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Home My Public Portal About12-05-00 Regular Council Meeting.tifMINUTES VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY DECEMBER 5, 2000 COUNCIL CHAMBER 85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR 1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order at 7 10 p m Present were Councilmembers Scott Bass, Martha F Broucek, Alan H Fein, Robert Oldakowski, James L Peters and Mayor Joe I Rasco (arnved at 8 00 pm) Vice Mayor Mortimer Fried was absent Also present were Village Manager C Samuel Kissinger, Village Clerk Conchita H Alvarez and Village Attorney Richard J Weiss 2 INVOCATION Reverend Fernando Isern, Saint Agnes Catholic Church, gave an invocation 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Fein led the Pledge of Allegiance Pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order, the Clerk opened the floor for nominations for the election of a mayor pro tem Councilmember Bass nominated Councilmember Broucek to serve as mayor pro tem The motion was seconded by Councilmember Oldakowski and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Bass Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski and Peters voting Yes 4 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Oldakowski presented Five Year Pins to the following Village employees who have completed five years of full-time service Officers Larry Munoz, Bernard Pita and Ted Zorsky, Firefighter/Paramedic Candice Roig and Mayra Stone from the Building Zoning and Planning Department 1 of 7 December 5 2000 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS The following residents addressed the Council Antonio Camejo, 151 Crandon Boulevard, Conchita Suarez 201 Crandon Boulevard, Patncia Weinman, 940 Mariner Dnve, Ed Meyer, 100 Sunrise Dnve, Christian Johannsen, 212 West Mashta 6 AGENDA Councilmember Oldakowski requested the addition of a discussion regarding parking at the Village Green as Item 10A7 and the removal of Item 7C from the consent agenda, Councilmember Bass requested the addition of a discussion regarding additional cleaning crew after a large event as Item 10A8, Councilmember Fein requested the addition of a discussion regarding the Key Biscayne Library as Item 10A9, the Manager requested the withdrawal of Item 9C There was no objection to the agenda changes 7 CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda was approved by unanimous consent The minutes of the November 28, 2000 Special Council Meeting A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CO-PERMITTEES NAMED IN NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT NO FLS000003 AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROVIDING FOR CONTROL OF POLLUTANT DISCHARGES BETWEEN MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PURCHASE THREE NEW VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 8 ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA The Clerk read the following resolution by title A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FROM THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BOND PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilmember Oldakowski made a motion to approve the resolution The motion was seconded by Councilmember Broucek The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution 2of7 December 5 2000 The resolution was approved by a 5-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski and Peters voting Yes 9 ORDINANCES There were no ordinances on first reading, considered by Council The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 17 "NOISE," AMENDING SECTION 17-2 "DEFINITIONS" BY CLARIFYING THE TERM "CONSTRUCTION", AMENDING PARAGRAPH (F) "CONSTRUCTION" OF SECTION 17-3 "PROHIBITED ACTS" TO PROHIBIT NOISE FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilmember Oldakowski made a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading The motion was seconded by Councilmember Broucek Mayor pro tem Broucek opened the public heanng Susan Krupnick, Key Biscayne, Clayton Tootle, 300 Glenndge Road and Antonio Camejo, 151 Crandon Boulevard addressed the Council Mayor pro tem Broucek closed the public heanng Jud Kurlancheek, Director of Building, Zoning and Planning addressed the Council regarding this ordinance Councilmember Oldakowski made a motion to prohibit loud construction noise on Saturdays for the single family home district Councilmember Broucek seconded the motion Councilmember Oldakowski withdrew his motion The Attorney addressed the Council regarding this ordinance The ordinance was adopted on second reading by a 5-0 roll call vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski and Peters voting Yes It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to prepare an amendment to the noise ordinance prohibiting construction on Saturdays in the single family and duplex residential areas and abutting areas and revise the definition of holidays 3of7 December 5 2000 10 RESOLUTIONS The Clerk read the following resolution by title A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TEN STEP SALARY PLAN FOR VILLAGE EMPLOYEES, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilmember Fein made a motion to approve the resolution The motion was seconded by Councilmember Oldakowski Councilmember Oldakowski made a motion to table this resolution to the January 9, 2001 Council meeting The motion was seconded by Mayor Rasco and approved by a 4-2 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Broucek Oldakowski, Peters and Mayor Rasco voting Yes Councilmembers Bass and Fein voting No The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution The Clerk read the following resolution by title A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO STREET TREES, PETITIONING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO DIRECT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRAFFIC TO ADOPT AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIENTIOUS STREET TREE PLANTING PROGRAM BASED UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN Councilmember Broucek made a motion to approve the resolution The motion was seconded by Councilmember