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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Friday, June 21, 1985
Key West
A regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners convened on the above date. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Alison Fahrer,
Commissioner William Freeman, Commissioner John Stormont,
Commissioner Ed Swift, and Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also
present were Rosalie Simmons, Deputy Clerk; Kermit Lewin,
County Administrator; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; County
staff; members of the County's Consulting Engineers Firm;
members of the Press and Radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve the following items by una-
nimous consent:
STAFF REPORTS
Board approved a Final Contract Close-out Change Order No. 1
for the New Terminal Entrance Road (Phase II), Key West
International Airport, A.I.P. Project No. 3-12-0037-01, sub-
ject to FAA concurrence.
Board approved the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Dale and Paula Wolgast to construct
storage space underneath the house (breakaway construction)
thirteen feet above M.S.L. located on Key Largo, at Lot 8,
Block 3, Section 23, Township 62 South, Range 38 East, Ocean
Park Estates Subdivision.
Board approved the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Rachel S. Carico 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 Big Coppitt Key, within the mobile home sub-
division known as Porpoise Point, Section 2.
Board approved the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Sebastian Buz DeCarlo to place a mobile
home at ground level and contiguous to the surrounding
elevation located on Key Largo, within the mobile home sub-
division known as Cross Key Waterway.
Board approved the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of Agustin de la Vega to place a mobile
home at ground level and contiguous to the surrounding
mobile homes which are not elevated to the base flood eleva-
tion located on Key Largo, within the mobile home sub-
division known as Sunset Acres.
Board approved the Application for Variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance of George and Sue Mann to place a mobile
home at ground level and contiguous to the surrounding
mobile homes which are not elevated to the base flood eleva-
tion located on Key Largo, within the mobile home sub-
division known as Hammer Point Park.
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Board adopted the following Resolution approving Change
Order No. 1 amending the Contract by and between Monroe
County, Florida and General Asphalt Company, Inc. for the
Key Vaca Road III Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 179-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution, incorporating a
Biological Assessment into the record, concerning approval,
per staff recommendations, of the Application for Permit of
William Siler and Loretta Thompson to provide improved boat
mooring facilities for two residential canal front lots on
Key Largo within the subdivision known as Key Largo Ocean
Shores, Lots 16 and 17, Block 3; zoned RU-1.
RESOLUTION NO. 180-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
STAFF REPORTS
Board approved the Senior Community Service Project Budget
for Fiscal Year 1985/1986 and authorized the Chairman of the
Board to sign the SCSP proposal and contract effective July
1, 1985 through June 30, 1986.
Board approved Fiscal Year 1986 Proposal and Contract with
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services regarding
the Monroe County Transportation Program and authorized the
Chairman of the Board to sign all Assurances and Contracts.
Board approved LSP General Revenue Funds Grant Application
and Contract for Monroe County In -Home Services and
authroized the Chairman to sign all documents.
Board authorized a Call For Bids for one Quick -Attack Rescue
Pumper Vehicle and Associated and/or Related Equipment for
Municipal Services Taxing District 1-C.
Board authorized a Call For Bids for one Fire Engine Pumper
Vehicle and Associated and/or Related Equipment for
Municipal Services Taxing District 4-B.
Board authorized a Call For Bids for one Quick -Attack Rescue
Pumper Vehicle and one Aerial Fire Truck Vehicle and
Associated and/or Related Equipment for Municipal Services
Taxing District #5.
Board authorized a Call For Bids for Refurbishment and
Re -Chassis of a 1980 Type III Ambulance for Municipal
Services Taxing District #6.
AWARDING OF BIDS
Board accepted the staff recommendation regarding the
awarding of bid for one Type III Ambulance for Municipal
Services Taxing District #6 and awarded the low bid to Aero
Products Corporation, 708 Industry Road, Longwood, Florida,
in the amount of $56,798.70.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
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County, Florida to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1
DOTFA82SO-13060 covering FSS/ATCT space at the Key West
International Airport by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and the Department
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern
Region.
RESOLUTION NO. 181-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution creating a Tax
Advisory Committee to study all potential sources of revenue
to support local government to relieve the burden of the ad
valorem tax.
RESOLUTION NO. 182-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning receipt
of unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 183-1985
RESOLUTION NO. 8��9-5
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 185-1985
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 REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court
Reporters, in the amount of $64.50.
