HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-09-04 Regular Council Meeting.tifMINUTES
VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2004
COUNCIL CHAMBER
560 CRANDON BOULEVARD
1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor at 7 05 p m Present were Councilmembers Martha F Broucek, Carol Diaz -Castro,
Mortimer Fned, James L Peters, Robert L Vernon, Vice Mayor Jorge Mendia and Mayor Robert
Oldakowski Also present were Village Manager Jacqueline R Menendez, Village Clerk Conchita
H Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen P Helfman
2 INVOCATION Reverend Gabnel Sinisi, St Christopher by the Sea
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jared Simon led the Pledge of Allegiance
4 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS The Mayor on behalf of the Village Council presented a
proclamation to former Deputy Chief of Police Cathy McElhaney recognizing her years of service
to the Key Biscayne community
5 PUBLIC COMMENTS The following residents addressed the Council Mark Fned, 525
Warren Lane and Julie Alvarez, 150 Sunrise Dnve
6 AGENDA The Clerk requested the addition of a bnef report regarding absentee ballots and
the runoff election on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 as Item 1005 There was no objection to the
agenda change
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7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Fned made a motion to approve the minutes
of the October 12, 2004 Regular Council Meeting The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor
Mendia and approved by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Broucek,
Diaz -Castro, Fried, Peters, Vernon, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Oldakowski voting Yes
8 ORDINANCES There were no ordinances considered by Council
9 RESOLUTIONS 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 THE ACQUISITION OF
POLICE VEHICLES FOR THE VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AUTHORIZING
AND PROVIDING FOR THE VILLAGE TO PURCHASE POLICE EQUIPMENT, TO -WIT
SEVENTEEN (17) POLICE VEHICLES, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS,
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The Manager and Chief of Police Charles Press addressed the Council regarding this resolution
Councilmember Fned made a motion to approve the resolution The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Broucek and approved by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows
Councilmembers Broucek, Diaz -Castro, Fned, Peters, Vernon, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Oldakowski 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 EXECUTE THE ATTACHED
AGREEMENT WITH CESAR TRASOBARES FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The Manager and Jud Kurlancheek, Director of Building, Zoning and Planning addressed the
Council regarding this resolution
Councilmember Fned made a motion to approve the resolution The motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Mendia and approved by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers
Broucek, Diaz -Castro, Fned, Peters, Vernon, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Oldakowski voting
Yes
10 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were discussed
Mayor and Councilmembers Councilmember Broucek addressed the Council requesting an update
by the Mayor on his efforts for playing fields on Virginia Key
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Mayor Oldakowski addressed the Council and the public regarding the efforts made by the Village
of Key Biscayne for playing fields on Virginia Key
Councilmember Broucek addressed the Council requesting to explore the feasibility of engaging
Ballard & King to ensure the success of the Community Center
Todd Hofferberth, Parks and Recreation Director addressed the Council regarding this issue
Ed Meyer, 100 Sunrise Dnve addressed the Council regarding the Community Center
At this time Item 9B was heard
The Clerk read the following resolution by title
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, APPROVING SIGNAGE FOR THE VILLAGE HALL BUILDING PURSUANT
TO THE NAME DISPLAY COVENANT EXECUTED BY THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOMAS H WAKEFIELD, CHARLES FRED
REBOZO AND MARY R. BOUTERSE, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLES
G REBOZO REVOCABLE TRUST UNDER REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED
JANUARY 20, 1989, AS MODIFIED AND AMENDED, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
MANAGER TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The Manager and Director Kurlancheek addressed the Council regarding this resolution
Councilmember Broucek made a motion to approve the resolution The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Diaz -Castro
Nicholas E Chnstin, Attorney representing the Charles G Rebozo Trust addressed the
Council
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this resolution
Councilmember Fned made a motion to table the resolution The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Vernon and approved by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows
Councilmembers Broucek, Diaz -Castro, Fned, Peters, Vernon, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Oldakowski voting Yes
Village Attorney The Attorney did not submit a report
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Village Clerk The Clerk presented to the Council the certification of the November 2, 2004 General
Election results
Councilmember Fned made a motion accepting the Clerk's certification of the November 2, 2004
General Election results The motion was seconded by Councilmember Peters and approved by a 5-0
voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fned, Peters, Vernon Vice Mayor Mendia
and Mayor Oldakowski voting Yes Councilmembers Broucek and Diaz -Castro were out of the
room at the time the vote was taken
The Clerk submitted to the Council a proposed 2005 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor Oldakowski
proposed to change the July 12, 2005 meeting to July 5, 2005 There was no objection to the change
It was the consensus of Council to approve the proposed 2005 Council Meeting Schedule as
amended
The Clerk also addressed the Council regarding the broadcasting of a Runoff Council Forum
sponsored by the Islander News on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 requesting a motion to allow
the forum to be broadcast on Channel 16
Councilmember Fned made a motion to permit the broadcasting of the Runoff Council Forum
sponsored by the Islander News on Channel 16 The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Vernon and approved by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Broucek,
Diaz -Castro, Fned, Peters, Vernon, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Oldakowski voting Yes
The Clerk also addressed the Council proposing December 7, 2004 for the workshop regarding beach
concessions The Workshop will be held immediately following the Regular Council Meeting
scheduled for that date There was no objection to the suggested date for the above mentioned
workshop
The Clerk addressed the Council and the public regarding the runoff election scheduled for
November 16, 2004 The Clerk informed the Council and the public that due to the short time
between elections, the Miami -Dade County Elections Department will be issuing provisional
absentee ballots A ballot drop off box will be available in the Clerk's office for those who wish to
bnng the ballot in person
Village Manager The Manager addressed the Council regarding the vacancy on the Art in Public
Places Board
It was the consensus of Council to bnng this item back at a future meeting with the newly elected
Council
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The Manager also addressed the Council recommending to schedule a workshop for purposes of
reviewing amendments to the Noise Ordinance that are recommended by the Noise Ordinance
Review Committee
It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to propose a date for this workshop at a future
meeting
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
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Conchita H Alvarez, CMC
Village Clerk
Approved this 23rd day of November, 2004
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Robert Oldakowski
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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