Oldakowski and approved by a 6-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski, Peters and Mayor Rasco voting Yes The Clerk read the following resolution by title A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK ALONG WOODCREST ROAD AND PORTIONS OF WEST MCINTYRE, AUTHORIZING AN ENGINEERING FIRM TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SIDEWALK PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilmember Broucek made a motion to approve the resolution The motion was seconded by Councilmember Oldakowski The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution 4of7 December 5 2000 Councilmember Oldakowski made an amending motion to add the word study to the title The motion was seconded by Councilmember Broucek and approved by a 6-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski Peters and Mayor Rasco voting Yes The Attorney addressed the Council regarding this resolution Chief of Police Michael J Flaherty addressed the Council regarding this resolution Donna Rice 325 Redwood and Ed Meyer 100 Sunrise Drive addressed the Council regarding the sidewalks It was the consensus of Council to include in the study Woodcrest to Hampton on to Ridgewood all the way to West Mashta and making Ridgewood a narrower one way street It was the consensus of Council that staff conduct a vehicular traffic study for Woodcrest and Ridgewood The resolution as amended was approved by a 6-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski, Peters and Mayor Rasco voting Yes 11 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were discussed Mayor and Councilmembers The Mayor addressed the Council with recommendations regarding the search for the next Village Manager It was the consensus of Council that the Mayor will present to the Council a list of search firms at a future Council meeting Councilmember Broucek made a motion directing the Manager to amend the Beach Park Phase II contract and eliminate the tower The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bass and approved by a 5-1 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Oldakowski, Peters and Mayor Rasco voting Yes Councilmember Fein voting No Councilmember Bass addressed the Council regarding the potential of acquiring a temporary new trailer for the firefighters Deputy Chief of Fire Rescue, Franklin Barron addressed the Council regarding the trailer situation Susan Krupnick, Key Biscayne addressed the Council regarding this issue Councilmember Broucek addressed the Council regarding quarterly reports to citizens about Council actions and projects status It was the consensus of Council to bring suggestions regarding this issue at the January meeting 5of7 December 5 2000 Councilmember Oldakowski addressed the Council regarding a discussion of the existing Village ordinance regulating noise from lawn equipment and leaf blowers It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to include these issues in the amendment to the noise ordinance Ed Meyer 100 Sunrise Drive addressed the Council Mayor Rasco addressed the Council regarding the planning for the ten year anniversary of Incorporation It was the consensus of Council to appoint a Committee that would help in the planning of this event Council shall submit names to the Office of the Village Clerk Councilmember Oldakowski addressed the Council regarding parking at the Village Green It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to bnng some suggestions regarding this issue to a future Council meeting Chief Flaherty addressed the Council regarding the parking issue Susan Krupnick, Key Biscayne, addressed the Council regarding the parking issue Councilmember Bass addressed the Council regarding additional sanitai cleaning crew after large events It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to look into hinng additional cleaning crew after large events Councilmember Fein addressed the Council regarding the Key Biscayne Library system and the possibility of having our own library system It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to bnng back a feasibility study with different options Village Attorney The Attorney addressed the Council with an update regarding the trademark application for the name "Key Biscayne" The Attorney also addressed the Council regarding playing fields and a plan that has been proposed for Bill Baggs State Park which would preclude any use of recreational facilities in that park Councilmember Fein made a motion directing the Attorney to express the Council's view to the proper authority in order to prevent the State from adopting such a policy The motion was seconded by Councilmember Broucek and approved by a 5-1 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Broucek Fein Oldakowski Peters and Mayor Rasco voting Yes Councilmember Bass voting No Village Clerk The Clerk submitted to the Council a copy of the following proclamation issued by the Office of the Mayor during the month of December 2000 recognizing December 15 2000 as 'Bill of Rights Day in Key Biscayne' 6of7 December 5 2000 Village Manager The Manager addressed the Council regarding pedestrian safety issues Chief Flaherty addressed the Council regarding these issues The Mayor stated that he will meet next week with Commissioner Morales and requested that the Manager prepare a list of issues that need the Commissioner's attention The Manager addressed the Council regarding the groundbreaking ceremonies It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to bring before Council an update and options regarding the concern of the residents that live next to the Post Office 12 OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION The Mayor addressed the Council regarding the sanitary sewer, directing staff to bring this issue at the next Council meeting 13 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS A schedule of future meetings and events was presented to the Council 14 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10 00 p m fully submitted onchita H Alvarez, CMC Village Clerk Approve ' this 9th day of January , 2001 Joe I Rasco 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 7 of 7