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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 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, Michael E. Kelly (arrived
at 7:09 p.m.), James S. Taintor, Vice Mayor Mayra Lindsay and Mayor Franklin H. Caplan. Councilmember
Edward London was absent. Also present were Village Manager John C. Gilbert, Village Clerk Conchita H.
Alvarez and Village Attorney Chad Friedman.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor, with consensus of Council, appointed Mark Godward and Gonzalo Cantabarria to the YAAB.
Councilmember Taintor, on behalf of the Council, congratulated Councilmember Davey on his recent marriage
and also thanked Vice Mayor Lindsay for her efforts, on behalf of the Council, regarding Bear Cut Bridge.
3. STRATEGIC PLANNING PROPOSALS RECOMMENDATION: The Manager addressed the
Council recommending to select Managing Results, LLC as the consultant to guide the strategic planning
process for the upcoming fiscal year in the amount not to exceed $13,492.00.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to authorize the Village Manager to select Managing Results, LLC as
the consultant to guide the strategic planning process for the upcoming fiscal year. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Holloway and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Davey, Holloway, Kelly, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan voting Yes
4. BEAR CUT BRIDGE: Mayor Caplan addressed the Council regarding the actions taken by the
Miami -Dade County Commission last Tuesday regarding the repairs to the Bear Cut Bridge.
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The Manager read a statement sent by Councilmember London regarding the repairs to the Bear Cut Bridge
opposing hiring an engineer.
Eugenio L. Ochoa, P.E., Principal with New Millennium Design Consultants, Inc. addressed the
Council.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this issue.
Vice Mayor Lindsay made a motion to hire New Millennium Design Consultants, Inc. on an hourly
basis, up to $10,000 for document review, independent review and analysis and attend meetings. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Holloway and approved by a 4-2 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Holloway, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan voting Yes. Councilmembers
Davey and Kelly voting No.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the Interlocal Agreement with the County to inspect the bridge.
It was the consensus of Council to not enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the County since the Village
will not be inspecting the bridge.
It was the consensus of Council that the Mayor will write a letter to Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos
Gimenez expressing that the Village Council has opted not to pursue independent testing, obviating the
purpose of the proposed interlocal agreement.
5. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Resp ' ' lly submitte
'ta H. Alvarez, MMC
Village Clerk
Appro ed thi 14th day of
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Mayo
. Caplan
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RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL
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