05/10/1985 RegularCC - 118
Regular Meeting
Board of County
Friday, May 10,
Key West
Commissioners
1985
A regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners convened on the above date. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner William Freeman,
Commissioner John Stormont, Commissioner Ed Swift, and Mayor
Pro Tem Alison Fahrer. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage,
Clerk; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; Lucien Proby,
County Attorney; Rosalie Simmons, Deputy Clerk; County
staff; members of the County's Consulting Engineers Firm;
members of the Press and Radio; and the general public.
Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer called the meeting to order.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Ross McKee of The Florida Keys Land Trust, Inc.
gave a slide presentation on the Hardwood Hammocks.
Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey entered shortly after the
beginning of the slide presentation and assumed the Chair.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve all add-ons and correc-
tions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to approve the following
items by unanimous consent:
STAFF REPORTS
Board approved payment in the amount of $450.00 to Lopez
Funeral Home for the Pauper Burial of Diane Nouel.
Board approved Amendment to Contract #85-5-878, Title CCE,
by and between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
and the Area Agency on Aging for Dade and Monroe Counties of
United Way which increases the total amount of funds to
$288,590.00, and authorized the Mayor to execute same.
Board approved the execution of a Grant Application for
Community Care For The Elderly for the year 1985-1986.
Board approved the following refunds for charges made in
error concerning Volume II of the Land Use Growth Management
Plan:
Sandra Barrett
$
8.00
R. L. Blazevic
$
8.00
James W. Bowling
$16.00
Sebastian Cabrera
$
8.00
Century 21 Baragar
Gibson Real Estate
$
8.00
Diane C. Chaplin
$
8.00
Alain W. DePierrefeu
$
8.00
Kenneth Druckman
$
8.00
Alan Eigner
$
8.00
John Esslinger
$
8.00
Paul H. Geier
$
8.00
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Carol Gradenwitz
$
8.00
Guido Incociati
$
8.00
A. Johnstone
$
8.00
Keynoter Publishing Co.
$
8.00
Keys Country Realty, Inc.
$
8.00
George and Minnette Kundtz
$
8.00
Lou Ann LaCroix
$
8.00
Mrs. H. Landry
$
8.00
Veleta R. LeGate, Island Prop.
$
8.00
Grace Manillo
$
8.00
Bill Moore, Lower Keys
Chapter of O.F.F.
$
8.00
Nancy Moran, Moran Realty
$
8.00
Franklin Ostrander
$
8.00
Port Antigua Property Owners'
Association
$
8.00
Henry J. Romstadt
$
8.00
John B. Scharch
$
8.00
Eva Schofield
$
8.00
Fred Snowman
$
8.00
Bill Vanderkloot
$
8.00
Judy Moeller
$
8.00
Board approved the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Kathryn Bakula 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.
Board approved the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Hampton G. Booker to place a mobile home
below the 100 Year Flood Elevation and contiguous to the
surrounding mobile homes which are not elevated to the base
flood elevation located on Key Largo, Key, within the mobile
home subdivision known as Cross Key Waterways.
Board approved the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Cabrera Regueyra Corp. to place a mobile
home below the 100 Year Flood Elevation and contiguous to
the surrounding mobile homes which are not elevated to the
base flood elevation located in Tavernier, within the mobile
home subdivision known as Sunset Acres.
Board approved the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of William S. and Loretto F. Scharf 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 Geiger Key, within the mobile
home subdivision known as Geiger Mobile Homes.
Board approved the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of William S. and Loretto F. Scharf 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 Geiger Key, within the mobile
home subdivision known as Tamarac Park.
Board approved, per staff recommendations and conditions, a
Permit Application from Philip B. Kates for Riprap Revetment
at Lot 6, Block 6, Kahiki Harbor Subdivision, Plantation
Key, zoned RU-1.
Board adopted the following Resolution directing the Monroe
County Public Works Department to implement a two-year
Work Program for Monroe County Road System Construction and
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Reconstruction Projects; establishing a priority listing of
such Projects; acknowledging the nature of preliminary cost
estimates therefor; and directing the Public Works
Department to maintain a cash flow monitoring program and
reporting system in connection therewith.
RESOLUTION NO. 129-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved the refund of $30.00 to Natural Technology
Homes, Inc. inasmuch as the Building Department collected
twice for the same Clearing Permit Application.
Board approved the refund of $30.00 to Joel H. Rosenblatt,
P.E. inasmuch as the Building Department had already
collected a Seawall Application Fee.
Board approved the request from the Manager of the Municipal
Service District to take Annual Leave from May 17th through
June 2nd, 1985.
Board approved the request from Roberto Hernandez to place
mobile home within the AICUZ Zone, Zone 3 (75 db and
greater) on Lot 1, Block 4, Rockland Hammock, a subdivision
according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3,
Page 114, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida;
Present Zoning, RU-1.