WITNESS PAYROLL, Regular Witness Fees, in the
amount of 270.00; Auto Allowance and Travel, in the amount
of $1,227.35.
Board approved the following Warrants:
W A R R A N T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #36315-#363952 in the amount
Of $1,623,122.77.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, FRS, #143, in the amount of
$2309178.UT—.—
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #187, in
the amount of $25,185.83.
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #537-#538, in the amount of
$26,483.5T—
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #351-#353, in the amount of
$266,356.T-
5.
TRANSLATOR FUND, #78, in the amount of $780.84.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #3014304, in
the amount of 35,238.64.
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE, #87-#89, in the
amount of 09,596.35.
1984-1985 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, in the amount of
$6779421.79.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #174, in the amount of
$59,404.17
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #150, in the amount of $2,336.41.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #86, in the amount
of $6,216.68.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #617-#620, in the,amount of
$209,964.82.
MSO TAX DISTRICT, Marine Bank, #652-#653, in the
amount of—$98,779.80.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, Florida First National Bank,
#249, in the amount of 1,669.57.
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #1468-#1482, in the amount
of $13,840.64.
Board approved, pursuant to the provisions of Florida
Statutes Chapters 30 and 129.06(2), the following Budget
Amendment for the Sheriff of Monroe County for the Fiscal
Year 1984-1985 to allow for the reimbursement for the
Bicycle Grant funds to be included in the current Budget:
Current
Added
Account
Budget
Allocations
Budget
Personal Services
5,0 3,376.00
- 0 -
$59013,376.00
Operating Expenses
1,901,074.00
45,000.00
1,946,074.00
Capital Outlay
613,072.00
- 0 -
613,072.00
Contingency
55 000.00
- 0 -
55 000.00
7,582,522.00
$45,000.00
7,627,522.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to approve all additions, corrections and
deletions. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Section 2-284 of the Monroe
County Code and providing for an additional paragraph
thereto to be entitled Paragraph "B"; providing that the
Executive Director of the Fine Arts Council set forth
therein may be either an individual or a corporation for the
purposes of contracting for the services of said Executive
Director; 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 record. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
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and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to read by title only.
Connie Moody, Program Coordinator for the Fine Arts Council,
addressed the Board. There was no other public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to adopt the Ordinance. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 020-1985
See Ord. Book No. 9 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
providing that the Code of Ordinances, County of Monroe, be
amended by revising Section 8-17 amending the definitions of
"Bulky Items" and "Rubbish"; by revising Section 8-23 to
provide for issuance of permits to transport solid waste in
Monroe County, Florida by the Municipal Service District and
to provide for fee upon proper application for a permit to
transport solid waste in Monroe County; by revising Section
8-27 to provide for nature of service; adding a new section
to be numbered 8-40 to provide for judicial remedies for any
violations to this section of the Code; adding a new section
to be numbered 8-41 to provide for enforcement of Section
8-23 of the Code; adding a new section to be numbered 8-42
to provide for revocation of permits; providing for
severability; repealing all Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for inclusion in
the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the
record. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to read by title only. There was no
public input. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
continue until the next Public Hearing.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Swift advised the Board that after
further consideration, he objected to the addition of Item
G-10 concerning the Five 6-6666 Contract at Key West
International Airport and requested that this item be
deferred until the next Commission meeting. After
discussion, the Board unanimously agreed to defer Item G-10
until the next regular Commission meeting.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Swift requested that a new Item J-19
be added to the Agenda concerning a report on the meeting of
the Board of Directors of County Commissions. Motion was
made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont to allow the addition of Item J-19 to the Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman that the Commission should hear from
Ron Stack and Bob Ernst concerning Code Enforcement
problems. Commissioner Fahrer advised the Board of a letter
from the Marathon Chamber of Commerce stating that Bob Ernst
should be heard in Marathon. Mr. Ernst addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to allow Bob Ernst to
proceed with his presentation to the Board at 9:45 a.m.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Freeman
Yes
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Harvey
No
Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS
Fred Tittle, attorney representing Ocean Reef Club,
Inc., addressed the Board concerning their Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to
approve the Application for Variance to the Flood Hazard
Ordinance of Ocean Reef Club, Inc. to construct mini -
warehouses planned for seasonal storage of vehicles at 12
feet above M.S.L. located in Section 7, Range 41 East,
Township 59 South, Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously.
The County Administrator was directed to correct all records
as to the descripton of the property.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve a request from the 726
Tactical Squadron to use Marathon Airport for an exercise
from June 23rd through June 28th. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Faher to authorize the payment of a medical
bill in the amount of $420.00 for a gentleman who was in an
accident in one of the County welfare vans. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Lewin advised the County that he was in touch
with a gentleman in the Big Pine Key area about a nine -acre
parcel of land for a park and recreational area. He was
directed to continue pursuing this matter.
The County Administrator advised the Board that the
City of Key West had postponed the contract for the transfer
and sale of the USO Building and had advised him that this
item would be on their July 2nd Agenda.
Mr. Lewin advised the Board that Big Coppitt
Volunteer Ambulance Service would continue operating as is
for the present time.
The County Administrator discussed the applicants
for County Planning Director and gave his recommendations.
He advised that Charles Pattison had revised his proposed
contract to Mr. Lewin's satisfaction. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to
accept the County Administrator's recommendation that
Charles Pattison be hired as Building -Planning -Zoning
Director of Monroe County. During discussion, the County
Attorney was directed to make a study of the Land Use Plan
insofar as Chapter 125 is concerned regarding the county
manager type of government. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
Commissioner
Fahrer
Yes
Commissioner
Freeman
No
Commissioner
Stormont
Yes
Commissioner
Swift
Yes
Mayor Harvey
Yes
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Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS
Michael Halpern,, attorney, addressed the Board
concerning Bay Hammock Subdivision. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve the plat of Bay Hammock Subdivision on the condition
w that the County Administrator obtain the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority's approval of additional fire mains and
find out whether their determination has changed. After
discussion, 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. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to postpone approval of the
plat of Bay Hammock Subdivision until the County
Administrator and County Attorney can assure the Board of
County Commissioners that the plat meets the requirements of
the Code. Mr. Halpern addressed the Board. During
discussion, Commissioner Stormont amended his motion to add
the following requirements: (1) That the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority's letter of coordination be done and pre-
sented as far as their conformance with requirements of the
plat filing code concerning the new pieces of material as
submitted June, 1985; (2) That the County Attorney issue an
opinion regarding the inconsistency with the major develop-
ment approval; and (3) That the County Attorney determine
that according to the plat filing ordinance, protection has
been afforded the County concerning platting in flood prone
areas. The amendment was accepted by the seconder. Roll
call vote on the motion as amended was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Fahrer Yes
Commissioner Freeman No
Commissioner Stormont Yes
Commissioner Swift No
Mayor Harvey Yes
Motion carried. The Chairman advised Mr. Halpern that she
would call a Special Commission Meeting to consider this
matter as soon as Mr. Halpern complies with the foregoing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bob Ernst made a presentation to the Board on
behalf of the Middle Keys Citizens Association and the
Highway Beautification Committee with regard to certain code
enforcement items. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to direct the County
Administrator to work with Florida D.O.T. on the acquisition
of the right-of-way in front of the Smith Property in
Marathon. Motion carried unanimously. The Board directed
Ron Stack to pursue the code enforcement violations on Key
Vaca.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Jack Shreve, Public Counsel, advised the Board of
the Stipulation of Settlement concerning the Application of
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K W Resort Utilities Corp., successor to Stock Island
Utility Company, for increased sewer rates. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to direct the County
Administrator to write letters of appreciation to the Office
of the Public Counsel, to the Stock Island Citizens
Committee, and to Attorney Sheri Smallwood. Motion carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mike Egan, representing Kyle Brothers, addressed
the Board concerning their Permit Application. Motion was
made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Swift to allow withdrawal of the Permit Application of
George Kyle regarding canal excavation and file and assure
thqat it may be put back on the Agenda when status of their
current State Permit was decided. Motion carried unani-
mously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
William Strong, resident of Cudjoe Key, addressed
the Board concerning numerous code enforcement violations in
connection with Lots 15 and 17 of Sacarma Bay Subdivision
owned by Joseph Cates/Florida Keys Builders Supply. After
lengthy discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer
and seconded by Mayor Harvey to turn over the list of code
enforcement violations to a task force directed by the
County Administrator and Ron Stack and instruct them to pre-
sent a status report to the Board in two weeks and each two
weeks thereafter. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board entered into a discussion concerning the
possible purchase of Truman School. Sheriff Freeman,
Property Appraiser Higgs and Tax Collector Knight addressed
the Board. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey to purchase
Truman School subject to a traffic analysis. Motion died
for lack of a second. Motion was then made by Commissioner
Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to proceed with
all haste to work out the bonding that will make it possible
to complete Jackson Square. Motion was ruled out of order.
