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Home My Public Portal About02-23-93 Special Council Meeting.tifMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1993 COUNCIL CHAMBER 85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET 1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by Mayor Conte at 7 00 p m Present were Councilmembers Mortimer Fried (arrived at 7 20 p m ), Mike Hill, Joe Rasco, Betty Sime, Vice Mayor Clifford Brody, and Mayor Rafael Conte Absent was Councilman Raymond Sullivan Also present were Village Manager Sam Kissinger, Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo, Village Attorney Richard Weiss, Police Chief Michael Flaherty, Finance Director Jack Neustadt, Community Development Director Robin Sobrino, and Recreation Director Laurie Tessler 2 INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Monsignor William McKeever of St Agnes Catholic Church 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Conte led the Pledge 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Rasco made a motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting of February 4, 1993, as submitted, and of the regular meeting of February 9, 1993, as submitted The motion was seconded by Mayor Conte and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Hill, Rasco, Sime, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes 5 AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Conte opened the floor for comments from the public Greg Han, 685 Curtisswood Drive, asked the Council to review the Master Plan Consultant's contract Bill Ofgant, 512 Fernwood Drive, addressed the issue of the Master Plan John Festa, 695 Harbor Lane, recommended that the Building Division computerize their records Doran Jason, 3971 Douglas Road, Miami, a candidate for the county commission, introduced himself to the Council and residents Page 1 of 6 February 23, 1993 7 ORDINANCES The following ordinance was discussed on first reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A CHAPTER ENTITLED "SIGNS"; PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; SETTING FORTH PROHIBITED SIGNS; SETTING FORTH REQUIRED SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR THOSE SIGNS THAT MAY BE ERECTED WITHOUT PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS FOR PERMANENT SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS FOR PERMANENT SIGNS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SIGN REGULATIONS; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SIGN PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR AMORTIZATION OF LEGAL NON -CONFORMING SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR SIGN MAINTENANCE; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF IMPROPER SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Conte read the ordinance by title and opened the public hearing Gary Winstel, 10846 Charleston Road, Cooper City, representing the owner of the office building at 240 Crandon Boulevard, spoke in opposition to provisions of the ordinance Clerk Inguanzo read a letter from Christian Sager, 240 Crandon Boulevard, of the Pankey Institute, who was opposed to the ordinance Councilman Hill stated that some of Mr Sager's concerns should be addressed prior to second reading Greg Han, 685 Curtisswood Drive, spoke in favor of the ordinance After discussion by the Council, Councilman Fried made a motion to adopt the ordinance The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Brody The motion was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes Clerk Inguanzo announced that the second reading of the ordinance will be March 9, 1993 8 BUILDING AND ZONING: There were no Building & Zoning items discussed Page 2 of 6 February 23, 1993 9 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 9-A VILLAGE ATTORNEY Attorney Weiss gave brief reports on the Seaquarium litigation and the Calusa Park lease Councilman Sime asked the attorney to contact the county regarding the traffic light on the causeway at Bear Cut 9-B VILLAGE CLERK Clerk Inguanzo informed the Council that a petition has been filed by a petitioner's committee for the purpose of amending the Village Charter regarding the Metro -Dade Fire and Rescue District Councilman Hill made a motion designating the Metro -Dade Elections Department Director as the individual responsible for certifying the petition as to its sufficiency The motion was seconded by Councilman Rasco and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes 9-C VILLAGE MANAGER Manager Kissinger submitted the following reports Manager Kissinger recognized Chief Flaherty who introduced the newly hired members of the Police Department Chief Flaherty also provided a brief departmental report and invited the Council and residents to the swearing -in ceremony on February 27, 1993 The manager recognized William O'leary, the Village's Landscape Architect, who made a presentation on the Comprehensive Tree Planting Program The Council discussed the presentation Michelle Padovan, 425 Grapetree Drive, asked that the Village remove dead palm trees from the Crandon Boulevard median Manager Kissinger recognized Wendy Crowder, the Village's Stormwater Utility Consultant, who made a presentation regarding his two proposals Lorraine Sonnabend, 330 Pacific Road, discussed the current catch -basin installation project Conchita Suarez, 201 Crandon Boulevard, discussed the Key Colony area John Festa, 695 Harbor Lane, questioned the differences in the proposals After discussion by the Council, Councilman Rasco made a motion to adopt Proposal B, dated February 9, 1993, subject