Board granted permission to seek Proposals for Airport
Liability Insurance.
Board approved a Cooperative Equipment Lease between State
of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
Division of Forestry, and the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners for a fire apparatus to be used by the Layton
Volunteer Fire Department, and authorized the Chairman to
execute same.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Board adopted the following Resolution approving renewal of
loan by and between The Marine Bank of Monroe County and the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and
the Monroe County Sheriff's Department, and authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to execute same.
RESOLUTION NO. 130-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following
and Chairman of the Board of
County, Florida to execute a
County of Monroe, Florida an
installation of a sign at th
Airport.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor
County Commissioners of Monroe
Sign Lease by and between the
d Alamo Rent A Car, Inc. for the
e Key West International
RESOLUTION NO. 131-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution
No. 085-1985 and upholding the decision of the Board of
Adjustment of Monroe County, Florida, without prejudice, and
denying the request of Joseph Elkins and Robert Worthey to
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reverse the decision of the Board of Adjustment of Monroe
County, Florida denying their request for a variance to
construct a dock 340 feet in length.
RESOLUTION NO. 132-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning receipt
of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 133-1985
RESOLUTION NO. 3�985
RESOLUTION NO. 3�5-1-985
RESOLUTION NO. 3� 6-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 137-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
FINE & FORFEITURE FUNDS
COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, L. E. Brown, in the
amount of 300.00; Larry R. Erskine, in the amount of
$1,403.75; Roberta S. Fine, in the amount of $418.75;
William Kuypers, in the amount of $993.75; E. Baxter
Lemmond, in the amount of $262.50; Henry Lee Morgenstern, in
the amount of $805.40; Joseph Wolkowsky, in the amount of
$1,000.00.
COURT REPORTER SERVICES Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of 557.50; Robert C. Fazio, in the
amount of $207.20; Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of
$25.00; Island Reporting Service, Inc., in the amount of
$45.00.
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Sanford
Jacobson, M.D., in the amount of 4-O.00; Mental Health Care
Center, Lower Keys, Inc., in the amount of $450.00; John P.
Mihalovich, Ph.D., in the amount of $125.00; Ronald A.
Shellow, M.D., in the amount of $250.00.
COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Florentino Cubria, in
the amount of $ 5.00; Rico R. Duval, in the amount of
$90.00; Washington Gay, in the amount of $100.00; Humberto
R. Jimenez, in the amount of $145.00; Stephen E. Moore, in
the amount of $25.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Murdick, Witt & Levy Reporting
Agency, Inc., in the amount of $858.34; Louis J. Spallone,
Clerk, in the amount of $150.00; Walter Leroy Moody, Jr., in
the amount of $1,311.28.
EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Guidance Clinic of the Upper
Keys, in the amount of $5.00.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Regular Witness Fees, in the
amount of $70.00; Auto Allowance and Travel, in the amount
of $2,595.68.
Board approved the following Warrants:
W A R R A N T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #33920-#35101, in the amount _
of $3,135,382.55.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Marine Bank, #52, in the
amount of 77, 85.90.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Barnett Bank, #52, in the
amount of 2,302.55.
CROSS KEY WATERWAY, #13-#15, in the amount of
$1,179.87.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #70-#74, in the amount of
$101,696.80.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #182-#184,
in the amount of 74,322.64.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #426-#433, in the amount of
$1,425,497-.--9-2.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #342-#346, in the amount of
$583,198.97.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND - CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT,
#78-#83, in the amount of 93 ,852.95. ---
MSD TAX DISTRICT, Florida Keys First State Bank,
#16, in the amount of 8,218.72.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #287-#296, in
the amount of 9 , 44.03.
1981 IMPROVEMENT BONDS FUND, #16, in the amount of
$450.29.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, Marine Bank, Marathon, #629-#640,
in the amount of 1513,044.72.
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS, Marine Bank, Marathon, #37-#39,
in the amount of 950,000.00.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #164-#171, in the
amount of 153,004.80.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #146-#148, in the amount of
$3,290.23.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #79-#81, in the
amount of 74,376.02.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, Barnett Bank, Summerland Branch,
#16, in the amount of 3,625.81.
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #1406-#1440, in the amount
of $35,756.67.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE FUND, #82-#84, in the
amount of 69,484.48.
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MSD TAX DISTRICT, #241-#246, in the amount of
$135,794.08.
1981 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, I & S, #39, in the amount
of $50,00�00.
Board approved the following Tourist Development Council
Expenditures:
U. S. Postmaster (Postage -Chamber) $1,000.00
Southern Bell 19061.77
Total 2,061.77**
**District
I
$1,133.97
District
II
$
103.09
District
III
$
268.03
District
IV
$
288.65
District
V
$
268.03
Board approved the attached Tourist Development Council
expenditures in the total amount of $53,729.02, subject to
invoice approval by the Finance Department.
