HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-05-13 - Regular Council Meeting.tifMINUTES
VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013
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 Michael W. Davey, Theodore Holloway,
Edward London, James S. Taintor, Vice Mayor Mayra Lindsay and Mayor Franklin H. Caplan.
Councilmember Michael E. Kelly was absent. Also present were Village Manager John C. Gilbert,
Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen J. Helfman.
2. INVOCATION: Pastor Dennis Eastling, Key Biscayne Community Church, was not able
to attend the meeting.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Caplan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. RICKENBACKER/BEAR CUT BRIDGE UPDATE: Mayor Caplan addressed the
Council regarding the Bear Cut Bridge.
Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez addressed the Council regarding the issues with Bear
Cut Bridge. Marcos Redondo, P.E., Public Works Department, Antonio Cotarelo, Miami -Dade
County Engineer also addressed the Council regarding the Bear Cut Bridge.
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Mr. Gene Stearns, also addressed the Council regarding the Bear Cut Bridge proposed
repairs.
5. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: There were no comments by Council at this time.
6. SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS: There were no Special Introductions.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Carlos de la Cruz,
5 Harbor Point; Vera Chatz, 201 Crandon Boulevard; Hank Sanchez -Resnik, 170 Ocean Lane Drive;
Cristina Ramirez, 611 Ocean Drive; Donald Elisburg, 177 Ocean Lane Drive and Michele Estevez,
798 Crandon Boulevard.
8. AGENDA: The Manager requested the withdrawal of Item 12D1 and the Attorney
requested the addition of a resolution engaging two appraiser firms as Item 11D. There was no
objection to the agenda changes.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There were no minutes considered by Council.
10. ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances considered by Council.
11. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution, by title:
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSES OF EXCHANGE SERVER, SQL SERVER,
SERVER 2008, AND OTHER SERVERS, DESKTOPS, AND LAPTOPS SOFTWARE
LICENSES; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO
COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF THE SOFTWARE LICENSES AND EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor
Lindsay.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending approval of the resolution to purchase Microsoft
software licenses of Exchange Server, SQL Server, Server 2008, and other servers, desktops, and
laptops software licenses. The funding source shall be the Capital Improvement projects fund under
Information Technology - CIP Software not to exceed $23,527.
Deputy Police Chief Joe Monteagudo and Information Systems Administrator Jose Calvo for the
Police Department addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
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The resolution was approved by a 5-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey,
Holloway, Taintor, Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan voting Yes. Councilmember London voting
No.
At this time, Item 11 C was heard.
The Clerk read the following resolution, by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA SUPPORTING AN EXPEDITED FULL ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE
METHOD FOR RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY BRIDGE REPAIR AND RESTORATION
OF POST -EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Lindsay.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding this resolution. Miami -Dade County Mayor Gimenez
and Mr. Stearns also addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution failed by a 0-6 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey,
Holloway, London, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan voting No.
At this time the following resolution was proposed by Vice Mayor Lindsay on the same above
subj ect.
RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA URGING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS TO MAKE INTERIM REPAIRS TO THE WEST AND BEAR CUT
BRIDGES, TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIFIC AND SEPARATE
ACCOUNTING/ALLOCATION OF RICKENBACKER TOLL REVENUES, TO
DETERMINE THE BONDING CAPACITY FOR RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM TOLL REVENUES, TO IMMEDIATELY
COMMENCE THE PROCESS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING
OF A NEW REPLACEMENT BRIDGE AT BEAR CUT; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Taintor made a motion to approve the proposed resolution, as amended. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember London and approved by a 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was as
follows: Councilmembers Davey, Holloway, London, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor
Caplan voting Yes.
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The Clerk read the following resolution, by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ASSIST PRIVATE ENTITIES
AS WELL AS REGULATORY AGENCIES IN THE DESIGNATION, RESTORATION AND
PROTECTION OF THE MASHTA FLAT SEAGRASS BEDS WITHIN THE VILLAGE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Lindsay made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Holloway.
Councilmember Taintor addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution failed by a 3-1 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Holloway,
Taintor, and Mayor Caplan voting Yes. Councilmember London voting No. Councilmember Davey
and Vice Mayor Lindsay were out of the room at the time the vote was taken.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF INVESTORS RESEARCH AND ASSOCIATES,
INC. AND WARONKER & ROSEN, INC. TO PERFORM SEPARATE REAL ESTATE
APPRAISALS FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE "ENTRY BLOCK"; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Holloway made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember London.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
It was the consensus of Council to defer this resolution to the Council Meeting of March 12, 2013.
Councilmember London made a motion to reconsider Item 11B. The motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Lindsay and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey,
Holloway, London, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan voting Yes.
Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve Item 11B. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor
Lindsay and approved by a 5-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey,
Holloway, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan voting Yes. Councilmember London
voting No.
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12. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember Holloway addressed the Council regarding the
installation of signage to enhance pedestrian safety in crosswalks. It was the consensus of Council
to direct the Manager to bring this item to a future Council Meeting.
Councilmember Holloway also addressed the Council regarding scheduling a strategic planning
session prior to initiating the budget process. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager
to come back at a later meeting with three proposals for a strategic planning session.
Councilmember Holloway also addressed the Council regarding long term savings associated with
installing permanent lights on the Northern portion of the Village Green.
The Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation Todd Hofferberth addressed the Council
regarding the installation of permanent lights on the Northern portion of the Village Green.
Councilmember Holloway discussed the possibility of directing the Village Manager to create a
position to monitor the Village's interests at Miami -Dade County, City of Miami and Miami -Dade
Public School Board.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding Councilmember Holloway's proposal.
Village Attorney. The Attorney reported on the progress of recruiting two firms to do the appraisals
for the "Entry Block" property earlier in the meeting proposing a resolution.
Village Clerk. The Clerk reported that the Office of the Mayor had issued the following
proclamation during the month of March: proclaiming the month of March 2013 as "Bike305
Month".
Village Manager. The Manager did not submit a report.
13. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business discussed.
14. PENDING BUSINESS/PENDING LITIGATION: A list of pending business/pending
litigation was presented to the Council.
15. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A list of future meetings and events
was presented to the Council.
16. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted:
onchita H. Alvarez, MMC
Village Clerk
Approved this 9th day of April 2013:
H. Caplan
Mayor
IFA PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
WITH RESPECT TO ANYMATTER 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, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH
THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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