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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-03-17 - Special Council Meeting.pdf.pdfMINUTES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017 COUNCIL CHAMBER 560 CRANDON BOULEVARD 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Luis de la Cruz, Gary R. Gross, Allison McCormick, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros and Vice Mayor Franklin H. Caplan and Mayor Mayra P. Lindsay. Also present were Village Manager John C. Gilbert, Village Clerk Jennifer Medina and Village Attorney Chad Friedman. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. At this time the Mayor asked for a moment of silence in honor of former Councilmember Mortimer Fried and the victims in the Las Vegas mass shooting. 3. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Councilmember Petros addressed the public and the Council regarding a local Key Biscayne resident and parent, Ms. Debbie Wanninkhof, whose son, Mr. Patrick Wanninkof, killed by a distracted driver, will be conducting a lecture on Thursday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Key Biscayne Community Center. Councilmember de la Cruz addressed the Council regarding flooding due to the rain in low lying areas. Vice Mayor Caplan addressed the public and the Council acknowledging the strong sense of community efforts by numerous volunteers and former members of Council such has Former Councilmember Mortimer Fried. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Robert Duzoglou, 785 Glenridge Road; Mario Garcia -Serra, 600 Grapetree Drive; Clifford Brody, 613 October 3, 2017 Ocean Lane Drive; Louisa Conway, 151 Crandon Boulevard; Michele Estevez, 798 Crandon Boulevard; Matt Bramson, 101 Crandon Boulevard; Antonio Camejo, 151 Crandon Boulevard; Martin Pinilla, 1121 Crandon Boulevard and Michael Davey, 50 Ocean Lane Drive. 5. AGENDA: The Mayor requested the addition of a special presentation regarding an introduction to the hurricane response team enhancements of logistics and finance as item 6C. There were no objections to the agenda changes. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: The Village Beach Planning Consultant, Ms. Colleen Castille and Mr. Tim Blankenship, P.E. from Moffatt and Nichol made a presentation to the Council regarding the proposed beach plan. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the proposed beach management plan. The Mayor, on behalf of the Council, presented a Proclamation to Dr. Raul Ravelo, a practicing Radiation Oncologist in South Florida, recognizing him for over 30 years of experience in the field and such an outstanding and valued resident of the Village of Key Biscayne. At this time, the Manager addressed the Council regarding the need for additional resources post Hurricane Irma. The Manager introduced the hurricane response team enhancements of logistics and finance, Mr. Don Murphy, Mr. Bob Anderson and Mr. Jeff Campbell from AshBritt. 7. RESOLUTION: The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; SUPPORTING THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR 2018; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember de la Cruz. Mayor Lindsay made a motion to defer this resolution to the October 24, 2017 Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Caplan and was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la Cruz, Gross, McCormick, Moss, Petros, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. 8. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed: Mayor and Councilmembers. Vice Mayor Caplan addressed the Council regarding the Key Biscayne's PACE program board member selection. Mayor Lindsay addressed the Council regarding the status on the property acquisition located at 85 West Enid Drive also known as the Village Hall parking lot. Vice Mayor Caplan reported to the Council the hearing date regarding the acquisition of the property located at 85 West Enid Drive has not yet been scheduled by the Board of County 2 of 4 October 3, 2017 Commissioners for Miami -Dade County. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding the attendance of Councilmembers at the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners meeting at the time the item regarding the acquisition of the property located at 85 west Enid Drive is heard. Mayor Lindsay addressed the Council regarding rescheduling the October 9, 2017 Kiteboarding Workshop to November 2, 2017. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding scheduling another date to hold the Kiteboarding Workshop. It was the consensus of Council to reschedule the Kiteboarding Workshop to October 17, 2017. Councilmember Moss addressed the Council regarding the emergency expense for natural disasters and gated communities. Village Attorney. The Attorney addressed the Council regarding a solar panel permit waiver. Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report. Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council regarding monument signs. The Building, Zoning and Planning Director Sergio Ascunce addressed the Council regarding monument signs. There was extensive discussion by Council regarding monument signs. It was the consensus of Council to continue the discussion regarding monument signs at the October 24, 2017 Regular Council Meeting. 8. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business discussed. 9. PENDING BUSINESS/PENDING LITIGATION: A list of pending business/pending litigation was presented to the Council. 12. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and events was presented to the Council. 11. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m. 3 of 4 October 3, 2017 Respectfully submitted: Jnifer Chief of Staff/Deputy Village Clerk Approved this 10t day of April 2018: " ,\_P Mayrd-P. 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