Bob Harris addressed the Board. No further action was
taken.
The Board recessed for lunch.
The Board reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with the meeting
being called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Th County Administrator reported on his meeting
with the Sheriff and the Consultants concerning the
construction of the new building on the USO site. Motion
was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve the architect's plans of
the building on the USO property and accept same as a Monroe
County Commission Building for the Sheriff's use. Sheriff
Freeman addressed the Board,. Harry Knight addressed the
Board concerning the parking problems at Jackson Square.
Mayor Harvey entered during this discussion and assumed the
Chair. The County Administrator was directed to write a
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letter to the City about allowing parking on one side of
Southard Street. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to direct the County
Administrator to investigate leasing the FKAA property
behind the tanks and renew negotiations regarding removal of
the tanks. Motion carried unanimously. Roll call vote on
the original motion was taken with the following results:
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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 Stormont to adopt the following Resolution
authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute an
Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement by and between the
Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and
Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce in connection with a
fireworks display to be performed on July 4, 1985. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 186-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Board decided that the 5th of July would not be
a County holiday.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Jimmy Goff of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan
addressed the Board concerning the Upper Keys Airport Site
Selection Study. Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to accept the final draft
of the Upper Keys Airport Site Selection Study and allow
transmission for review byAhe necessary parties. Art
Skelly and Bob Harris addressed the Board. Roll call vote
was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the adver-
tisement for a consultant to do the environmental impact
studies and related necessary documents. 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.
AWARDING OF BIDS
The Board discussed proposals received for a
$28,1000.00 loan for the purpose of funding the remounting,
refurbishing and modifying of a Type III Ambulance for
Municipal Service Taxing District #3. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
refer these proposals to the Bid Committee for recommen-
dation back at the June 25th meeting. Motion carried unani-
mously with Commissioner Swift not present.
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The Board discussed proposals received for an
$88,000.00 loan for the purpose of funding the purchase of
one Type III Ambulance and associated and/or related equip-
ment and to remount and refurbish an existing modular
patient compartment onto a new cab and chassis. Motion was
made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner
Freeman to refer these proposals to the Bid Committee for
recommendation back at the June 25th meeting. Motion
carried unanimously with Commissioner Swift not present.
STAFF REPORTS
Art Skelly addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
follow the recommendation of staff and approve the PBA pro-
posal to correct pre -petition default of $20,553.64 at Key
West by paying 1/12 of the total amount monthly over a
period of twelve months beginning on or about August 15,
1985. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to approve Tourist Development
Council expenditures in the amount of $102,290.60, subject
to invoice approval by the Finance Department.
Charles Aguero, MSD Manager, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by
Commissioner Fahrer to approve, per staff recommendations,
the new job classification of Plant Electrician who must be
a licensed electrician in Monroe County. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor Harvey
Motion carried.
Fahrer
Yes
Freeman
Yes
Stormont
Yes
Swift
No
No
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Art Skelly, Airport Director, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by
Commissioner Freeman to approve a Lease Renewal for Island
City Flying Service at Key West International Airport.
During discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by
Commissioner Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
postpone consideration of a Lease Renewal for Island City
Flying Service at Key West International Airport for two
weeks in order for Mr. Skelly to negotiate certain improve-
ments to the Lease. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve settlement of the John
Baker case in the amount of $2,500.00 in accordance with the
County Attorney's recommendation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to adopt the following Resolution to
approve and execute an Amendment to the Project Agreement by
and between the State of Florida Department of Natural
Resources and Monroe County and the Key West Port and
Transit Authority in re: Boating Improvement Fund Project
known as Garrison Bight Boat Park, FBIP Project Number
B84071, to increase the Project amount by $2,950.00 from
$46,896.32 to $49,846.32. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 187-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution
approving and authorizing execution of Change Orders No. 4
and 5 amending the Contract by and between Monroe County,
Florida and Monroe Construction Company concerning the
Monroe County Jail Expansion Project. Motion carried unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 188-1985
See Res. Book No. 44 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to authorize Commissioner Stormont's
appointment to the Florida Keys Resource Planning and
Management Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor informed the Board that each of them
would receive an invitation to the dedication of the Bird
Sanctuary at Higgs County Beach on July 9th.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner Swift to approve the appointment of Louis
LaTorre to the Florida Association of County Aging
Executives.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to direct the Sign Board Committee to
pursue alternatives to the existing billboard situation.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board entered into a discussion concerning
Lower Matecumbe Key (Blaisdell Tract). The County
Administrator was directed to send a letter to the State
advising them that Monroe County chooses not to take any
action at this time.
The Board unanimously agreed to accept Commissioner
Swift's nomination of Peggy Murphree to the Library Board.
The Board unanimously accepted Commissioner Swift's appoint-
ment of Michelle Keevan to the Zoning Board. The Board also
unanimously agreed to Commissioner Fahrer's appointment of
Fran Lyle to the Capital Improvements Committee and Mayor
Harvey's appointment of George Fetherston to the Capital
Improvements Committee.
Motion was may by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve a letter regarding peer
review of Volume I of the Land Use Plan. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to direct the County Administrator to
respond to the letter received from Siemon, Larsen & Purdy
regarding additional compensation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to adopt the following Resolution of
intent to levy the fifth and sixth cent local gas tax.
Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 189-1985
See Res. Book No. which s incorporated herein by
reference.
The Deputy Clerk was directed to note for the record that
the above Resolution was passed by a majority plus one vote
so that a referendum is not needed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to direct the County Attorney to
advertise a new proposed Animal Control Ordinance for three
Public Hearings. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Fahrer to authorize the County Attorney to
advertise for Public Hearing a proposed Ordinance
establishing a Commission for the aid of the handicapped;
providing for the qualifications, appointments and terms for
officers of this Commission; providing for the organizing of
said Commission and the prerogatives and powers of the
Commission; providing for limitations on the powers of the
Commission; providing for the help and assistance to be pro-
vided by other County personnel; providing for severability;
repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code
of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahrer and seconded
by Commissioner Swift to approve a Proclamation in honor of
the Statue of Liberty and to authorize the Mayor to execute
same. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board entered into a discussion concerning
Bee's Pet Shop. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and
seconded by Mayor Harvey that an emergency exists concerning
the zoning requirements with regard to Bee's Pet Shop.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Mayor Harvey
and seconded by Commissioner Swift to amend the BU-2-Q
classification of the Zoning Ordinance to add pet shops.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swift gave a report on the meeting of
the Board of Directors of the County Commissions which he
recently attended.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Commissioner Freeman to approve the Application for
Variance to the Flood Hazard Ordinance of Carol Calautti to
place a mobile home at ground level and contiguous to the
surrounding mobile homes which are not elevated to the base
flood elevation on Key Largo, within the mobile home sub-
division known as Lake Surprise Estates. Motion carried
unanimously.
Fred Tittle, representing Key Stone Products, Inc.,
addressed the Board concerning the Amended Permit
Application of Stella Neville, Inc. for excavation. Kenneth
Shang, Consulting Engineer, also addressed the Board. Peter
Santi also addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to
approve the Amended Permit Application of Stella Neville,
Inc. conditioned upon the full restoration of the property
as outlined; that at the time of the restoration period,
the County would be contacted and have the option of using
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this as a site for disposal of materials; that bonding of
half the amount of the value of the fill that it would take
to fill in the excavation site would be required; that the
site would be mined in such a way that the second half of
the proposed mine could not be mined until the first half
was restored; that all endangered species taking permits or
other State or Federal permits would be had before this was
allowed to proceed; and that no more than three years after
completion of the excavation, the site will be totally
restored or the bond will be forfeited. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to add to the Agenda a discussion concerning
the Mobile Home Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner
Stormont that an emergency exists. Motion carried unani-
mously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 016-1985, Section 1, pertaining to the repla-
cement and substitution of currently existing mobile homes
by the owners thereof with newer or new mobile homes in cer-
tain specified zoning districts; declaring such amending
Ordinance an emergency; providing for severability; pro-
viding that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the
extent of any such conflict; providing for inclusion in the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an
effective date. Roll call vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 019-1985
See Ord. Book No. 9 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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