Board approved Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
for meetings held on April loth, April 11th, April 12th,
April 13th, April 17th, and April 18th.
Board approved the following Certificate of the County
Canvassing Board:
STATE OF FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY
We, the undersigned, PAUL E. ESQUINALDO, County Judge,
ROBERT L. BROWN, Supervisor of Elections, and WM. BILLY
FREEMAN, Member of the Board of County Commissioners,
constituting the Board of County Canvassers in and for said
County, do hereby certify that we met in the office of the
Supervisor of Elections on the loth day of April, A.D.,
1985, and proceeded to publicly canvass the votes given in
the County Special Referendum Election held on the 9th day
of April, A.D., 1985, as shown by the returns on file in the
office of the County Judge and Supervisor of Elections,
respectively. We do hereby certify from said returns as
follows:
QUESTIONS
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1985-86 AND 1986-87 IN DISTRICT 1-C OF APPROXIMATELY 39% PER
YEAR PER $1,000.00 OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL
PROPERTY TO PURCHASE ONE QUICK -ATTACK RESCUE PUMPER VEHICLE
AND ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 120 AS INDICATED BELOW:
YES 65
NO 55
SHOULD MONFORE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1985-86 IN DISTRICT 1-D OF APPROXIMATELY 249 PER $1,000.00
OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY TO PURCHASE ONE
TYPE III AMBULANCE AND ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 328 AS INDICATED BELOW:
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YES 124
NO 204
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1985-86 IN DISTRICT 1-0 OF APPROXIMATELY 439 PER $1,000.00
OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY TO PURCHASE ONE
FIRE ENGINE -PUMPER VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED
EQUIPMENT?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 323 AS INDICATED BELOW:
YES 133
NO 190
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1985-86 IN DISTRICT 2 OF APPROXIMATELY 259 AND NOT TO EXCEED
309 PER $1,000.00 OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY
TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: (1) PURCHASE A NEW
TRUCK CHASSIS AND HAVE MOUNTED ONTO IT AN EXISTING 2,000
GALLON WATER TANKER FIRE APPARATUS BODY, AND (2) PURCHASE A
NEW FIRE PUMP AND 1,500 GALLON WATER TANKER FIRE APPARATUS
BODY AND HAVE THEM MOUNTED ONTO AN EXISTING TRUCK CHASSIS?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 245 AS INDICATED BELOW:
YES 186
NO 59
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1985-86 AND 1986-87 IN DISTRICT 3 OF APPROXIMATELY 159 PER
YEAR PER $1,000.00 OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL
PROPERTY TO REMOUNT AND REFURBISH AN EXISTING MODULAR
PATIENT COMPARTMENT ONTO A CAB AND CHASSIS?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 124 AS INDICATED BELOW:
YES 72
NO 52
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1985-86 AND 1986-87 IN DISTRICT 3 OF APPROXIMATELY $1.06 PER
YEAR PER $1,000.00 OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL
PROPERTY TO PURCHASE ONE RESCUE -PUMPER COMBINATION VEHICLE
AND ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT AND TO CONSTRUCT ONE
ADDITIONAL GARAGE BAY?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 120 AS INDICATED BELOW:
YES 60
NO 60
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1985-86 AND 1986-87 IN DISTRICT 4-B OF APPROXIMATELY 349 PER
YEAR PER $1,000.00 OF ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL
PROPERTY TO PURCHASE ONE FIRE ENGINE -PUMPER VEHICLE AND
ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT AND TO CONSTRUCT A
UTILITY TYPE BUILDING TO HOUSE AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 90 AS INDICATED BELOW:
YES 67
NO 23
SHOULD MONROE COUNTY LEVY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR
1985-86 IN DISTRICT 6 OF APPROXIMATELY 189 PER $1,000.00 OF
ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY TO PURCHASE ONE TYPE
III AMBULANCE AND ASSOCIATED AND/OR RELATED EQUIPMENT AND TO
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REMOUNT AND REFURBISH AN EXISTING MODULAR PATIENT
COMPARTMENT ONTO A NEW CAB AND CHASSIS?
THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST WAS 399 AS INDICATED BELOW:
YES 369
NO 30
/s/ Paul E,. Esquinaldo
County Court Judge
/s/ Robert L. Brown
Supervisor of Elections
/s/ Wm. Billy Freeman
Member, Board of County
Commissioners
In District 3 of approximately $1.06 per year per $1,000.00
of assessed taxable value of real property to purchase one
rescue -pumper combination vehicle and associated and/or
related equipment and to construct one additional garage
bay, the final vote was 60 Yes and 60 No for a total of 120
votes cast. To break the tie vote, Florida Statute 100.101,
i.e. General Election Laws applicable to Special Elections
and Statute 100.091, Paragraph 3; such persons shall draw
lots to determine who shall receive the nomination, was used
for the tie breaker. Two voters from District 3 drew the
"lots" as requested by the Canvassing Board which determine
that officially the NO vote won.
