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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-12-94 Regular Council Meeting.tifMINUTES VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1994 COUNCIL CHAMBER 85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR 1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Rasco at 7 05 p m Present were Councilmembers Mortimer Fried, Raul Llorente, Betty Sime, Raymond Sullivan (arrived at 7 10 p m ), John Waid, and Vice Mayor Joe Rasco Mayor John Festa was absent Also present were Village Manager Sam Kissinger, Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo and Village Attorney Richard Weiss 2 INVOCATION: The Reverend Pat Arnold, of the Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church, gave an invocation 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Rasco led the Pledge 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice Mayor Rasco made a motion adopting the minutes of the meeting of June 28, 1994 The motion was seconded by Councilman Sime and adopted by a 4 - 0 - 1 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Llorente, Sime, Waid, and Vice Mayor Rasco voting Yes Councilman Fried, who was absent at the meeting of June 28th, abstained 5 AGENDA: The attorney requested deferral of the resolution authorizing a settlement in the lawsuit entitled Village of Key Biscayne vs Dade County (Item 9-E) Vice Mayor Rasco requested discussion regarding the clerk (Item 10-A-5) The agenda changes were adopted by the unanimous consent of the Council 6 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were no presentations scheduled 7 PUBLIC COMMENTS Michele Padovan, 425 Grapetree Drive, commended the Council on the Village's recent fireworks presentation on Independence Day Ms Padovan also expressed her concerns regarding the preservation of sea turtles on the beaches Tim Jennings, 200 Hampton Lane, requested the Council's review of the possibility of establishing a skating area for Village residents 8 ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances considered by the Council Page 1 of 6 July 12, 1994 9 RESOLUTIONS: The clerk read the following resolution by title A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; DETERMINING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE, THE CURRENT YEAR ROLLED -BACK RATE, AND THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND PUBLIC HEARINGS AS REQUIRED BY LAW; DIRECTING THE CLERK AND MANAGER TO FILE SAID RESOLUTION WITH THE PROPERTY APPRAISER OF METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTES AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Fried made a motion adopting the resolution The motion was seconded by Councilman Sime Bill Ofgant, 512 Fernwood Road, addressed the Council After extensive discussion, Resolution 94-20 was adopted by a 5 - 1 roll call vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Llorente, Sime, Sullivan, and Vice Mayor Rasco voting Yes Councilman Waid voted No The clerk read the following resolutions by title A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF FORESTRY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF FORESTRY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Sime made a motion adopting each resolution The motion was seconded by Councilman Fried Resolutions 94-21 and 94-22 were adopted by a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Llorente, Sime, Sullivan, Waid, and Vice Mayor Rasco voting Yes..,, The clerk read the following resolution by title A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; AWARDING CONTRACT TO GRINNELL CORPORATION, HIALEAH, FLORIDA, FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATION AT EMERGENCY SERVICES COMPLEX; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Page 2 of 6 July 12, 1994 Vice Mayor Rasco made a motion adopting the resolution The motion was seconded by Councilman Sime Resolution 94-23 was adopted by a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Llorente, Sime, Sullivan, Waid, and Vice Mayor Rasco voting Yes At the request of the attorney, the following resolution was deferred A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESOLVING THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE VS. DADE COUNTY, CASE NO. 90-61564CA32, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA INVOLVING THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS CENTER AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The clerk read the following resolution by title A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH A PART-TIME CONTRACT EMPLOYEE TO SERVE AS A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT SUPERVISOR; DEFINING DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Waid made a motion adopting the resolution The motion was seconded by Councilman Llorente Resolution 94-24 was adopted by a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Llorente, Sime, Sullivan, Waid, and Vice Mayor Rasco voting Yes 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 DAVID VOLKERT & ASSOCIATES, INC., MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE PORTION OF THE COST OF THE CRANDON BOULEVARD ROADWAY LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Llorente made a motion adopting the resolution The motion was seconded by Councilman Waid Resolution 94-25 was adopted by a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Llorente, Sime, Sullivan, Waid, and Vice Mayor Rasco voting Yes The clerk read the following resolution by title Page 3 of 6 July 12, 1994 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RACHLIN & COH N CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND CONSULTANTS, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS OF VILLAGE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. After brief discussion, Councilman Llorente made a motion to defer the resolution until the Council's next meeting The motion was seconded by Councilman Waid and adopted by a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Llorente, Sime, Sullivan, Waid, and Vice Mayor Rasco voting Yes At this time, at the request of Councilman Sime, Karen Montano, representing the Metro -Dade Parks and Recreation Department, made a presentation regarding the county's efforts in assisting to preserve sea turtles on the beach She informed the Council of federal, state and county regulations concerning the matter 10 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were heard by the Council Mayor and Councilmembers The Council briefly discussed an item relating to the Scottish American Society Festival held annually at Crandon Park Andrew Anderson, 6041 Northwest 68 Street, Parkland, addressed the Council The organization requested the Council's consideration of a partnership between the Village and the festival The manager was directed to study the matter Councilman Sullivan discussed the possibility of scheduling an employee appreciation day It was the consensus of the Council that such an event be held in September or October Councilman Sullivan stated that the Village has requested that the county repave and widen bicycle paths on Crandon Boulevard, between the Village limits and the Bear Cut Bridge, in connection with the current Crandon Boulevard re -paving project The attorney was directed to contact the county regarding this matter As per Mayor Festa's request at the Council meeting of June 28th, the manager addressed items requiring follow-up action at future meetings The manager indicated that he will provide the Council with a draft of the personnel manual at the next Council meeting With consent of the Council, the manager was directed to replace the swing set at Calusa Park Bill Ofgant, 512 Fernwood Road, addressed the Council Page 4 of 6 July 12, 1994 Vice Mayor Rasco requested Council action regarding the negative attitude of certain Metro -Dade police officers with residents and Village employees It was the consent of the Council that a letter be sent to Metro -Dade officials regarding the matter Village Attorney The attorney addressed the Council regarding proposed ordinances relating to signs, administrative variances and filming The attorney gave a brief update on the stormwater lawsuit He stated that Key Colony has filed an appeal in the matter and that an executive session shall be scheduled to further discuss the matter The attorney also gave a brief report on the Village's policy relating to construction trailers Village Clerk The clerk did not submit a report Village Manager Tony Nolan and Linda Bell, of Williams, Hatfield and Stoner, the Village's stormwater consultant, made a presentation regarding the stormwater utility project The consultant discussed the installation of a pump station to benefit the proposed project on the East side of Crandon Boulevard Councilman Sullivan made a motion directing staff to implement the consultant's pump station proposal The motion was seconded by Councilman Waid and adopted by a 5 - 1 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Sime, Sullivan, Waid, and Vice Mayor Rasco voting Yes Councilman Llorente voted No Village Engineer Carlos Penin also addressed the Council regarding the project The manager gave an update on the development of the Crandon Boulevard Tree Farm property He stated that bids will be received and opened on July 22, 1994 and shall be presented to the Council at its meeting of July 26th The manager discussed the Crandon Boulevard Seasonal Color Plant Replacement program Michele Padovan, 425 Grapetree Drive, addressed the Council After brief discussion, Councilman Sullivan made a motion requesting that Gail Boorman, the Village's landscape architect, address the Council on the matter before bids are awarded The motion was seconded by Councilman Llorente and adopted by a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Llorente, Sime, Sullivan, Waid, and Vice Mayor Rasco voting Yes The manager requested that the two bids received in relation to the Mashta Drive Causeway improvement program be rejected Page 5 of 6 July 12, 1994 Councilman Fried made a motion rejecting bids in connection with the Mashta Drive Causeway improvements The motion was seconded by Councilman Sullivan and adopted by a 6 - 0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Llorente, Sime, Sullivan, Wald, and Vice Mayor Rasco voting Yes The manager discussed suggested dates for a traffic forum The Council scheduled the forum for Saturday, September 10, 1994 The manager submitted the following informational items the monthly departmental reports, the monthly financial statements, a letter from Joaquin Avino, Metro -Dade County's manager, regarding the Rickenbacker Causeway toll plaza collection system, dated June 21, 1994, a letter from Manuel Lomba, Miami Dade Public Library System, regarding landscaping services at the branch library, dated June 28, 1994, a draft of a proposed stormwater utility brochure, to be mailed to Village residents, dated July 7, 1994, a project description of the Key Biscayne Beach Vegetation project, highlights of the Police workshop held on June 7, 1994, and a copy of the Council's goals and objectives Chief of Police Michael Flaherty answered written comments from the mayor regarding the color of the four new vehicles purchased under the department's vehicle replacement program 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 and public 13 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9 55 p m Approved this 210T day of J� , 1994 Village Mayor IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MA'1 teat 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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