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VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007
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, 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 Attorney Stephen J. Helfman.
2. INVOCATION: Rabbi Yoel Caroline, Chabad of Key Biscayne gave an invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Michael Kahn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were no special presentations.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following resident addressed the Council: Michael Kahn, 881
Ocean Drive.
6. AGENDA: The Clerk requested the correction of a clerical error on page 2 of Item 8A;
Councilmember Weinman requested the deferral of Item 9A to the December 4, 2007 Council
Meeting and Councilmember Davey requested the addition of a discussion regarding comments from
ZORC members as Item 10A7. There was no objection to the agenda changes.
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7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the
minutes of the October 16, 2007 Athletic Programs/KBAC Workshop. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Weinman 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.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2007 Zoning
Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Thornton 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.
8. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE
VILLAGE CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII, "WORKS OF ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES," OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," BY AMENDING SECTION 2-142
"ART -IN -PUBLIC -PLACES BOARD," BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH B(1),
"MEMBERSHIP; QUALIFICATIONS;" TO PROVIDE FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO
SERVE STAGGERED TERMS ON THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Weinman.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to amend the ordinance by incorporating conflict of
interest language in lieu of the following: "and may not operate, own or be employed by any art
dealer, art gallery, artists' representative, museum or other entity which derives income from the sale
or display of art work."
The ordinance, as amended, 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 second reading of the ordinance will be on December 4, 2007.
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The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title:
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA (THE "VILLAGE"), CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF LAND
AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 85 WEST ENID DRIVE IN THE VILLAGE (THE
"PROPERTY"); AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY AS
DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; PROVIDING
FOR FINANCING CONDITION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF ORDINANCE
ADOPTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Thornton.
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 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
9. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF LAND ACQUISITION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007, OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF NOT EXCEEDING $2,800,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF
THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING LAND LOCATED AT 85 WEST ENID DRIVE FOR
VILLAGE PURPOSES, FINANCING LEGAL COSTS RELATED THERETO, AND
PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AWARDING THE SALE OF THE
BONDS TO SUNTRUST BANK; PROVIDING FOR SECURITY FOR THE BONDS;
PROVIDING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Weinman requested the deferral of this resolution to the December 4, 2007 Council
Meeting. There was no objection to the request.
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The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND ARTISTIC SURFACES, INC., TO
PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TERRAZZO FLOORING FOR THE JOSE
BEDIA PLAZAS ARTWORK PROJECT OF THE VILLAGE WHICH IS SITUATED
WITHIN THE CRANDON BOULEVARD PROJECT AREA; AMENDING AND
SUPPLEMENTING CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2007-
1 ON THE SAME PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Garcia.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was 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; APPROVING, CONFIRMING AND RATIFYING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING
FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Thornton made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Davey 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; APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIREWORKS
DISPLAY BETWEEN FIREWORKS BY GRUCCI, INC., AND THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE CONCERNING FIREWORKS DISPLAYS FOR JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS
OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Liedman.
The Manager and Todd Hofferberth, Parks and Recreation Director addressed the Council regarding
this resolution.
The resolution was 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; APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATED SERVICES BETWEEN HENNY GROSCHEL-
BECKER, PH.D. AND THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE CONCERNING WEBSITE
DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATION AND RELATED SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Davey.
The Manager and Dr. Groschel-Becker addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was 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, APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE AND JORGE MORA CONCERNING VIDEOGRAPHY
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Weinman.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was 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.
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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 SERVICES, SUPPLIES
AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE RESTORATION OF BRONZE PLAQUES FOR KEY
BISCAYNE HERITAGE TRAIL AND VILLAGE GREEN; AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FROM OMAR'S BRONZE
RESTORATION CORP, FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Davey.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was 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.
10. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. The Mayor addressed the Council regarding beach erosion as the result
of Tropical Storm Noel proposing to start the dune restoration project immediately.
Tim Blankenship with Coastal Systems International, Inc. addressed the Council regarding
the condition of the beach.
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to bring to the December 4, 2007 Council Meeting a
definite plan for the dune restoration and beach renourishment projects.
The Mayor also addressed the Council regarding the potential of a Key Biscayne Advisory Radio
Station.
Cynthia Cutler, 251 Crandon Boulevard and Andrew Korge with Atlantic Radio Network
addressed the Council.
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to bring back a resolution with an agreement with
Atlantic Radio Network to the December 4, 2007 Council Meeting.
Councilmember Weinman addressed the Council proposing funding assistance for Bill Baggs State
Park portion of the Key Biscayne Boat Parade.
Kathy King, 745 Fernwood Road addressed the Council.
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The Manager, the Attorney and Parks and Recreation Director Todd Hofferberth addressed the
Council regarding this proposal.
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to bring a proposal before Council for funding
assistance for the Bill Baggs State Park portion of the Key Biscayne Boat Parade to the November
27, 2007 Council Meeting.
Councilmember Weinman also addressed the Council regarding the transition of athletic programs
from KBAC to the Village.
The Manager, the Attorney and Director Hofferberth addressed the Council regarding this
transition.
Councilmember Weinman also addressed the Council concerning temporary lights for the playing
field during the winter months.
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to bring a proposal for temporary lights for the playing
fields to the November 27, 2007 Zoning meeting.
Councilmember Garcia addressed the Council requesting an update on cameras/monitoring system
to promote compliance with red light signals.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this project reporting that a procurement resolution
will be presented to the Council at the December 4, 2007 Council Meeting.
Councilmember Davey addressed the Council regarding comments made by some ZORC Members
regarding the June 2007 referendum as it relates to the Zoning Code.
Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report.
Village Clerk. Pursuant to Section 2.02(b) of the Village Charter, an election was held for the Vice
Mayor's seat.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations. Councilmember Garcia nominated Vice Mayor
Mendia. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Davey. The Mayor closed the floor for
nominations.
A vote was taken on the nomination of Vice Mayor Mendia. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Mendia, Thornton, Weinman and Mayor Vernon voting
Yes.
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The Clerk presented to the Council the proposed 2008 Council Meeting Schedule. Councilmember
Liedman requested to change the July 1 Council Meeting to July 8 and Vice Mayor Mendia
requested to change the March 11 Council Meeting to March 4. There was no objection to the
proposed changes.
The Office of the Mayor issued the following proclamation during the month of October:
proclaiming October 20, 2007 as Immaculata-La Salle High School Day.
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.
13. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Conchita H. Alvarez, CMC
Village Clerk
Approved this 7t d of November , 2007:
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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