida First National
Bank-SoutFieast—Tan� 3 , in the amount of $39,474.39.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #156, in the amount of
$92,571.44. 1
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LAW LIBRARY FUND, '4142, in the amount of $799.80.
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CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #71-#72, in the
amount of 15,467.21.
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #1339-#1371, in the amount
of $33,94 .7� 6.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, #74, in the amount of
$6,337.50.
1981 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, #14, in the amount of
$213.61.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, IOLEDGED FUNDS, #30-#32, in the
amount of-�200,060.46.
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MONROE COUNTY MONEY MARKET, #344, in the amount of
$300,075. 0�
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Board approved the following Tourist Development Council
expenditures:
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Southern Bell $ 19687.52
U. S. Postmaster 924.42
Key West Citizen 20.48
Florida Keys Keyno''ter 78.00
Newman, Blitz & Mc,Connell 186.00
Total: $ 2,896.42**
**Distributed As Follows:
District I $728.10
District I1 $542.08
District I11 $542.08
District IV i $542.08
District V $542.08,
Board approved the following Tourist Development Council
expenditures:
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Pitney -Bowes o $ 63.00**
**Distributed As Follows:
District I $ 12.60
District II $ 12.60
District III $ 12.60
District IV ; $ 12.60
District V $ 12.60
Board approved the following Tourist Development Council
expenditures, subject to invoice approval by the Finance
Department:
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Newman, Blitz & McConnell $ 63,992.35
Newman, Blitz & McConnell 37,093.67
Keys Advertising & Marketing 2,242.08
Friends of the Monroe Co. Library 19059.94
Key West Citizen 70.15
Florida Keys Keynoter 41.40
Fausto's Food Palace 38.52
Rose Marie Neblett-Travel 579.90
Terry Horton -Travel 226.00
Mark Bostwick -Travel 75.00
Florida Little Major League Assoc. 750.00
Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Ctr. 7,493.09
Heather Berry -Travel 368.50
Joe Hisey-Travel 452.40
Board approved the Minutes of the following meetings of the
Board of County Commissioners: January 7th, January 11th,
January 23rd, February 8th, and February 15th.
GENERAL REPORTS
Board approved the request of the Inventory Clerk to adver-
tise the following County vehicles for sale:
1953
Dodge
Truck
Serial
No.
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1968
Kaiser
Jeep
Serial
No.
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1967
Kaiser
Jeep
Serial
No.
19152
1968
Kaiser
Jeep
Serial
No.
20594
Board adopted the following Resolution regarding the Florida
Patient Compensation Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. 079-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
STAFF REPORTS
Board approved Amendment Number 2 to an Agreement dated
January 27, 1984 between the Board of County Commissioners
and Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. for professional
consulting and engineering services in connection with the
Marathon Airport Runway Project.
Board approved acceptance of the following roads in Hammer
Point Park, Key Largo for maintenance by the County:
Aberdeen Ct., Bristol Ct., Cromwell Ct., Dexter Ct., and
Canterbury Drive.
Board approved the request for permission to place out for
proposal the Comprehensive Business Insurance Policy.
Board approved, per staff recommendations, a Permit
Application from Bob Byrd for the placement of boat davits
on a subtidal shelf and dock resurfacing at Lot 36, Block
20, Jolly Roger Estates, Little Torch Key.
Board approved the request from Joe T. and Migdalia M.
Hettler for a variance to the AICUZ Zone, Zone 2-A
(65-70db), for Lot 13, Block 7 of Porpoise Point Section 5,
as located in Section 22, Township 67 South, Range 26 East.
Present zoning, RU-4.
Board approved a request to advertise for construction bids
on the Marathon Airport Runway and Lighting Project.
Board approved a request to re -advertise for bids for Non-
exclusive Auto Rental Service at the Marathon and Key West
International Airports.
Board approved a request to advertise for bids for
Taxi/Limousine Service at the Key West International
Airport.