Board accepted the Report of Forfeited Vehicles/Vessels of
the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, relating to forfeited
contraband articles for the Quarter ending March 31, 1985,
pursuant to Florida Statutes 932.704(5).
Board approved the Bond of Phyllis M. Allen in the amount of
$5,000.00 as a Commissioner of the Lower Florida Keys
Hospital District.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 138-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporatgd herein by
reference. 1.AT&It WirNpkAW00- SG.E VACA CC IS1.
GENERAL REPORTS
Board authorized the final payment of $856.72 to Frank
Keevan and Son, Inc. for the completion of the Lakes Channel
Markers Project for the Boating Improvement Fund.
Board approved the recommended fee collection increase for
1985 as presented by the State of Florida Department of
Health & Rehabilitative Services.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Board accept the resignation of Dr. Jean M. Richardson from
the Monroe County Library Advisory Board and approved the
appointment of Katie (Mrs. Fulton) Ivy to fill the remaining
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portion of Dr. Richardson's term, until October 1985.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute an
Agreement by and between the County of Monroe, State of
Florida, and Key West Fishing Tournament, Inc. for pro-
fessional photographer services of sport fishing catches
made in Key West, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 139-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board approved the issuance of a one -day Permit to the
Marathon Chamber of Commerce to serve beer and wine at the
July 4th Picnic to be held at Sombrero Beach and directed
the County Administrator to advise the Chamber that it would
be necessary for them to carry the proper Public Liability
Insurance.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Board adopted the following Resolution directing the Monroe
County Zoning Board to only hear cases at the meeting place
in which the subject matter on the Zoning Agenda is physi-
cally located or its nearest location.
RESOLUTION NO. 140-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Monroe County Sheriff William A. Freeman, Jr.
addressed the Board concerning his request for a Budget
Amendment for Fiscal Year 1984-1985. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
approve the following Budget amendment for the Sheriff of
Monroe County for Fiscal Year 1984-1985 and to authorize the
Sheriff to utilize the interest currently being generated in
the Sheriff's Department bank accounts up to the $34,000.00
being requested. Motion carried unanimously.
Current Amended
Account Budget Allocation Budget
Personal Services
$4,979,376.00
$34,000.00
$5,013,376.00
Operating Expenses
1,901,074.00
- 0 -
1,901,074.00
Capital Outlay
613,072.00
- 0 -
613,072.00
Contingency
55 000.00
- 0 -
55,000.00
7,548,522. 0
34,00 .00
7,582,522.00
Mr. Bob Harris of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan,
Inc. addressed the Board and reported on the recent meeting
of the Jail Committee. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to utilize the
USO Building to house the Sheriff's Department and have the
third floor of the Jail remain available for jail facilities
unequipped. After discussion, motion was made by Commis-
sioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Swift to table
this matter until 4:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works Director Stickney addressed the Board regarding
the correction of deficiencies in the Jail. Motion was made
by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
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to accept the air-conditioning and plumbing proposal sub-
mitted by Causley Inc. in the amount of $72,000.00 for
corrections to the existing Jail facilities. After
discussion, motion was withdrawn by the maker and seconder.
The Public Works Director was directed to seek more defini-
tive bids on the air-conditioning only and report back to
the Board in two weeks. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following
Resolution approving Addendum No. 7 amending the Agreement
dated August 5, 1983 by and between Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan, Inc. and Monroe Countuy, Florida concerning the
Monroe County Jail Expansion Project. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 141-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve the 306 Project Grant Application
from the Monroe County Library to the State of Florida
Department of Education. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
County Administrator Lewin advised the Board that
the Court had requested that the Schedule of Regular
Commission Meetings be changed. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
schedule all Regular Commission Meetings of the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners for the first and third
Fridays of each month, effective June 7, 1985. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve payment in the amount of
$1,500.00 to Karl Beckmeyer, Attorney, for services rendered
regarding the Venetian Shores case, payment in the amount of
$13,387.00 to Straughn, Sharit, Bunn & Chilton, P.A. for
services rendered regarding the Port Largo litigation, and
payment in the amount of $650.00 to Winifred Sheridan
Smallwood for services rendered regarding Gulf Drive.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to approve payment in the amount of
$137.50 out of Contingency Funds to Dale R. Baldwin and
Associates for blueprints in connection with the Highway
Beautification Committee. Mr. Bob Ernst, Secretary of the
Highway Beautification Committee, addressed the Board.
