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VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY RY 15, 2008
COUNCIL CHAMBER
560 CRAM ON BOULEVARD
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, Enrique Garcia, Steve
Liedman, Thomas Thornton, Patricia Weinman, Vice Mayor Jorge E. Mendia and Mayor Robert L.
Vernon. Also present were Village Manager Genaro "Chip" Iglesias, Village Clerk Conchita H.
Alvarez and Village Attorneys David M. Wolpin and Chad Friedman.
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INVOCATION: Reverend Jose Luis Hernando, Saint Agnes Catholic Church gave an
invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Councilmember Davey requested the deferral of the
presentation by Mr. Angel Martin, Chair of the Key Biscayne High School Initiative to the January
29, 2008 Zoning Meeting. There was no objection to the request.
At this time, the Manager requested to hear Item 4B later on the agenda. There was no objection to
the request.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Bobby Abbe, 238
Seaview Drive; Kip Moss, 785 Crandon Boulevard and Charles Viscito, 141 Crandon Boulevard,
6, AGENDA: Councilmember Garcia requested the addition of a discussion regarding the
whitey pest that has invaded the Village Is Item I 0A2; Councilmember Davey requested the
addition of a discussion regarding the proposed high school on Key Biscayne as Item 10A3 and the
addition of a request to postpone the Goals and Objectives Workshop as Item I 0A4. There was no
objection to the agenda changes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Liedman made a motion to approve the
minutes of the December 4, 2007 Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Davey and approved by a 7M voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmemhers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mriendia 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
REVISION OF THE DATE OF VILLAGE MAYORAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND
REVISION OF THE QUALIFYING PERIODS FOR. MAYORAL CANDIDATES AND FOR
COUNCIL CANDIDATES COMMENCING WITH THE 2008 ELECTION CYCLE;
REVISING 2008 MAYORAL PRIMARY ELECTION DATE FROM OCTOBER 7, 2008 TO
AUGUST 26, 2008, SO AS TO COINCIDE E WITH THE COUNTYWIDE STATE PRIMARY
ELECTION; REVISING DATE OF SUBSEQUENT MAYORAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS
TO COINCIDE WITH THE STATE PRIIVIARY ELECTION; CREATING VILLAGE CODE
SECTION ION 2404 "MAYORAL PRIMARY ELECTION DATE REVISED", AND AMENDING
VILLAGE COLE SECTION 2-101 "QUALIFYING PERIOD" TO REVISE THE
QUALIFYING PERIODS FOR MAYORAL CANDIDATES AND FOR COUNCIL
CANDIDATES AS A RESULT OF THE REVISED MAYORAL PRIMARY ELECTION
DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Liedman made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Davey,
The Attorney addressed the Council recommending the adoption of this ordinance in order to comply
with state law.
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The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
There was extensive discussion. from Council regarding this ordinance.
The ordinance was adopted on first reading by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
The Clerk announced the second reading of this ordinance for February 12, 2008
The Clerk read the foliofollowing ordinance on first reading, by title:
AN ORDLNANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAY E, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE
VILLAGE CODE BY CREATING ARTICLE VI, "TURTLE NESTING PROTECTION"
OF CHAPTER 8 "ENVIRONMENT" BY CREATING REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE
PROTECTION OF NESTING TURTLES AND FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Garcia.
The Attorney, the Manai2er and Tim Blankenship with. Coastal Systems International addressed the
Council regarding this ordinance.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this ordinance.
The ordinance was adopted on first reading by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
The Clerk announced the second reading of this ordinance for March 4, 2008,
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The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA., AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE VILLAGE CODE BY CREATING A. NEW
ARTICLE XV "YOUTH ATHLETICS ADVISORY BOARD"; CREATING A NEW BOARD
AND PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR A
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Garcia.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
The Manager and Parks and Recreation Director Todd Hofferberth addressed the Council regarding
this ordinance.
Vice Mayor Mendia made an amending motion to amend the ordinance by adding the following
language to Section 2-220 (b): "by the Village Council". The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Garcia and approved by a -0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
The ordinance, as amended, was adopted on second reading by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as
follows: Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and
Mayor Vernon voting Yes,
At this time, Mr. Robert Pozo with IN C Miami Marathon, reported that the 6th Annual ING
Marathon will be held on January 27, 2008 through Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, Brickell Avenue
and on parts of the Rickenbacker Causeway.
