HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-13-08 Regular Council Meeting.tifMINUTES
VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008
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, Enrique Garcia, Steve
Liedman, Thomas Thornton, Vice Mayor Jorge E. Mendia and Mayor Robert L. Vernon.
Councilmember Patricia Weinman was absent. Also present were Village Manager Genaro "Chip"
Iglesias, Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen J. Heitman.
2. INVOCATION: Reverend Bud Schroeder, Key Biscayne Community Church, gave an
invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Vernon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: The Mayor, on behalf of the Village Council, presented
a Proclamation to the American Legion Auxiliary proclaiming the week of May 19-24, 2008 as
Poppy Week in Key Biscayne.
The Mayor, on behalf of the Village Council, also presented a proclamation to the City of Miami Fire
Rescue Chief William "Shorty" Bryson recognizing his accomplishments and service to the
community.
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John C. Gilbert, Fire Rescue Chief introduced Firefighter Erwin Brandt, the newest member of the
Village of Key Biscayne Fire Rescue Department, to the Council. Firefighter Brandt was sworn in
by the Clerk.
Debora Rivera, FDOT District Traffic Operations Engineer with the Florida Department of
Transportation made a presentation to the Village Council and the public regarding the major
changes that I-95 is undergoing.
Ed Meyer, 798 Crandon Boulevard addressed the Council.
Doug Yoder, Deputy Director with the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department addressed the
Council regarding the construction of the reclaimed water distribution system.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following resident addressed the Council: Alan Fein, 525
Allendale Road.
6. AGENDA: The Clerk and the Manager, on behalf of Councilmember Weinman, requested
the deferral of Items 9C, 10A1 and 10A2 to the May 27, 2008 Zoning Meeting; Councilmember
Thornton requested the addition of an update on the proposed sun shades for the playground on the
Village Green as Item 10A3 and the Manager requested the addition of a brief announcement of a
Town Hall Meeting regarding Youth Athletics as Item 10D1. There was no objection to the agenda
changes.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Liedman made a motion to approve the
minutes of the April 30, 2008 Special Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Garcia and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Vice Mayor Mendia 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, AUTHORIZING AND AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND CONQUEST ENGINEERING GROUP (THE
"CONTRACTOR") TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RECLAIMED
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PURSUANT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FUNDING;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Liedman.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending to award the construction contract for the
Reclaimed Water Distribution System to Conquest Engineering Group.
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey,
Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, 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; APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PLANNING SERVICES BETWEEN KEITH AND SCHNARS, P.A., AND THE VILLAGE
OF KEY BISCAYNE; IDENTIFYING AND AUTHORIZING FUNDING SOURCE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Liedman made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Garcia.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending the approval of the contract with Keith and
Schnars, P.A. for consultant services regarding the preparation of a 5 Year Capital Improvements
Plan (CIP).
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey,
Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, 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; APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL CHARTER SCHOOL STUDY
SERVICES BETWEEN FIELDING NAIR INTERNATIONAL, LLC, AND THE VILLAGE
OF KEY BISCAYNE; IDENTIFYING AND AUTHORIZING FUNDING SOURCE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Garcia.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending the approval of the contract with Fielding Nair
International for consultant services related to a Municipal Charter High School.
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Kathy King, 745 Fernwood Road; Camille Guething, 260 Seaview Drive and Mortimer
Fried, 291 Harbor Court addressed the Council.
Mr. Prakash Nair with Fielding Nair International addressed the Council regarding the
agreement.
The Attorney also addressed the Council regarding this agreement.
The resolution was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey,
Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Vernon voting Yes.
10. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember Thornton requested an update on the proposed sun
shades for the playground on the Village Green.
The Manager proposed to include this project in the Capital Improvement Program Planning.
Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report.
Village Clerk. The Clerk announced that a demonstration of the new optical scanning voting
machine by the Miami -Dade County Elections Department will be held on May 22, 2008 between
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Community Center.
Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council announcing that the Village will host a Town
Hall Meeting regarding Youth Athletics on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber.
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.
13. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respec * ully submitte :
ale
onchita H. Alvarez, CMC
Village Clerk
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Approved this 27th day of May , 2008:
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 TESTIMONYAND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH
THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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