HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-25-96 Special Council Meeting.tifMINUTES
SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY JUNE 25, 1996
COUNCIL CHAMBER
85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR
1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by
the mayor at 7 00 p m Present were the following Councilmembers Raul Llorente, Hugh O'Reilly,
Michele Padovan, Betty Sime (arrived during roll call), Vice Mayor John Wald (amved at 7 20p m ),
and Mayor John Festa Councilman Raymond Sullivan was absent Also present were Village
Manager Samuel Kissinger \ illage Clerk Guido Inguanzo and Village Attorney Richard Weiss
2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Festa led the Pledge of Allegiance
3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes submitted for the Council's
consideration
4 AGENDA Mayor Festa requested that Items 8-A-4 and 8-A-5, regarding the county's
proposed revenue sharing plan be heard as Item 8-A-4 The mayor also requested the addition of
discussion regarding the Rickenbacker Toll Plaza as Item 8-A-5
Councilman Llorente requested the addition of discussion regarding mosquito control as Item 8-A-6
There were no objections to the agenda changes
5 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A presentation regarding the final report of the Financial
Policy Committee was deferred until such time as Vice Mayor Wald, chairman of the committee,
arrived at the meeting
6 ORDINANCES The clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
CONCERNING THE PROJECT OF THE VILLAGE FOR SEWER COLLECTION
AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, RELATING TO THE STATE REVOLVING
FUND LOAN PROGRAM, MAKING FINDINGS, AUTHORIZING THE LOAN
APPLICATION, AUTHORIZING THE LOAN AGREEMENT, ESTABLISHING
PLEDGED REVENUES, DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES,
PROVIDING ASSL RANCE, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY
AND EFFECTIVE D -ATE
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The mayor opened the public heanng Sam Davitian, 720 Myrtlewood Lane, addressed the Council
After brief discussion, the mayor made a motion adopting the ordinance on second reading The
motion was seconded by Councilman Padovan and adopted by a 6 - 0 roll call vote The vote was
as follows Councilmembers Llorente, O'Reilly, Padovan, Sime, Vice Mayor Waid, and Mayor Festa
voting Yes
At this time, Vice Mayor Waid, chairman of the Financial Policy Committee, made a presentation
to the Council regarding the committee's final report
Committee members Robert Maggs, Gerald Broucek, Sam Davitian, and Joe Rasco
addressed the Council The clerk read a statement by committee member Onofre Tones
dated June 24, 1996
The following residents also addressed the Council Michael Kahn, 881 Ocean Drive,
Patricia Weinman, 940 Manner Drive, Martha Broucek, 170 Ocean Lane Drive, Guy Smith,
701 Fernwood Road, Haydee Archibald, 881 Ocean Drive, and Scott Bass, 201 Galen
Drive
Councilman O'Reilly made a motion accepting the report, acknowledging the work of the
committee and dissolving the committee The motion was seconded by Mayor Festa and
adopted by a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Llorente, O'Reilly,
Padovan, Sime, Vice Mayor Waid, and Mayor Festa voting Yes
After extensive discussion, Vice Mayor Waid made a motion adopting the following as
financial policies of the Village
Policy 1
Limits on Long Term Debt Long Term Debt of the Village shall not exceed
one percent of the total assessed value of the Village and the annual debt
service shall not exceed fifteen percent of the General Fund expenditures,
whichever is greater
Policy 2 Limits on Reserve Funds To provide for emergencies, the Village should
maintain reserve funds which should not exceed twenty percent of the
General Fund expenditures, but shall not be less than $2,000,000 00
Restricted reserve funds are excluded from this definition
Policy 3 Surplus Funds and Excess Revenues Funds available at the end of a fiscal
year shall be used either to reduce debt or to reduce taxes in the next fiscal
year (as determined by the Council)
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Policy 4 Policy Exceptions Long term Debt limits established above regarding
maximum debt service and maximum total debt shall not be increased or
exceeded unless approved by a majonty of the qualified electors of the
Village voting in a referendum election on such a measure
The motion was seconded by Councilman O'Reilly
Councilman Sime made a motion to defer the matter until the Council's July 9, 1996 meeting
The Sime motion was seconded by Mayor Festa and adopted by a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote
was as follows Councilmembers Llorente, O'Reilly, Padovan, Sime, Vice Mayor Waid, and
Mayor Festa voting Yes
Vice Mayor Waid made a motion directing the attorney to prepare an ordinance based on the
committee's report for the Council's consideration at its July 9, 1996 The motion was
seconded by Mayor Festa and adopted by a 5 - 0 - 1 voice vote The vote was as follows
Councilmembers Llorente, Padovan, Sime, Vice Mayor Waid, and Mayor Festa voting Yes