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Board authorized the Chairman to execute a Contract between
the Board of County Commissioners and the Monroe County
Health Department regardingithe provision of nursing ser-
vices to qualified individuals within Monroe County.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Board adopted the following'!Resolution reciprocating the
extension of friendship and respect established by the City
of Largo with Monroe County and especially with the Key
Largo area.
RESOLUTION NO. 079A-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which 'is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board authorized the Legal Department to advertise for
Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance amending Section 19-129
of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances - Parking of Trucks,
Trailers and Travel Trailers - to provide for change of
dimensions and weights; providing for severability; pro-
viding that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in
conflict with this Ordinance are replaced; providing for
inclusion in the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and pro-
viding for an effective dat-;e.
Motion carried unanimously.,,
STAFF REPORTS
Charles Aguero discussed a proposed Contract be-
tween the Board of County Commissioners and Hazen & Sawyer
Consulting Engineers. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to return the Contract
to Hazen & Sawyer and ask that a committee consisting of the
County Staff, including the County Clerk, re -negotiate the
proposed Contract and prepare modifications to said Contract
which would reflect the amount of fees for the scope of
services as advertised according to the Competitive
Negotiations Act, and report back to the Board. Roll call
vote was unanimous. 11
Mr. Aguero discussed a need for the MSD to purchase
a used crusher in the amount of approximately $30,000.00.
Ms. Brenda L. Keeper of B & B Auto discussed the use of such
a crusher for white goods.; Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to refer the
request back to Mr. Aguero'jor further study and a recommen-
dation. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Stormont briefly discussed a requested
transfer in the MSD Budget. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the
following Resolution transferring funds. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 080-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which -is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Stormont discussed a request for. a
waiver of dumping fees by'the Marine Resources Development
Foundation, a non=profit organization. Motion was made by
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Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
deny the request. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Stormont No
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to authorize Reggie Paros, Emergency
Services Coordinator, to advertise a -call for bids to
purchase one new ambulance and to remount and refurbish an
existing ambulance in District 6, Key Largo Volunteer
Ambulance Corps immediately upon the passage of a referendum
scheduled for April 9, 1985. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Fahrer
Yes
Freeman
No
Stormont
Yes
Swift
Yes
Yes
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Mr. Bud Post addressed the Board and invited
everyone to a dedication ceremony at 12:30 at Harry Harris
Park for the purpose of dedicating a plaque in memory of the
late Mayor of Monroe County, Harry Harris. Mr. Post also
discussed Flood Hazard Ordinance amendments. Charles
Pattison of DCA discussed a proposed Flood Hazard Ordinance
which he indicated had received District approval from FEMA.
The Board requested that the DCA obtain written approval
from FEMA for the proposed County Ordinance. Motion was
made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Swift directing the County to prepare a proposed Ordinance
in accordance with the proposed Ordinance developed by DCA
and that the County, in conjunction with DCA, would submit
the proposed Ordinance to FEMA for preliminary approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Frank Greenman, attorney representing the
Episcopalian Diocese, addressed the Board concerning the
request of the Diocese to construct a church on property on
Big Pine Key. He advised the Board that the total parcel
owned by the Diocese was 5.0 acres in size and that they
were requesting the approval of the County Commission to
allow them to apply for a Permit to build a church on .7 of
an acre of said parcel without being considered as a major,
development and being brought under the Moratorium. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to authorize the County Attorney to
advertise amendments to the Moratorium Ordinance which would
exempt churches. Roll call vote was unanimous.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
County Attorney Proby discussed a proposed Contract
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to request that
Council appear
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between the Tourist Development Council and Sandra E. Higgs
to serve as Executive Director. Motion was made by
Commissioner Freeman to deny the requested Contract. During
discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
table consideration of the Contract until receipt of more
