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07/19/1985 RegularDD 101 I Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Friday, July 19, 1985 Marathon 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. Absent from the meeting was Mayor Wilhelmiha Harvey. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, 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. Mr. Nelson Read, representing Independent Abstract Company, presented the Board with a copy of their new Newsletter. The Board congratulated the firm on their new venture. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held on the proposed abandon- ment of a portion of Nilson Court located in Hammer Point Park. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt the following Resolution and disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to Nilson Court, as shown on the Plat of Hammer Point Park, as recorded in Plat Book 6 at Page 35 of the Public Records of Monroe County, with the stipulation of the payment of $3,980.00 as the highest bid. RESOLUTION NO. 214 See Res. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner!Freeman Yes Commissioner -Stormont No Commissioner -.Swift Yes Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer Yes Motion carried. Mr. Robert Miller!, representing Mr. and Mrs. James L. Carpenter, addressed the Board concerning the proposed abandonment of a portion of Johnson Lane in Imber Subdivision, Key Vaca, Mon,roe County. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to deny the petition for the proposed abandonment. Roll call vote was unanimous. DD - jot 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 severa- bility; 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 Stormont 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 following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous. ORDINANCE NO. 022-1985 See Ord. Book No. 1--which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 007-1973, as amended, and codified as Article II of Chapter 6 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances entitled "Buildings and Construction"; providing for the repeal of Section 6-16.1(5)(a) "Building Permit Fees" of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances to the extent said Section is duplicitous to Section 19-39 of the Monroe County Code; providing for an amendment to Section 6-16.1(7) entitled "Exterior Balconies"; providing for a new section to be numbered as Section6-17 of the Monroe County Code which shall be entitled "Landscaping Timber -Anchorage" and requiring that timber being utilized for landscaping pur- poses be securely anchored to -prevent same from becoming dislodged during a period of flood; providing for an amend- ment to Section 6-39(a)(3) of the MOnroe County Code of Ordinances entitled "Minor Repairs Or Remodeling To Buildings"; providing for sever.ability; providing for the. repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance to the extent of any such conflict; pro- vidng 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 record. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift 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. During discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Swift to continue the Public Hearing until after lunch. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to continue for two weeks. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the following items by unanimous consent: 1 0 DD 103 STAFF REPORTS Board approved a Fee Agreement with Kemp & Rosasco, Certified Public Accountant , regarding the audit of the LSP Program for the period March 1, 1985 through June 30, 1985. it Board authorized the County Attorney to prepare a Notice of Calling For Bids for the construction of an Apparatus building Addition at the Taivernier Fire Station; said pro- ject being one of the items. approved by Special Referendum Election held in Municipal Services Taxing District No. 5. Board approved the Senior Community Service Project budget modification from August 1984 through July 1985. Board adopted the following;Resolution approving Plat of Audubon Acres Subdivision for record. RESOLUTION NO. 215-1985 See Res. Book No. 45 which Is incorporated herein by reference. LEGAL; DEPARTMENT Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute ;an Employment Agreement by and between the Board of County,; Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and Susan Vernon. RESOLUTION NO. 216-1985 See Res. Book No. 45 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 Employment Agreement by and between the Board of County' Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and Robert N. Wolfe:. RESOLUTIO'N NO. 217-1985 See Res. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the followings Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chairman of the Board olf County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida to execute'a Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Addendum to Real Estate! Purchase Agreement by and bet- ween the City of Key West,;Florida and the County of Monroe for purchase of property located in Jackson Square, Key West, Monroe County, Florida, commonly referred to as "The USO Building". RESOLUTION NO. 218-1985 See Res. Book No. 45 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 George Chakmakis an'd the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida concerning pre- employment physicals for prospective and current employees. RESOLUTION NO. 219-1985 See Res. Book No. 45 whichlis incorporated herein by reference. DD 104 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning receipt of unanticipated funds. RESOLUTION NO. 220-1985 RESOLUTION NO. 221- 9 5 RESOLUTION NO. 222- See Res. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 195-1985 and approving transfer of funds. RESOLUTION NO. 223-1985 See Res. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted .the following Resolution transferring funds. RESOLUTION NO. 224-1985 See Res. Book No. 45 which is incorporated herein by reference. CLERK OF THE BOARD Board approved payment of the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: FINE & FORFEITURE FUNDS COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Sanford Jacobson, M.D., in the amount of 1,319.00; Mental Health Care Center of the Lower Keys, Inc., in the amount of $400.00. COURT -APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, John P. Rotolo, in the amount of 85.40; Karl Beckmeyer, in the amount of $1,300.00. OTHER EXPENSES, W. S. Smallwood, in the amount of $91.05; Louis J. Spallone, Clerk, in the amount of $100.00. COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of 130.00; Island Reporting Service, Inc., in the amount of $1,539.70. COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES, Tana De Gamez, in the. amount of 90.00; Washington Gay, in the amount of $35.00 Yolanda Valdes, in the amount of $30.00. WITNESS PAYROLL, Regular Witness Fees, in the amount of 325.00; Auto Allowance and Travel, in the amount of $16.00. Board approved the following Warrants: W A R R A N T S GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #37608-#38103, in the amount of $625,154.66. GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Barnett Bank, Islamorada, #54, in the amount of 81,845.25. GENERAL REVENUE FUND, Marathon Bank, #54, in the amount of 8 ,845.25. GENERAL REVENUE FUND, FRS, #144-#145, in the amount of $113,78 -62 - 1 1 1 I L SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #190, in the amount of $20,002.64. 9 FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #542, in the amount of $27,228.84. ,i ROAD & BRIDGE FUNd, #356-#357, in the amount of $95,685.06. AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #310, in the amount of 12,585.83. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, Construction Account, #91492, in the amount of $14—,101.39. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, #1794181, in the amount of 280,793.68. LAW LIBRARY FUND,,#153, in the amount of $890.75. CARD SOUND BRIDGE:REVENUE FUND, #915 in the amount of $5,248.74. MSD TAX DISTRICT, Southeast Bank, #252, in the amount ofT17,379.89. MSD TAX DISTRICT,IlMarine Bank, #663, in the amount of $175,857.60. MSD TAX DISTRICT,,Boulevard Bank, Summerland, #18, in the amount of ,542.30. MSD TAX DISTRICT, Florida Keys First State Bank, Key Largo, #18, in the amount of $4,157.22. MSD PLEDGED FUNDS, Marine Bank, Marathon, #42, in the amount of 175,000.00. WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #150141519, in the amount of $7,602.31. Board accepted from the Sheriff's Department the Report of Forfeited Vehicles/Vessels for Quarter ending June 30, 1985, pursuant to Florida Statutes 932.704(5). Board granted permission to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization to hold a fund-raising event at Sombrero Beach Park in Marathon on August!25, 1985. Motion carried unaniously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Fahrer to hear Agenda Item L-1 at 9:15 a.m. Motion carried unanimously: REQUEST TO:ADDRESS THE BOARD Michael Halpern, attorney, addressed the Board con- cerning a request for approval of a Resolution for Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series A (Bos Key West II, Inc. Project). Terry Horton, President of the Key West Hotel and Motel Association, addressed the Board and objected to passage of the Resolution.; She read a letter into the record opposing the request. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Swift to postpone consideration of this item until the -next Board meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Swift not present. DD 1C 6 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT County Administrator Lewin discussed a request from the Senior Major League for $500.00 to help defray the costs of the League to travel to the State Tournament in Jacksonville. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to deny the request of the Senior Major League for $500.00 to help defray their travel expenses to the State Tournament in Jacksonville. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Swift not present. Mr. Lewin discussed a proposed Grant Application from Hospice of the Florida Keys to the Community Services Trust Fund, said funding to be matched by the use of County space and also Hospice funding. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the Community Services Trust Fund Grant Application from Hospice of the Florida Keys to Florida Department of Community Affairs, said funding to be matched by the use of County space and Hospice funding. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Swift not present. The County Administrator made a report on the bids for Roadway Improvements at Watson Boulevard and Long Beach Road, Big Pine Key: . General Asphalt Co., Inc. $ 98,380.80 4850 N. W. 72nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33166 Toppino's, Inc. $130,000.00 Post Office Box 787 Key West, Florida 33040 Mr. Lewin, the Consulting Engineers, and the Department Head recommended that the Board reject all bids and re -advertise. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to reject all bids for Roadway Improvements at Watson Boulevard and Long Beach Road, Big Pine Key, and authorize re -advertisement. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lewin discussed an offer from Jorge Caceres for a donation of property on Summerland Key. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to adopt a Proclamation concerning Halley's Comet. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and , seconded by Commissioner Stormont to approve the payment of a bill for legal services from W. S. Smallwood in the amount of $2,343.80. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lewin advised the Board that he was in receipt of an Engineering Report on the condition of West Martello Towers and, on the basis of that report, had closed two rooms and a passage in the Fort due to safety problems asso- ciated with structural defects. Mr. Lewin advised the Board that he was in the process of seeking grant funds for the purpose of refurbishing and corrective repair work. The County Administrator then discussed the new application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to governmental operations due to the Supreme Court case in the Garcia v. San Antonio, Texas decision. Motion was made by Commissioner 1 0 DD 10 Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the County Administrator to employ Michael W. Casey, III to advise the County concernin�g the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to County operations. Motion carried unanimously. STAFF REPORTS 4 Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Swift to postpone for two weeks the matter of repairs to the Fender System at the Garrison Bight Bridge in Key West. Motion, carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman totauthorize the County Attorney to prepare a Vehicle Lease Agreement between the Islamorada Volunteer Fire, Ambulance and Rescue Corps, Inc. and Municipal Services Taxing 01strict 4-B as set out in a memorandum dated July 3, 19�85 from the Director of'the Emergency Services Department. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont to amend the motion to provide that the County's responsiblity'for repairs would not exceed $5,000.00. The amendment was accept by the maker of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to -authorize the purchase of a new Crawler Dozer from DeWind Machinery in the amount of $879750.00, F.O.B. Fort Lauderdale. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman Yes Commissioner Stormont No Commissioner (Swift Yes Mayor Pro Tem; Fahrer Yes Motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to 'authorize the purchase of a Portable Big Mac Flattener from MAC Corporation in the amount of $79,500.00. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. Motion was then; made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to postpone this matter until after receipt of the;Hazen and Sawyer report. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Swift to postpone for two weeks the request from the Manager of. the Municipal Service District to purchase a new automobile. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to,authorize the Manager of the Municipal Service District to proceed with necessary repla- cement and repair work of t;he refractory in all eight cinerators at an estimated -cost of $90,000.00 to _ $100,000.00. Roll call vote was unanimous. The Clerk advised that he was in receipt of an unopened telegram received following the opening of the bids on the Airport Liability Insurance Policy and that the telegram would be made a part of the file and left unopened. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to acciept Staff recommendations to award the Airport Liability Insurance Policy to The Porter Allen Co., Inc. at an annual premium of $8,817.00 for DD 1CS $10,000,000.00 in limits. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Freeman not present. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS Commissioner Swift and Public Works Director Stickney addressed the establishment of a Big Pine Key secondary access road. Mr. Bill Becker of the Big Pine Key Secondary Road Committee, Mr. Les Field and Mr. Al Damron addressed the Board concerning this matter. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to establish the proposed Big Pine Key secondary road as a priority project within the next twenty-four months. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman that the County will adopt an Ordinance that will prevent the property owners who convey property to the County for the purpose of the right-of-way of this road from losing that property from the calculation of "buildable" property as described in the Land Use Plan and also identifying the road as a secondary collector in the Land Use Plan. Roll call vote was unani- mous. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman that the County will commit to using its eminent domain and condemnation powers where necessary to proceed with the project. Roll call vote was unanimous. Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer was requested to write a letter to Dr. John Goodnight of the Florida Department of Transportation and.request him to meet with representatives of the Big Pine Key Secondary Road Committee and the District 2 Commissioner and any other interested citizens concerning the road. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift to fund a traffic study for the area. During discussion, motion was withdrawn. Commissioner Swift discussed the recent decision by Piedmont Airlines to provide jet service, effective October 19 1985. Motion was made by Commissioner Swift and seconded by Commissioner Freeman instructing County Attorney Proby and Airport Director Skelly to prepare a Lease between the County and Piedmont Airlines and bring it back to the Board for approval and also directing Public Works Director Stickney to work with Mr. Skelly concerning space require- ments at the Airport. Commissioner Swift dis.cussed roof eaves in the calculation for lot coverage. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Swift directing the County Attorney to prepare and advertise a proposed Ordinance to amend the Monroe County Ordinance con- cerning the calculation of the eave area in lot coverages in relation to porches and also providing that said amendment would not be in conflict with the open space ratios in either the old or the new Land Use Plan. Motion carried unanimously. STAFF REPORTS MSD Director Aguero advised the Board that he had temporarily postponed going forward on the Board's previous action concerning a sludge disposal facility. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Swift to postpone this matter for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously. LEGAL DEPARTMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Swift to authorize the County 1 1 1 DD 9 1 1 I� 4 r Attorney to advertise a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 024-1984 in order to allow the use of revenue other than just ad valorem�revenues generated within the Gulf Drive Special Road Taxu District within said District; providing for severability;� and providing for an effective date. Roll call vote was uinanimous. Hank McDonald, Veterans Affairs Officer, and Jerry Parrish of the Veterans Council addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to adopt the fol0owing Resolution approving the use of the Veterans Council -computer system and approving the use of volunteer suppor'-t for the Key West Veterans Affairs Office and the Monroe County Veterans Affairs Office; providng for said volunteers to be recognized under the County Workmen's Compensation Program and other require- ments. Roll call vote was ;taken with the following results: Commissioner !Freeman No Commissioner !Stormont Yes Commissioner `Swift Yes Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer Yes Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 225-1985 See Res. Book No. 45 which ;;is incorporated herein by reference. it r The Board added on!'a proposed Resolution concerning the Resolution sent with the transmittal of the Land Use Plan concerning certain requested legislation proposed for Monroe County. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Swift to send Resolution No. 207-1985 to the Governor and request that he personally present the Resolution and request the Senate and House to adopt the legislation called for therein. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. The Board recessed -for lunch. The Board reconven''ed after lunch with Commissioner Swift not present. ;I AWARDING OF BIDS Motion was made by�Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to award the bid for the Remount, Refurbishment and Modification of a Type III Ambulance for Municipal Service Taxing District #3 to E.V.F Inc., Riviera Beach, Florida, in the amount of $27,980.00. Motion carried unanimously.' LEGAL DEPARTMENT Motion was made bylCommissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to authorize the County Attorney to advertise a proprosed Ordinance amending Article III, Division 1 of Chapter "6 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances entitled "Contractors, Subcontractors, Masters, Journeymen, and Maintenance.,Personnel," Sections 6-56 (Definitions) and 6-67 (Restriction As To Number Of Apprentices) of the Monroe County Code. GENERAL REPORTS Motin was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve TDC Expenditures in the amount of $89,330.78 per the Agenda, subject to invoice approval by the Finance Department. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to approve the added on TDC Expenditures in the amount of $27,868.02, subject to invoice approval by the Finance Department, with the notation that TDC be instructed that the Commission will not approve any additional add -on expenditure items if they are not sub- mitted in accordance with the regular deadline for the Commission's Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS Commissioner Stormont discussed a letter from Lane Kendig to Mayor Harvey concerning the Land Use Maps and a discussion ensued concerning the possible purchase of the NOAA Maps this fiscal year with additional work to be done on those maps in the next fiscal year. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to purchase the NOAA Maps and that additional considerations would be considered next fiscal year. Motion carried unani- mously. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to amend Charles Pattison's Employment Contract with Monroe County to change the effec- tive employment date to read July 25, 1985 instead of July 22, 1985. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Freeman No Commissioner Stormont Yes Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer Yes Motion carried. STAFF REPORTS County Administrator Lewin discussed the proposed. Ordinance concerning cisterns. The Clerk and the Board briefly discussed upcoming Budget considerations. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance providing that the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida, be amended by adding a subsection to be lettered (c) to Section 19-101 Article VI of said Code permitting uses of seawalls in all zoned property with or without a principal building; providing that Section 19-132.1 of Article VI of the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida be amended to allow certain struc- tures as permitted in Section 19-101(c); providing for severability; repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith to the extent of said conflict; providing for inclusion in the Code of Ordinances; 1 D D III 1 1 and providing for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record!. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. There was no public input. Motiorn was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was unanimous. ORDINANCE NO. 023-1985 See Ord. Book No. q whicii is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance amending Article VI of Chapter 19 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances providing for, warehouses and self-service storage facilities; 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 for an effective date. Proof of publication was entered into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Stormont to read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Thayer of Key Largo addressed the Board concerning this proposed Ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Freeman to continue to the next Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fahrer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously: