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VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009
COUNCIL CHAMBER
560 CRANDON BOULEVARD
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor at 7:10 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Robert Gusman, Jorge E. Mendia, Thomas
Thornton, Vice Mayor Michael W. Davey and Mayor Robert L. Vernon. Councilmembers Enrique
Garcia and Michael E. Kelly were absent. Also present were Village Manager Genaro "Chip"
Iglesias, Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen J. Helfinan.
2. INVOCATION: Rabbi Yoel Caroline, Chabad of Key Biscayne gave an invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Vernon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Former Village Manager Jacqueline Menendez addressed
the Council introducing Dean Roni Avissar with the Rosenstiel School, University of Miami. Dr.
Avissar addressed the Council.
Chief of Fire Rescue John C. Gilbert, Chief of Police Charles Press, Public Works Director Armando
Nunez and Building, Zoning and Planning Director Jud Kurlancheek addressed the Council
regarding hurricane preparedness. Hurricane preparedness information is available on the Village's
website www.keybiscayne.fl.gov.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following resident addressed the Council: Tim Stickney, 285
Woodcrest Road.
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6. AGENDA: The Manager requested the addition of a brief report on the Beach Park Entry
System as Item 10D4. There was no objection to the agenda change.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the minutes
of the May 26, 2009 Zoning Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mendia and
approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Gusman, Mendia,
Thornton, Vice Mayor Davey and Mayor Vernon voting Yes.
8. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA CONCERNING
THE VILLAGE'S WASTEWATER PROJECT; RELATING TO THE STATE REVOLVING
FUND LOAN PROGRAM; MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION
LOAN APPLICATION; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN AGREEMENT; ESTABLISHING
PLEDGED REVENUES; DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES;
PROVIDING ASSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Davey made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Gusman.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending the adoption of the ordinance which authorizes
the execution of a State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement for the Sanitary Sewer Project.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
The ordinance was adopted on first reading by a 5-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Gusman, Mendia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Davey and Mayor Vernon voting Yes.
The Clerk announced the second reading for June 23, 2009.
The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER II, "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CODE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
CREATING NEW ARTICLE XIX, "K-8 EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD";
ESTABLISHING A NEW BOARD AND PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR
MEMBERSHIP AND JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The second reading of this ordinance is being continued from the May 26, 2009 Zoning Meeting.
Vice Mayor Davey made a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Thornton.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this ordinance.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
The ordinance was adopted on second reading by a 5-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Gusman, Mendia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Davey and Mayor Vernon voting Yes.
9. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE
TEN YEAR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Manager and the Attorney addressed the Council recommending the approval of this resolution
accepting the Ten Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan.
Vice Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Gusman and approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Gusman, Mendia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Davey and Mayor Vernon voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, CONCERNING PURCHASE OF
TRAINING EQUIPMENT FOR THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE POLICE
DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING VILLAGE MANAGER TO COMPLETE PURCHASE
OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending approval of this resolution which will allow for
the purchase of replacement equipment for the gymnasium located within the Police Department.
Vice Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Gusman and approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Gusman, Mendia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Davey and Mayor Vernon 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, APPROVING A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE
OF KEY BISCAYNE AND CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CONCERNING COPIER
EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending approval of the resolution which will authorize
a lease agreement with Canon Business Solutions to replace the existing copiers located within each
department.
Vice Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Thornton and approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Gusman, Mendia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Davey and Mayor Vernon voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE AND SHADE SYSTEMS,
INC. CONCERNING PURCHASE OF A SHADE STRUCTURE FOR THE VILLAGE
GREEN PLAYGROUND; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Manager and Parks and Recreation Director Todd Hofferberth addressed the Council
recommending approval of this resolution which authorizes the purchase and installation of a sail
shade system for the Village Green Playground.
Vice Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Thornton and approved by a 4-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Mendia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Davey and Mayor Vernon voting Yes.
Councilmember Gusman voting No.
10. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. The Mayor and Councilmembers did not submit a report.
Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report.
Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report.
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Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council regarding the Water and Sewer Project.
Lourdes Abadin with Estrada Hinojosa addressed the Council giving a summary of the grants
obtained by the Village of Key Biscayne for the Sanitary Sewer Project.
Ramon Castella with C3TS gave an update on the construction of the Water and Sewer
Project.
The Manager also addressed the Council with a follow up on the direction from Council on the
possible purchase of the Sonesta property reporting that at this time the owners of the Sonesta
property prefer not to entertain any ideas regarding the sale of this property.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding Seraphic Fire, a chamber choir organization. This
choir will perform a concert series starting in October at St. Christopher's by the Sea.
The Manager and Director Hofferberth addressed the Council regarding the implementation of the
Beach Park Access Card system. Cards will be available at the Community Center Front Desk
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. any day of the week with the proper proof of residency.
The new system will be effective starting on June 26, 2009.
11. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: At this time Mayor Vernon addressed
the Council and the public regarding the Virginia Key Master Plan urging the residents to get
involved and to contact City of Miami officials to express their concerns regarding the Plan.
12. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
13. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Res ully submitte :
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Conchita H. Alvarez, MMC
Village Clerk
Approved this 23rd day of June . 2009:
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Robert L. Vernon
Mayor
IFA PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
WITH RESPECT TO ANY 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, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH
THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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