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VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
COUNCIL CHAMBER
560 CRANDON BOULEVARD
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor at 7:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Enrique Garcia, Robert Gusman, Jorge E.
Mendia, Thomas Thornton, Vice Mayor Michael W. Davey and Mayor Robert L. Vernon.
Councilmember Michael E. Kelly was absent. Also present were Village Manager Genaro "Chip"
Iglesias, Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen J. Helfman.
2. INVOCATION: Reverend Bob Schroeder, Key Biscayne Community Church gave an
invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Vernon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Michael Futterman, CPA, Audit Partner with Marcum
Rachlin Accountants -Advisors presented to the Council the 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following resident addressed the Council: Max Puyanic, 480
S. Mashta Drive.
6. AGENDA: The Manager requested the deferral of Items 9A and 10D1 to the October 13,
2009 Regular Council Meeting and Vice Mayor Davey requested a discussion of the future of the
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ZORC as Item 10A3.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the minutes
of the August 25, 2009 Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Garcia and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Garcia,
Gusman, Mendia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Davey and Mayor Vernon voting Yes.
8. ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances considered by Council.
9. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE GOLF CART/PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE FERNWOOD ROAD
AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SAFETY AND ACCESS PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Thornton.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending approval of the Golf Cart, Pedestrian, and
Bicycle Safety and Access Plan. The Golf Cart Safety Board recommended that the Council approve
the Plan. Should the Council wish to approve funding to implement the recommended capital
improvements, the appropriation should appear in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Mortimer Fried, 291 Harbor Court addressed the Council.
Director of Building, Zoning and Planning Jud Kurlancheek addressed the Council regarding this
resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Garcia,
Gusman, Mendia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Davey and Mayor Vernon voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF ST.
AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH ATHLETIC FIELD BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE AND THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Davey.
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The Manager addressed the Council recommending the adoption of this resolution which approves
an extension and amended agreement between the Village of Key Biscayne and the Archdiocese of
Miami for the use of the St. Agnes athletic fields.
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Garcia,
Gusman, Mendia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Davey and Mayor Vernon voting Yes.
10. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. The Mayor addressed the Council regarding the appointment of
members to the K-8 Education Advisory Board.
The Mayor with consensus of Council appointed the following residents to a two year term: Betty
Sime Conroy, Charles Viscito, Brett Graf and Cassia Silva and the following residents to a one year
term: Margie Meagher, Amy Erwin and Allison Eng Perez.
The Mayor also addressed the Council regarding the appointment of a new member to the Youth
Athletics Advisory Board due to the resignation of Mr. Robert Bailey.
The Mayor requested that Councilmembers submit names to the Clerk.
Vice Mayor Davey addressed the Council regarding the future of the ZORC.
Chairman of the ZORC Committee Frank Caplan, Vice Chairman Arturo Aballi and Member
Barry Goldmeir addressed the Council regarding the Committee proposals submitted to
Council.
The Attorney also addressed the Council regarding the rules and regulations of the ZORC.
Max Puyanic, 480 S. Mashta Drive addressed the Council.
Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report.
Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report.
Village Manager. The Manager did not submit a report.
11. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business discussed.
12. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
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13. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respe ully submitted:
Conchita H. Alvarez, MMC
Village Clerk
Approved this 13th day of October , 2009:
Robert L. Vernon
Mayor
IF A 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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