Motion was withdrawn by the maker and seconder. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve payment in the
amount of $137.50 out of Contingency Funds to Dale R.
Baldwin and Associates for blueprints in connection with the
Highway Beautification Committee. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
No
Commissioner
Freeman
No
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion failed. County Administrator Lewin was directed to
obtain additional information regarding this bill and report
back to the Board.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve payment in the amount of
$1,329.12 to Risk Control Associates, Inc. for services ren-
dered from April 10, 1985 through April 26, 1985. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the installation of ---
hurricane shutters at Glynn Archer Elementary School and
Plantation Key Elementary School. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve entering into a maintenance
agreement with Motorola for $189.00 a month to cover 108
pagers. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to approve the leasing of an
automobile for the County Fire Marshall from Duncan Ford at
a cost of $345.00 per month. After discussion, motion was
withdrawn by the maker and seconder and the County
Administrator was directed to obtain additional price infor-
mation on this matter.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution
naming Airport Road at the Key West International Airport in
honor of George J. Faraldo. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 142-1985 --
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
STAFF REPORTS
Al Damron, Vice President of the Taxpayers League
of the Florida Keys, addressed the Board concerning a
requested refund to Al Fried, President of the League,
regarding an overcharge on Land Use Volume No. II in the
amount of $8.00 plus a complete refund in the amount of
$25.00 for a copy purchased by Mr. Fried and given to
Senator Plummer. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
refund $8.00 for each copy of the Land Use Volume No. II to
Al Fried of the Taxpayers League of the Florida Keys, for a
total amount of $16.00. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to instruct the County Administrator to send
copies of any and all Land Use documents to Senator Plummer
and Representative Allen. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to refund $8.00 to Roberto
Goodman for an overcharge on Land Use Volume No. II. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to deny the request from
First Baptist Church, Islamorada, for a refund for Permit
Number C16816. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
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Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
No
Commissioner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone the Application
for Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Largo Sound
Park Club, Inc. to build a 10' x 5' bathroom facility on the
community park grounds located at Shoreland Drive on Key
Largo. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Motion carried. County Attorney Proby was directed to
clarify the legal ownership of this property and ability to
construct on same.
Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, addressed the Board
and requested authority to purchase three Brush Chippers at
a cost of $39,000.00. Bob Ernst addressed the Board.
After discussion, the Board directed Mr. Aguero to work with
the Highway Beautification Committee and the County
Extension Service to create a program of providing mulch to
the public. The Board discussed the possible use of Key
West's "Conch Recovery" unit and the County Administrator
was directed to contact the City of Key West and request
that Mr. Aguero be allowed to look into their Resource
Recovery Program. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the
request of the MSD Manager to purchase three Brush Chippers
at a cost of $39,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Faher to authorize the MSD Manager to purchase
three used trucks with new dump bodies from an Atlanta,
Georgia dealer for the sum of $10,000.00 each, with guaranty
and delivery to Miami. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
No
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve and authorize the Chairman
of the Board to execute the Contract between the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners and the State of
Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
concerning primary care services and operation of the County
Public Health Units. Motion carried unanimously.
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REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Joe Wise, Vice President of Wm. R. Hough & Co.,
addressed the Board concerning the possiblity of re -funding
the original $8,000,000 MSD Bond Issue. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
authorize Wm. R. Hough & Co. to prepare the necessary docu-
mentation and work with the staff for possible re -funding
within the next one hundred twenty days. Roll call vote was
unanimous. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey to re-establish
the County fee of 20% from the Garbage Franchisees. During
discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by Mayor
Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to withdraw
from the table the matter of the Garbage Franchisee
Contracts. Motion was withdrawn. The Clerk was instructed
to deliver copies of the executed Contracts currently in
force back to the Board after lunch and the County Attorney
was instructed to check the legality of these Contracts.
The County Attorney was instructed to inquire into
the possible purchase of land adjacent to the Key Largo
Landfill and report back to the Board.
The MSD Manager was instructed to include in the
Hazen and Sawyer Contract a report on the feasibility of use
of the burrow pit at Long Key.
Commissioner Swift discussed a proposed pilot
program of joint use of the Wild Life Crocodile Preserve and
Key Largo Landfill and the County Attorney was directed to
obtain all possible information on this matter. Joe Wise
discussed the problems of Card Sound Bridge and was
requested to report back to the Board after further review.
Mr. Wise then discussed funding possiblities for public
buildings to implement the County Master Plan.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Reggie Paros, EMS Director, addressed the Board
regarding Ambulance Service for Big Coppitt Key. Mike
Grayson, Ambulance Chief of the Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire
Department, appeared before the Board and gave the current
status of his Department. After discussion, Mr. Grayson was
directed to continue "as is" for four weeks and report back
to the Board. Geoffrey Littick, Owner of Atlantic Ambulance
Services Corporation, addressed the Board. Paul Galloway,
resident of District 1-A, read to the Board a Resolution
adopted by the Stock Island Volunteer Fire Department con-
cerning ambulance service on Stock Island, Key Haven and Big
Coppitt. After a lengthy discussion, the County
Administrator was directed to conduct a meeting of a commit-
tee consisting of himself, representatives of both Districts
and representatives of the medical community, and report
back to the Board.
The Board recessed for lunch.
The Board reconvened after lunch with everyone presen
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REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Kirk Zuelch, State Attorney, addressed the Board
concerning his needs for additional office space. The
County Administrator was instructed to look into the
purchase of trailers presently owned by the City of Key West
for possible short-term use as extra office space for Mr.
Zuelch. Discussion ensued regarding building space for all
Constitutional Officers. County Attorney Proby reported on
the lawsuit concerning the Jail Facilities. Sheriff Freeman
then addressed the Board concerning the third floor of the
Jail and after discussion, Mayor Harvey directed all
Commissioners to meet the next day and tour the third floor.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Mayor Harvey to remove from the table the motion to utilize
the USO Building to house the Sheriff's Department and have
the third floor of the Jail remain available for jail faci-
lities unequipped. Commissioner Swift moved to amend the
motion to include the State Attorney's Offices. The maker
of the original motion accepted the amendment. Roll call
vote on the motion as amended was unanimous. Bob Harris of
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. was directed to submit
plans at the next meeting of the Board. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to offer the City of Key West $256,000.00 for the
purchase of the USO property and that the County Attorney
and County Administrator personally present a copy of the
original Contract to the City for execution within the next
week. Roll call vote was unanimous. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to re -appropriate $400,000.00 formerly
designated for tax relief in Fiscal Year 1985-1986 to the
USO Building for the offices of the Sheriff and State
Attorney. Commissioner Stormont moved to amend the motion
to include the transfer of $152,000.00 allocated for the
third floor Jail partitioning to the USO Building construc-
tion. The maker of the motion accepted the amendment. Roll
call vote on the motion as amended was unanimous.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. John Dent addressed the Board and presented an
updated copy of the proposed Complaint regarding the State
School Funding Lawsuit. Motion was made by Commissioner
Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to establish a
Tax Advisory Committee consisting of a member representing
Monroe County, a member representing the City of Key West,
Senator Larry Plummer, Representative Joe Allen, and some
members of the community to address the subject of alternate
sources of funding for Monroe County to gain relief from ad
valorem taxes and to create proposals for submission to the
Legislature. Property Appraiser Ervin Higgs addressed the
Board. Roll call vote on the motion was unanimous. Motion
was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to hire Joe Hunt and Info Tech to act as consultants
for data required in this lawsuit at a total cost of up to
$32,000.00 to be taken from Contingency. 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. Motion was then made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to proceed with the
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lawsuit with the understanding that John Dent supply more
specific information in Paragraphs 12, 13 and 14 of the
Complaint. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Fahrer
Yes
Freeman
Yes
Stormont
No
Swift
Yes
Yes
STAFF REPORTS
Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, addressed the Board
concerning the Garbage Franchisee Contracts. The Clerk
advised the Board that the Contracts were executed on
November 16, 1984.
Art Skelly, Airport Director, reported on the
negotiations between Five 6-6666 Cab Company and Island
Transportation Service for the franchises at Key West
International Airport and gave his recommendations. John
Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Island Transportation
Service, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to direct the County Attorney to prepare contracts
with both Five 6-6666 Cab Company and Island Transportation
Service for the taxicab and limousine franchises at Key West
International Airport and bring back to the Board at the
next meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous with
Commissioner Stormont not present and Commissioner Swift
abstaining because of conflict of interest.