information or a more detailed Contract. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
No
Commissioner
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Yes
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion failed. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Mayor Harvey to approve
the Contract amended to provide for the employment for a
period of six weeks, at which time a detailed Budget and a
new and more specific Contract would be submitted to the
Board for approval. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
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Commissioner Fahrer
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Stormont
Commissioner Swift
Mayor Harvey
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the County Administrator
Tourist Development
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THE BOARD
Mr. Jerry Parrish,;;Chairman of the Veterans Council
of Monroe County, discussed the annual Stand Up For America
Parade and the money required for the purchase of insurance
coverage. He requested the,)Board to budget for the payment
of the purchase of this insurance in their Budget and to
reimburse the Veterans Council for funds expended for that
purpose. No action was taken upon this request; however,
the Board directed Mr. Parrpish to pursue the possibility of
funding of the parade expenses through the Tourist
Development Council.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
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Mr. Henry RosenthaIl discussed representation of the
County on the Tourist Development Council Board and he
recommended that the next appointment that was available
should be made to someone living outside the City limits of
the City of Key West. The .Board was also advised of the
resignation of Council member Eddie Breeze due to illness.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer to appoint Harry;
Galloway to fill the unexpired term of Eddie Breeze to ,the
Tourist Development Council;,. During discussion, motion was
withdrawn. Motion was made;by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Fa;hrer to postpone consideration of
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this item until the next regular meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The Board discussed proposals received for non -
emergency transfers in the Upper Keys. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
refer the proposals for non -emergency transfers from
Mariners Hospital to hospitals in the South Miami area to
staff for review and recommendation. Mr. Rob Blesser, the
Tavernier Ambulance Chief, addressed the proposals. Ms.
Doris Kemp, Key Largo Ambulance Chief, also addressed the
proposals. Roll call vote on the motion was unanimous.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Mr. George Kundtz of the Florida Keys Citizens
Coalition addressed the Board and read a letter concerning
the need to obtain additional information concerning the
proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Map.
BOARD OF APPEALS
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board
of Appeals. Present were Commissioners Fahrer, Freeman,
Stormont and Swift, and Mayor Harvey. Also present were
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney,
Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; Dr. Jeffrey Doyle,
Director of Planning and Zoning; members of the Press and
Radio; and the general public.
Mr. Joe Miklas, representing Travis Investments,
Inc., addressed the Board concerning the request of Travis
Investments, Inc. to reverse the decision of the Monroe
County Zoning Board on October 24, 1984, in denying their
zoning change from RU-1 and BU-2 to B,U-1 on Lot 8 and Lot'
19, Block 5 of Strattons Subdivision, as recorded in Plat
Book 2, Page 38, and located in Section 28, Township 63
South, Range 37 East, Upper Matecumbe. After preliminary
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to continue the Board of
Appeals until March 20th. Roll call vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve, per staff recommen-
dations, a Permit Application from Robert E. and Lydia
Holmes to enclose a boat basin at Lot 11, Summerland
Estates, Summerland Key, and requiring that the water
quality be monitored and a report back in six months and
also requiring that if stagnation occurs, that culverts be
installed. During discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
postpone. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swift discussed a reclassification of
County Commission Secretaries to County Commission Aides.
This was referred to the County Administrator for action.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the requests for classifi-
cation of the following new positions: Claims Analyst,
Personnel Technician, and Draftsman's Aide. Motion carried
unanimously.
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REPORTS &
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RECOMMENDATIONS
OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Harvey discussed the terms "accept and
transmit" in connection with the Board's possible future
action to accept and transmit the proposed Comprehensive
Land Use Plan and Map. Sh61 indicated that this did not mean
in any fashion that the.Cou°nty Commissioners had approved
the Plan and Map, which wou"ld take place following receipt
of approval from the Department of Community Affairs.
Mayor Harvey discussed a change in the schedule for
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Map. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
adopt the following new schedule:
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March 13 - Special County Commission Meeting on Draft
Plan and Map, Chapel, Public Service
Building, Stock Island, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon
March 13 -
Workshop one Economic Impacts by Charles
Siemon and or Dr. Jim Nicholas, 7 p.m.,
Marathon High School Cafetorium
March 14
- Workshop on, Economic Impacts by Charles
Siemon and/,or Dr. Jim Nicholas, 7 p.m.,
Sugarloaf Elementary School Cafeteria
March 15
- Workshop on Economic Impacts by Charles
Siemon and/or Dr. Jim Nicholas, 7 p.m.,
Coral Shores High School Cafeteria
March 18
- Draft Plan iand Map published
March 18
- Workshop td present Chapter 2, Land Use
Implementation Regulations of Draft Plan
and Map, 71'p.m., Plantation Sub -Courthouse
March 19
- Workshop to present Chapter 2, Land Use
Implementation Regulations of Draft Plan
and Map, 71p.m., Sugarloaf Elementary
School Cafeteria
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March 20
- Workshop to present Chapter 2, Land Use
Implementation Regulations of Draft Plan
and Map, 7';p.m., Marathon High School
Cafetorium°
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March 21
- CANCELLED a was to have been Local Planning
Agency (LPA) Public Hearing
March 22
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- CANCELLED y was to have been Board of. County
Commissioners transmittal of Draft Plan and
Map for State and regional review
April and May
- Series of Workshops on Draft Plan and Map.
Future dates, times and places will be
announced later.
June
- Receive comments and objections from State
DCA and SFRPC and respond to objections
(if any). Dates to be announced later.
June thru
August - Adopt Planand transmit to DCA. DCA cert-
ification and effective date of Plan.
Dates to be announced later.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Stormont discussed the permitting pro-
cess for Card Sound Road. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to proceed with
the permit and note on the plans to seek possible State and
Federal assistance for the funding of environmental mitiga-
tion requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swift discussed the possible acquisi-
tion of Safe Harbor Marina from the Federal Government for
the purpose of a port facility. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt the
following Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 081-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Commissioner Fahrer discussed the denial of HUD
Grants by the Department of Community Affairs and her visit
with Dr. DeGrove and discussion on that subject. The County
Administrator was directed to write a letter to the
Department of Community Affairs'to request technical
assistance and also for explanation of the point process.
Commissioner Stormont discussed work on developing
Roll -back criteria. No action was taken.
Mayor Harvey discussed the Lease for the con-
cession area at Higgs Beach with Mr. Yale Fleer and the work
of the Beach Committee. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to extend the
Lease between Monroe County and Mr. Yale Fleer for the con-
cession on Higgs Beach to December 31, 1985 and also
requesting that each County Commissioner give recommenda-
tions concerning the Beach to the County Administrator to
be used for the purpose of drafting a new Lease. Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fahrer discussed Older American
Advisory Board member, Nathalie Trastour. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Stormont
to amend her term to reflect an expiration date of January 1,
1986. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 029-1984; providing for an exemption
to the Moratorium as extended by Ordinance No. 029-1984, in
excluding shopping centers (BU-2-Q); providing for severabi-
lity; providing for repeal of all Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; providing for
inclusion in the Code of Ordinances of Monroe County,
Florida; and providing for an effective date. Proof of
publication was entered into the records. Motion was made
by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer
to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jim
Kotay of K-Mart and Mr. Pete Newsome of Publix spoke in
favor of the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Alexander Ross also
addressed the Board concerning the proposed Ordinance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 007-1985
See Ord. Book No. 8 which is incorporates herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance Number 1.1973, as amended, codified as
Chapter 19 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances and
entitled "The Monroe County;Zoning Ordinance"; providin-g for
the amendment of Article X,4Section 19-217 entitled "BU-2
Medium Business District" by eliminating Class "B" Signs as
a permitted sign in such Zoning Districts; providing for the
amendment of Article X, Sec'tion 19-219 entitled "BU-3 Heavy
Business District" by eliminating Class "B" Signs as a per-
mitted sign in such Zoning Districts; providing for severa-
bility; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances or parts
of Ordinances in conflict wiith this Ordinance to the extent
of any such conflict; providing for inclusion of this
Ordinance in the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and pro-
viding for an effective date. Proof of publication was
entered into the records. 'Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to read by title
only. Mr. Roy Cooper of Legg Outdoor Advertising addressed