9, RESOLUTIONS: The Manager addressed the Council requesting deferral of Item 9A to
a later date. There was no objection to the request.
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 POLICE/
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, DECK AND TILE REPAIR WORK (THE "REPAIR
PROJECT"); AUTHORIZING G THE REPAIR PROJECT WORK; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF INVOICE FROM JAMES A. CUMMINGS FOR THE WORK; PROVIDING
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FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Manager and the Attorney addressed the Council recommending approval of the resolution
authorizing the payment of S35,000 to lathes A. Cummings for the repair of the Village Mail Decks,
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Weinman and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Couneilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION N F THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIRST
RESPONDER NIMS TRAINING: INCLUDING FUNDING FOR OVERTIME, COURSE
INSTRUCTOR AND SUPPLIES FOR NIMS COMPLIANCE THROUGH ICS TRAINING;
APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR JOINT COMPLETION OF AN URBAN
AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM (THE "AGREEMENT") BETWEEN ML4.MI-
DADE COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CARRYING OUT FY 2006 URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES; AUTHORIZING VILLAGE MANAGER. TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT; T; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending approval of the agreement between Miami -Dade
County and the Village of Key Biscayne allowing for the purchase of equipment and training, not
to exceed $86,046 provided by the Urban Areas Security Initiative as part of a Homeland Security
Initiative,
Councilmember Weinman made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Garcia and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
The Clerk read the follow ng resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA APPROVING THE "AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MI AMI-DADE
COUNTY:" PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO THIS AMENDED AND R.ESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT;
I PROVIDING G FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The Manager and Village Attorney Chad Friedman addressed the Council recommending approval
of this resolution.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor dosed
the public hearing.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Garcia and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia 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, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL
DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AVAILABLE
THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ERVICrES TO
APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, EXPEND GRANT FUNDS, EXECUTE AND AMEND
AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANT; FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A
RECORD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
The Manager addressed the Council recommending approval of the resolution that will allow the
Police Department to receive this grant from the Federal Drug Control and System improvement
Program.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Garcia and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, ton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE FOR VILLAGE 'O� OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AGREEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ICES FIREWORKS
DISPLAY BETWEEN FIREWORKS BY GRUCCI, INC., AND THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE E CONCERNING FIREWORKS DISPLAYS FOR JULY LY 4TH CELEBRATIONS
OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Manager and Director Hofferberth addressed the Council recommending approval of the 5 year
agreement with Fireworks by Grucci, Inc.
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Councilmember Davey jade a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Garcia and approved by a 7 voice vote, The vote was as follows:
Coun.cilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
10l. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember Garcia addressed the Council proposing the adoption
of a street sign replacement plan.
Director of Public Works Armando Nunez addressed the Council regarding street signs.
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to obtain some cost estimates to replace the existing
street signs and bring a proposal before the Council for their consideration.
Councilmember Garcia also addressed the Council regarding the whitely pest that has invaded the
Ficus trees within the Village causing the leaves to fall. Director Nunez addressed the Council
reporting that the Village has started to treat the trees.
Councilmember Davey addressed the Council regarding the proposed high school on Key Biscayne.
The Manager also addressed the Council regarding this initiative.
Angel Martin, Chair of the Key Biscayne Community High School Initiative addressed the
Council.
Councilmember Davey also addressed the Council proposing to defer the Goals and Objectives
Workshop scheduled for January 22, 2008 to a later date. There was no objection to the request,
Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report.,
Village Clerk. The Clerk submitted a copy of her office's 2007 Annual Report to the Council.
The Office of the Mayor issued the following proclamation during the month of January:
proclaiming February 4, 2008 as "Congressman Sam Johnson Day".
Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council proposing the creation of a five year Capital
Improvement plan.
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to look into hiring a consultant that would help the
Village on the creation of a five year CTP.
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I I . OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION : There was no further business discussed.
1 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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C.o, ehita He Alvarez, C"MC
Village Clerk
Approved this 29th
Robert L. Vernon
Mayor
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IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
WITH RESPECT TO ANY Y 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 NGS IS
M4DE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONYAND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH
THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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