Art Skelly, Airport Director, addressed the Board
concerning the consideration of interim Airport usage fees
for off -Airport car rental companies. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
postpone for four weeks consideration of interim Airport
usage fees for off -Airport car rental companies. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to authorize the advertisement of
a Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at
9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23rd at Key Colony Beach City
Hall in Marathon to review the Text of Land Use Volume II.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Swift to hold Public
Workshops regarding the Text of Land Use Volume II on
May 20th, May 21st and May 22nd. Roll call vote was unani-
mous. Motion was then made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to hold the following Special
Meetings/Public Hearings to review Map Changes:
9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 28th, Casa Marina,
Key West, for Map Changes from Stock Island
up to, but not including, Big Pine Key
9:00 a.m., Friday, May 31st, Key Colony
Beach City Hall, Marathon, for Map Changes
from Big Pine Key through Layton
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9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 4th, Elks' Club,
Tavernier, for Map Changes from Layton
through Key Largo
9:00 a.m., Thursday, June 6th, Casa Marina,
Key West, for Map Changes for any overflow
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the payment for up to four
advisers to consult with each County Commissioner concerning
the final changes in the Text and also Map Changes for the
Land Use Plan. Commissioner Swift indicated that he felt
that these people should be paid $100.00 a day for their
services to the Board of County Commissioners. The County
Attorney advised the Board that compensation of that nature
would require the adoption of an Ordinance to authorize
same. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to declare an emergency due to the
existence of the moratorium and the requirements of the
planning process. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Stormont No
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Harvey No
Motion failed due to the lack of a four -fifths vote.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to reconsider the Board's previous
action establishing certain dates for Workshops and Public
Hearings on the Land Use Plan. 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.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to advertise for an Ordinance
authorizing the compensation for certain residents of Monroe
County to act as advisers to the Board of County
Commissioners on the Land Use Plan during the hearings pre-
viously scheduled by the Board. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Freeman Yes
Commissioner Stormont No
Commissioner Swift Yes
Mayor Harvey No
Motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Section 19-129 of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances concerning the parking of trucks, trailers and
travel trailers so as to provide for change of dimensions
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and weights thereof; providing for severability; providing
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 providing for an
effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the
records. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to read by title only. Motion
carried unanimously. Bob Ernst of Marathon addressed the
Board concerning the Ordinance. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to amend Subparagraph (b) to include the words "motor homes
or motor coaches." Motion carried unanimously. Motion was
made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to amend the proposed Ordinance to provide that the
vehicle must be owned by the property owner or renter of the
property. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner
Swift not present. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the Ordinance
as amended. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner
Swift not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 010-1985
See Ord. Book No. 9 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on 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, stock brokers, travel agents, accountants
and attorneys; providing for severability; providing for
repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
with this Ordinance to the extent 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 entered into the records. Motion
was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the
Ordinance as amended at previous Public Hearings. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 011-1985
See Ord. Book No. 9 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on 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 and entitled "Pyramid Uses"; providing for the per-
mitting 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, 19-216.1, 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-Q, BU-2-R,
BU-2-S, BU-2-T and BU-2-U) as described in Sections 19-217,
19-217.1, 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
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for severability; providing for inclusion 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 Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. Motion carried
unanimously. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
adopt the Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-1985
See Ord. Book No. 9 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 029-1984 and 009-1985; providing for
an exemption to the moratorium as extended by Ordinance No.
029-1984 and 009-1985, to provide for the building of
churches in GU Zones as defined in Chapter 19 of the Code of
Ordinances; providing for severability; 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. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to adopt the Ordinance. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
ORDINANCE NO. 013-1985
See Ord. Book No. 9 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
establishing and creating a moratorium on new and additional
Signs in Monroe County, classified as Class "B" Signs, as
defined in Section 19-254(b) of the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; establishing a time certain for said moratorium
on Signs; establishing an effective date of said moratorium;
providing for two (2) separate Public Hearings for this
Ordinance; 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 Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and pro-
viding 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. Bob Ernst and William Westray
spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
adopt the Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 014-1985
See Ord. Book No. 9 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
repealing Ordinance No. 001-1985 excluding Section "B"
thereof; providing for the repeal of Subsection "B" of
Section 19-154 of the Code of Ordinances of Monroe County,
Florida; providing for severability; repealing all
Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance to the extent of said conflict; and providing for
an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into
the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Mayor Harvey to read by title only. Motion
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carried unanimously. Bob Ernst addressed the Board con-
cerning the Ordinance and favored it. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman
to adopt the Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 015-1985
See Ord. Book No. 9 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
pertaining to the replacement and substitution of currently
existing mobile homes by the owners thereof with newer or
new mobile homes in certain specified Zoning Districts; pro-
viding for a procedure for obtaining Replacement Permits
through the Monroe County Building Department and the Zoning
Department after Public Hearing; providing criteria
governing the issuance of Replacement Permits; providing
that Replacement Permits shall not be issued in certain spe-
cified Zoning Districts; providng for an Appeals procedure
concerning the granting or denial of such Replacement
Permits to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners;
providing for severability; providing that all Ordinances or
parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict; pro-
viding for inclusion in the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and providing for an effective date. Proof of
publiction was entered into the records. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Alan
Timothy Johnson, President of the Coral Shores Property
Owners Association, addressed the Board. Imogene Synon
spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt the
Ordinance. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion
was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to strike the words in the first WHEREAS
on Page 2, "or upon which a mobile home existed prior to
January, 1973," and to strike on Page 3 in Section 1 the
phrase or on property upon which a mobile home existed
prior to January, 1973," and to adopt the Ordinance as
amended. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 016-1985
See Ord. Book No. 9 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on the Supplemental
County Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 1984-1985. Proof
of publication was entered into the records. Motion was
made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner
Swift to approve the Supplemental Budget and adopt the
following Resolutions concerning Supplemental Budget.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 143-1985
RESOLUTION 1F0. 44-1985
RESOLUTION N0. 45- 985
RESOLUTION N0. 46- 985
RESOLUTION N0. 4 - 985
RESOLUTION N0. 48- 985
RESOLUTION N0. T 49- 985
RESOLUTION N0. 50- 985
RESOLUTION N0. T—M- 9$i�
RESOLUTION NO. 152-1985
RESOLUTION NO. 153-1985
RESOLUTION N0. 54- 985
RESOLUTION N0. 55- Y985
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RESOLUTION NO. 156-1985
RESOLUTION OF 1-57--M-5
RESOLUTION N0. 58- 985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to reconsider Resolution No.