to final negotiations of the Village Manager Councilman Sime seconded the motion which was adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes Page 3 of 6 February 27, 1993 The manager also briefly discussed the stormwater ordinance After discussion, the manager was instructed to prepare a financial analysis based on a one to one-half unit plan The manager and Carlos Penin, Village Engineer, discussed swale regulations Councilman Hill requested that a survey of neighborhoods be concluded prior to the installation of a drainage system John Festa, 695 Harbor Lane, addressed the Council regarding this matter Greg Han, 685 Curtisswood Drive, also addressed the Council regarding this matter The Council further discussed the issue Manager Kissinger discussed renovation of play -fields at the elementary school Councilman Rasco made a motion to authorize a study to renovate play -fields at the Key Biscayne Elementary School, as per the request of the Key Biscayne Athletic Association The motion was seconded by Councilman Sime and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes The Council also concurred that Councilman Fried would send a letter to the Dade County School Board informing them of the trash and debris problem on school grounds Vice Mayor Brody made a motion to award a contract to Barry Howe in the amount of $4,575 00 to provide 10,000 post card sets and waive the competitive bid requirements due to the specialized degree of the project Councilman Rasco seconded the motion which was adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes Village Engineer Penin made a presentation regarding a re- construction plan for the West Mashta Island Causeway The manager and engineer were asked to further study the matter and return to the Council at a later date Vice Mayor Brody made a motion to authorize the Village Manager to enter into a contract with Dodd Printers, Hialeah, Florida, for printing and mailing of the Village newsletter at a cost of $2,357 00 per printing, per issue The motion was seconded by Councilman Sime and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes The manager reported that the beaches along the hotels remain clean Page 4 of 6 February 23, 1993 The following reports were provided for informational purposes and were not discussed Coastal Sewage Contamination Report, Calusa Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Proposal, L'Esplanade, and Grant Proposals Manager Kissinger reported that a report on the Fire Department will be available by the end of March The manager made a presentation to the Council regarding amending Chief Flaherty's contract The proposed amendment to the contract included a $12,000 yearly housing allowance Vice Mayor Brody made a motion authorizing the Village Manager to enter into a contract with the Police Chief, seconded by Councilman Fried The motion was adopted by a 5 - 1 roll call vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Sime, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes Councilman Rasco voted No The Council further discussed the matter 9-D MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Councilman Sime briefly discussed the format for the Citizens' Forum on February 27, 1993 10 RESOLUTIONS The Council discussed the following resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, INDICATING OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE COUNCIL TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE THE COST OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION OF STORMWATER DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND TO USE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES PAID OR INCURRED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF ISSUANCE THEREOF, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Fried made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Sime The motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes 11 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Rasco, chairman of the Village's Insurance Committee, made a presentation on the work of the committee 12 OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION There was no further business discussed Page 5 of 6 February 23, 1993 13 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS The following schedule was presented A LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC FORUM (L.P.A.) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1993, 9:00 A.M. KEY BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY, 150 WEST MCINTYRE STREET B HURRICANE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1993, 7 00 P M COUNCIL CHAMBER, 85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR C SPECIAL LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING (L.P.A.) TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1993, 7 00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR D VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1993, 7 00 P M COUNCIL CHAMBER, 85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR 14 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: The following schedule was presented A ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE MARCH 5-9, 1993 WASHINGTON, D C B KEY BISCAYNE ISLAND FESTIVAL MARCH 13-14, 1993 CRANDON BOULEVARD C FLORIDA MARLINS/KEY BISCAYNE DAY APRIL 21, 1993 JOE ROBBIE STADIUM 15 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10 15 p m A PP ro d this � 4 day MOL'I/alt.. of 1993 � i Vi11ag`e Clerk 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, HE 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. Page 6 of 6