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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016
COI.INCIL CHAMBER
560 CRANDON BOULEVARD
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The Mayor called the meeting to
order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Franklin H. Caplan, Luis de la Craz, Gary R.
Gross, Allison McCormick, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros and Mayor Mayra P. Lindsay. Also
present were Village Manager John C. Gilbert, Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village
Attorney Chad Friedman.
INVOCATION: Reverend Juan Carlos Paguaga was not able to attend the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Moss lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Mayor Lindsaythanked the Winterfest Committee,
staff, residents and volunteers for the great Community event that took place last weekend; the
Mayor also thanked fellow Councilmembers and staff, wishing them Peace and Joy for 2017;
Councilmember de la Cruz addressed the Council reporting that he is encouraging a residents
initiative for a beach cleanup.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: The Manager introduced Lourdes Abadin with Estrada
Hinojosa, Financial Consultant. Ms. Abadin addressed the Council, regarding financing options for
the proposed Underground Utility Project.
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There was discussion from Council regarding the different financing options.
The Manager also introduced Finance Director Vivian Parks who also addressed the Council
regarding the financing options for the proposed Underground Utility Project.
Paul Abbott, Construction Consultant for the Village, addressed the Council regarding the
Underground Utility Project.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the process to accomplish the Underground
Utility Project.
Pat Woodson, Chairwoman of the Land Acquisition Committee, made a presentation to Council at
the request of Vice Mayor Caplan. Ms. Woodson presented to the Council some pictures of the
recently acquired properly for a park, 401 Hampton Lane. Ms. Woodson also addressed the Council
regarding the purpose of the Land Acquisition Committee.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Antonio Camejo,
151 Crandon Boulevard; Ignacio Segurola, 881 Ocean Drive; Robert Rayrnond, 791 Crandon
Boulevard and former Vice Mayor Ed London,736 'Woodcrest Road.
7. AGENDA: Councilmember delaCruz requested the addition of a report on the trolley as
Item 1144. Thero was no objection to the agenda change.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There \Mere no minutes considered by Council.
9. ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances considered by Council.
10. RESOLUTIONS: There were no resolutions considered by Council.
11. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. Mayor Lindsay addressed the Council with a follow up and update list
of priority actions/projects based on last year's action plan approved by Council. The following
projects have been discussed: Underground Utilities, Beach Renourishment, Safe Routes to School,
Smart Lights, purchase of Village Parking Lot, Alternate Massive Transportation, Sea Level Rise
Mitigation, Strategic Planning Session
Councilmember de la Cruz addressed the Council regarding public comments from residents and
Councilmembers on agendaitems. Vice Mayor Caplan addressed the Council regarding encouraging
public participation during meetings stating that the limiting principle is the efficient and orderly
conduct of the business that is on the agenda.
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Mayor Lindsay addressed the Council and the residents explaining that there is Public Comments
on the first agenda of the month affording the residents the opporlunity to address the Council on any
issue. Also the Mayor explained that in an effort to conduct meetings in an efficient manner,
residents are allowed to speak during public comments and public hearings.
Councilmember de la Cruz also addressed the Council regarding limiting the time that
Councilmembers speak at meetings.
Vice Mayor Caplan addressed the Council regarding planning for the year 2018. In 2018 a new
Mayor will be elected, also Vice Mayor Caplan will be termed out and maybe some of the
Councilmembers that could run for another term, might choose not to do it. This information is
provided for informational purpose, especially for the three new Councilmembers.
Councilmember de la Crvz addressed the Council regarding alternate massive transportation. The
Manager also addressed the Council regarding this issue. The Manager will report back to Council
on a trolley system at the first meeting in February 2017.
Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report.
Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report.
Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council updating thern on directives given during the
budget review process.
The Manager also addressed the Council requesting a motion to authorize the Manager to approve
the EAC proposal to commence the process for sand replacemenlbeach nourishment.
Tim Blankenship with Mofatt & Nichol addressed the Council regarding Beach
Renourishment.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding beach renourishment.
Vice Mayor Caplan made a motion to authorize the Manager to approve the EAC proposal to
coÍtmence the process for sand replacement/beach nourishment and to increase the amount of sand.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember McCormick and approved by a7-0 voice vote. The
vote was as follows: Councilmembers de laCruz, Gross, McCormick, Moss, Petros, Vice Mayor
Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes.
The Manager requested the deferral of the prohibition of domestic animals on Village designated
areas.
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12. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: No furtherbusiness was discussed.
13. PENDING BUSINESS/PENDING LITIGATION: A list of pending business/pending
litigation was presented to the Council.
14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedules of fi¡ture meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
15. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
submíned:
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Vìlløge Clerk
Approved thís 10th day of Jønuørlt . 2017:
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Mayor
IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE WLI,AGE COUNCIL
WITH RESPECT TO ATW MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT
PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE,
MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS
MADE,II'HICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMOIW AND EWDENCE UPON WHICH
THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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