138-1985 adopted earlier during this meeting concerning the
transferring of funds. Motion carried unanimously. This
Resolution was brought back on the floor and was withdrawn
from consideration by the Clerk since the Board had taken
action contrary to the contents of the Resolution.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to withdraw from the Agenda
and refer to the County Administrator and County Attorney
the proposed Resolution approving plat of Bay Hammock
Subdivision for record and the proposed Resolution approving
amended plat of Valhalla Island for record. During
discussion, the second was withdrawn. Motion died for lack
of a second and the Board considered the items.
Michael Halpern, attorney, addressed the Board con-
cerning Bay Hammock Subdivision.
Ray Johnson and Helene Johnson addressed the Board
and discussed the proposed Resolution approving plat of
Largo Gardens First Addition for record. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor Harvey to adopt
this Resolution. During discussion, motion was withdrawn.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to postpone this item until the Board
receives further information concerning HRS approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
Michael Halpern, attorney representing Bay Hammock,
addressed the Board concerning their request for plat appro-
val. This matter was referred to County Administrator Lewin
and County Attorney Proby for a report. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to
postpone this matter for two weeks. Motion carried unani-
mously.
No action was taken on the proposed Resolution
approving amended plat of Valhalla Island for record.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Harvey discussed the Silver Award which had
been awarded to Monroe County for its contributions to the
United Way program.
Mayor Harvey discussed the Animal Shelter. Motion
was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to authorize the County to begin construction of the
Animal Shelter on Stock Island with County forces utilizing
the $30,000.00 appropriated by Monroe County and the
approximate $35,000.00 contribution from the dissolved
former Humane Society. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Harvey authorizing the preparation and adver-
tisement of a proposed Ordinance which would include
requirements for veterinarians to be responsible for the
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issuance of dog licenses on premises. Motion carried unani-
mously.
The subject of word processing equipment for the
Commissioners' offices was discussed and the matter was
referred to County Administrator Lewin and Commissioner
Swift to obtain further information and report back to the
Board.
No action was taken regarding the Planter's Pointe
appeal.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the County
Administrator to seek proposals concerning the scope and
cost of services for remote sensing photogrammetry and
review to include injection systems, landfills, marinas,
septic tanks and cesspools and storm water runoff to be
received by the week of May 27th. During discussion,
Commissioner Stormont offered an amendment to include
"base -line data." The amendment was accepted by the maker
of the motion and included as part of the original motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the proposal from The
Islamorada Bank for Tax Anticipation Notes of the Gulf Drive
Special Road and Bridge Taxing District in the amount of
$28,500.00 and interest rate at 7.5% per annum. Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following
Resolution authorizing issuance of Tax Anticipation Warrant
for Gulf Drive Special Road and Bridge Taxing District.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 159-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to postpone for two weeks a
proposed Resolution regarding the payment of dumping fees
for dumping at all landfill sites operated by Monroe County.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
rescinding Resolution No. 088-1985 and authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida to execute an Agreement by and between the
State of Florida Department of Transportation and Monroe
County, Florida regarding the Project known as WPI #6826601
- Marathon Airport - MIRLS, VASI, Groove, Overlay, Windcone,
Lights, Vault and Generator. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 160-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
The Board then continued their discussion of a pro-
posed Emergency Ordinance to authorize the payment of indi-
viduals to assist County Commissioners in changes to the
Land Use Plan and Maps. Motion was made by Commissioner
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Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to declare that an
emergency exists due to the existence of the Moratorium and
Land Use Plan requirements and waiving the requirements of
advertising under the provisions of Florida Statutes 125.66.
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. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following
Ordinance authorizing each Commissioner to hire four aides
to review the Land Use Text and assist in making changes to
the Land Use Map and authorizing partial compensation which
may be paid not to exceed $100.00 per day if desired.
ORDINANCE NO. 17-1985
See Ord. Book No. 9 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
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to place on the next Marathon Agenda
a request from Bill Becker, President of the Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Big Pine Key
Secondary Road Committee, to address the Board. Motion
carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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