Councilman O'Reilly was absent during the vote
7 RESOLUTIONS The clerk read the following resolution by title
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH COASTAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC, CORAL GABLES,
FLORIDA, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO BEACH
IMPROVEMENTS, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilman Padovan made a motion adopting the resolution The motion was seconded by Mayor
Festa Resolution 96-20 was adopted by a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote was as follows
Councilmembers Llorente, O'Reilly, Padovan Sime, Vice Mayor Waid, and Mayor Festa voting Yes
The clerk read the following resolution by title
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
EXPRESSING THE VILLAGE COUNCIL'S OPPOSITION TO THE ETHICS
COMMISSION AS PROPOSED BY METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY,
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilman Padovan made a motion adopting the resolution The motion was seconded by Mayor
Festa Resolution 96-19 was adopted b' a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote was as follows
Councilmembers Llorente O'Reilly, Padovan Sime, Vice Mayor Waid, and Mayor Festa voting Yes
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8 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were discussed
Mayor and Councilmembers Councilman Padovan discussed the City of Miami Beach's proposed
plan for the implementation of fire code provisions relating to fire alarms and sprinklers The
Council concurred to
further discuss the matter at its July 9, 1996 meeting Fire Rescue Chief William Huddleston
participated in discussions with the Council Sam Davitian, 720 Myrtlewood Lane, and Larry
Dreyfus, 607 Ocean Drive, addressed the Council
The Council discussed evaluation criteria for the manager and the clerk It was the consensus of the
Council that each individual councilmember submit written evaluations to the manager
Councilman Llorente requested that the manager prepare a detailed project update, including cost
and completion date, of the stormwater project prior to the Council's July 23, 1996 meeting
Councilman Llorente and the mayor discussed the county's proposed municipal revenue shanng plan
It was the consensus of the Council that the mayor send a letter to the county commission expressing
the Village's opposition to the "Stearns/Ferguson" Revenue Sharing Plan Martha Broucek, 170
Ocean Lane Drive and Sam Davitian 720 Myrtlewood Lane, addressed the Council
Mayor Festa gave an update regarding his meeting with county officials concerning the use of toll
revenues and expenditures by the county on the Rickenbacker Causeway
Councilman Llorente discussed the mosquito problem on the island By consensus, the manager was
directed to study the issue of providing mosquito control for the Village in addition to the service
provided by the county
Village Attorney The attorney submitted a report regarding definitions of "passive park " There
was extensive discussion regarding such a designation for the Village's Ocean Front Park Shirley
Brill, 550 Ocean Drive, addressed the Council
Mayor Festa made a motion extending the meeting until 11 15 p m The motion was seconded by
Vice Mayor Waid and adopted by a 5 - 1 roll call vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers
Llorente, O'Reilly Padovan Vice Mayor Waid, and Mayor Festa voting Yes Councilman Sime
voted No
Village Clerk The clerk did not submit a report
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Village Manager The manager presented the following informational items a letter from Octavio
Visiedo,lDade County Public Schools Superintendent regarding the Ocean Club Development's
school contnbution dated May 17 1996, a letter from Anne Traba, Northern Trust Bank, regarding
the Village's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report dated June 11, 1996, a letter from the Village
Manager, to Anthony Clemente, Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department, regarding asbestos
water mains, dated June 12 1996 a letter from Kathryn Wilbur, Dade County Public Schools,
regarding a construction status report dated June 13 1996, a letter from Evelio Hernandez, Florida
Department of Transportation, regarding the Crandon Boulevard street lights, dated June 14, 1996,
a memorandum from the Deputy Police, regarding upcoming events on Virginia Key, dated June 18,
1996, and a report from the Trust for Safe Neighborhood Parks
9 OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION There was no further business discussed
10 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS A schedule of future meetings was
presented to the Council and public
11 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11 15 p m
Resp
cited
Guido Inguanzo, Jr , Ci1IC
Villag ' lerk
Approved by the Village Council
this 9th day of July, 1996
hn F Festa
ayor
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 INCL L DES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH
THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED
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