the Board. Motion was madeby Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to continue this Public
Hearing until the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. -
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 1-1973, as amended, codified as
Article XII of Chapter 19 of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances and entitled "Si,gns"; providing that no permits
shall be issued for the erection, construction, installation
or alteration of Class "B" §igns in the unincorporated areas
of Monroe County, Florida after the effective date of this
Ordinance; providing for the prohibition of Class "B" Signs,
as defined in Section 19-25,4(b) of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances, in all Zoning DIstricts in the unincorporated
areas of Monroe County, Flo"rida; providing for the amendment
of building restrictions and size limitations contained in
Sections 19-261(a) and (c) land 19-263(c) and (d) of the
Monroe County Code to the extent said Sections regulate the
size and locational requirements of Class "B" Signs; pro-
viding that all existing CVass "B" Signs as defined in
Section 19-254(b) of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances
are hereby deemed to be none -conforming structures as well as
non -conforming uses of landand providing that all Class "B"
Signs shall be removed by the owners thereof or the owner -
lessor of the real property;upon which said Class "B" signs
exist within no less than five (5) years of the effective
date of this Ordinance; providing for remedies in favor of
Monroe County, Florida in the event owners of said Class "B"
Signs or owner -lessors of t;he real property upon which said
Class "B" Signs exist fail Ito remove said non -conforming
structures within the time 'period provided in this
Ordinance; providing for severability; providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances orIparts of Ordinances in conflict
with this Ordinance to thehextent of any such conflict; pro-
viding for inclusion of this Ordinance in the Monroe County
Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.
Proof of publication was enitered into the records. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swjift and seconded by Mayor Harvey
to read by title only. Mr.!, Roy Cooper of Legg Outdoor
Advertising addressed the Bloard. Mary E. Wulf of the
Highway Beautification Committee also addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the County Attorney to
advertise an Ordinance to institute a Moratorium on all
Class "B" Signs for a period of six months. Motion carried
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with Mayor Harvey voting No. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
continue the Public Hearing to the Marathon meeting sche-
duled for April 12th. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Freeman
No
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion failed. Motion was then made by Commissioner Swift
and seconded by Mayor Harvey to remove the Ordinance from
consideration and cancel the remaining scheduled Public
Hearings. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Fahrer
No
Freeman
Yes
Stormont
No
Swift
Yes
Yes
The Board called for a Highway Beautification
Workshop on April 17th at 2:00 p.m.
REPORT OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve payment in the amount of
$200.00 to First Title Service Company of the Florida Keys
for an Abstract for the Matecumbe Beach Property. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the payment of
$124.00 out of the Board's Advertising Fund for the purpose
of welcoming banners for Governor Graham. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the Petitions
for Admission to A. G. Holley State Hospital for Roosevelt
Hill and Charles Werner. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Harvey appointed Commissioner Freeman to
serve as the County's representative on the Canvassing Board
for April loth.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to approve the following appointments to
the Monroe County Fine Arts Council for a term of one year:
Betty Brown-Herlth
Raymond B. Rutherford
Clayton L. Lopez
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Lewin advised the Board that the estimates for
plumbing work in the Old Jail were all well in excess of the
money allocated for that purpose. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
refer this matter to the County Administrator for the
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possible modification of th"e specifications and to consult
with the Department of Corrections concerning their approval
of any such modifications.' Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMERDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to transfer the sum of $30,000.00 to the
County's Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of funding
(along with other donations) the construction of the Animal
Shelter of the Lower Keys. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the payment of $250.00 out
of the Board's Advertising Fund for its expenses associated
with a reception at the City of Largo by Mayor Harvey.
Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL REPORTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to authorize the refunds of $75.00 to
Fred Tittle and $90.00 to Michael and Jeri Montalto. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner'Fahrer Yes
Commissioner!Freeman Yes
Commissioner;Stormont Yes
Commissioner'Swift Yes
Mayor Harvey No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Sterling D. Crowe
to place a mobile home at the same elevation as existing and
surrounding mobile homes located on Little Torch Key, within
the mobile home subdivision known as Coral Shores Estates.
Motion carried unanimously:
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Richard P.
Geranian to place a mobile'home at the same elevation as
surrounding mobile homes located on Big Coppitt, within the
mobile home subdivision known as Geiger Key Mobile Home
Subdivision. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Jose and Aracelia
Herrera to place a mobile home below the 100-year base flood
elevation and contiguous to the surrounding mobile homes
located on Key Largo, with';in the mobile home subdivision
known as Bermuda Shores. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to !approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Fred Horn to place
a mobile home at ground level and contiguous to the
surrounding mobile homes which are not elevated to the,base
flood elevation located on;Key Largo, within the mobile home
subdivision known as Bermuda Shores. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
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by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Joseph Lombardo to
place a mobile home at ground level and contiguous to the
surrounding mobile homes which are not elevated to the base
flood elevation located on Key Largo, within the mobile home
subdivision known as Bermuda Shores. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Harry Marsh to
place a mobile home at ground level and contiguous to the
surrounding mobile homes which are not elevated to the base
flood elevation located on Little Torch Key, within the
mobile home subdivision known as Coral Shores Estates.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Harry Lunden to
place a mobile home at ground level and contiguous to the
surrounding mobile homes which are not elevated to the base
flood elevation located on Key Largo, within the mobile home
subdivision known as Hammer Point Park. Motion carried una-
nimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Wallace Bruce
Freeman to construct a trap building (approximately 2,000
square feet) for storage of supplies and materials on Lots 7,
8 and 9, Block 1, Parrish Subdivision, Fisherman's Point,
Key Vaca. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Dorothy S. Hill
and Randolph D. Wall of Key Largo Fisheries to construct a
freezer (approximately 2,304 square feet) addition to
existing Key Largo Fisheries facilities located on Lots 1, 2
and 3, Block 9, Key Largo Beach Addition, Ocean Bay Drive
and Ocean Way, Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Alan D. McCaskill
to construct mini -storage warehouse units on Lots 9, 10, 11,
12 and 13, Block 2, Ramrod Shores, U. S. 1 and Munson
Avenue, Ramrod Key. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
No
Commissioner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion failed.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the Application
for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Gary Dean
Nichols II to construct a storage building for trap supplies
and equipment on property located at Lots 1 and 2, Block 7,
Toll Gate Shores, Toll Gate Shores Drive, Lower Matecumbe.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Motion was made byiCommissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Anton J. and
Bessie Vesecky to vary the ifloor elevation of buildings on
Lots 35 and 36, Block 1, Su�mmerland Key Cove 2nd Addition,
Summerland Key; said lots are located at the end of the
Summerland Key Cove Airstrip and buildings are desired to be
constructed as low as possible so as to reduce potential
hazard. Mr. Ed Murray, son; -in-law, addressed the Board.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner fahrer Yes
Commissioner Stormont Yes
Commissioner 'Swift Yes
Mayor Harvey No
Motion carried with Commissioner Freeman not present.
LEGAL. DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by,Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute an
Easement by and between Monroe County, Florida and Florida
Keys Broadcasting Corporatil,on for the purpose of granting
ingress and egress to property located on the Island of
Cudjoe Key. '
RESOLUTION NO. 082-1985
See Res. Book No. 43 which --is incorporated herein by
reference.
County Attorney Pr;oby discussed the progress of the
case of Curtis Cooley v. Monroe County and advised the Board
that the Court had ruled that the project had indeed
received an initial advisory hearing and was to proceed
through the major development process.
Mr. Proby also dis'cussed a hearing concerning the
U. S. Homes suit against the County Commission and three
individual County Commissioners. He recommended that the
firm of Albury, Morgan & He',ndrick be employed to represent
the three individual County,!Commissioners at that hearing.
Motion was made by Commissi„oner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to employ the firm of Albury, Morgan &
Hendrick to represent the three individual County
Commissioners in the suit of U. S. Homes v. Monroe County
and to appropriate the sum of up to $5,000.00 for that pur-
pose. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by,; Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to authorize the payment of all future
attorneys' fees concerningSthe Translator out of the
Translator Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
The County Attorney briefly discussed the progress
of the Bizjak and Trepas case before the Career Service
Council.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.