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Home My Public Portal About07-27-93 Special Council Meeting.tifMINUTES SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1993 COUNCIL CHAMBER 85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR 1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by Mayor Conte at 7 15 p m Present were Councilmembers Mortimer Fried, Michael Hill, Betty Sime, Raymond Sullivan, Joe Rasco, Vice Mayor Clifford Brody, and Mayor Rafael Conte Also present were Village Manager Sam Kissinger, Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo, Village Attorney Steve Helfman, Emergency Services Director Michael Flaherty, Fire Chief William Huddleston, Finance Director Jack Neustadt, Community Development Director Robin Sobrino, and Recreation Director Laurie Tessler 2 INVOCATION Reverend Pat Arnold, of the Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church, gave an invocation 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Conte led the Pledge 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of July 13, 1993 were approved by the unanimous consent of the Village Council 5 AGENDA. There were no changes to the agenda 6 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Conte and the Council made a presentation of a proclamation designating July 27, 1993 as Al Del Greco Day to Mr Del Greco's parents The mayor and Council also presented a copy of Resolution 93-31 to the following SUMMERFEST Volunteers Ernie Cambo, Jennifer Hadas, Yocelyn Galiano, Asela Martell -Molina, and Aimee Sanchez 7 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no speakers 8 ORDINANCES Mayor Conte read the following ordinance, on second reading, by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW VILLAGE CODE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE, PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF FUTURE AMENDMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR AN rrrhCTIVE DATE Page 1 of 6 July 27, 1993 Mayor Conte opened the public hearing There were no speakers present Councilman Fried made a motion to adopt the ordinance The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Brody and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Sullivan, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes 9 BUILDING AND ZONING There were no building and zoning items considered by the Council 10 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following reports were submitted Village Attorney Attorney Helfman reported on the efforts of the Dade County Police Benevolent Association and the Miami Fraternal Order of Police to unionize the Village's police department Each union has petitioned the state agency responsible for calling an election on the matter Village Clerk The clerk reported that Mayor Conte issued a proclamation designating July 27, 1993 as Al Del Greco Day Clerk Inguanzo also reported that the qualifying period for the 1993 municipal elections will be from 12 00 Noon, Wednesday, August 11, 1993 through 12 00 Noon, Saturday, August 21, 1993 The clerk submitted a petition received in his office regarding the poor condition of a tennis court at Calusa Park Julio Avello, 421 South Mashta Drive, addressed the Council regarding the condition of the court and asked for the Council to resolve the matter Councilman Sullivan recommended that the manager restore the tennis court to its original surface Dan DePaul, 177 Ocean Lane Drive, also addressed the Council on this matter The clerk requested an approval for vacation time starting August 23, 1993 through September 3, 1993 Vice Mayor Brody made a motion authorizing the vacation time for the Clerk Councilman Hill seconded the motion which was adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Sullivan, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes Village Manager The manager discussed the Village' s beautification program Page 2 of 6 July 27, 1993 Councilman Hill made a motion to award a contract to Universal Beach Service Corporation to clean the Atlantic Beach and authorize the mayor to execute said contract The motion was seconded by Councilman Sime and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Sullivan, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes The manager announced that a tree planting ceremony will be scheduled in the near future pending final approval from F E M A regarding the funding of the project Councilman Sime made a motion to award a contract to Vila and Sons Landscaping for sod installation and replacement at a cost of $0 385 per square foot The motion was seconded by Mayor Conte and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Sullivan, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes Manager Kissinger presented a grant report update He discussed a hazardous mitigation grant program and an economic development grant program The manager discussed the purchase of a bus for the Recreation Department Councilman Rasco inquired about the operating cost for the vehic_e Vice Mayor Brody made a motion authorizing the Village Manager to purchase a passenger van from Arkansas Bus Exchange in an amount not to exceed $37,116 000 The motion was seconded by Councilman Hill and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Sullivan, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes The manager recognized Fire Chief Huddleston who gave a progress report on the Fire Rescue Department Emergency Services Director Flaherty also addressed the Council and gave an update on the establishment of the police and fire facilities Manager Kissinger made a request for vacation time on August 23 -27, 1993, November 22 - 26, 1993 and December 23 - 31, 1993 Councilman Hill made a motion to approve the request The motion was seconded by Councilman Sime and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Sullivan, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes The manager reported on the establishment of a basketball program through the Recreation Department Page 3 of 6 July 27, 1993 The manager presented a financial policy for the consideration of the Council Councilman Sullivan recommended a workshop session to review the matter The Council also briefly discussed the process by which the 1993-1994 budget will be reviewed The manager briefly discussed a proposal by Frank Garisto to provide additional public information via weekly video-taped programs to air on Adelphia Cable television The manager also discussed a letter from Ronald Mastriana regarding the Sheraton Royal Biscayne D R I venture Attorney Helfman addressed the Council on the matter Mr Mastriana, 2750 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, also addressed the Council Manager Kissinger presented the following items for the Council's information a letter from Miami Beach Commissioner David Pearlson regarding the county's homeless task force, a letter from Marilyn Borroto regarding the Village's SUMMERFEST activities, a press release from the Metro -Dade Solid Waste Management Department regarding the transfer station located on Virginia Key, a copy of the minutes from the Metro -Dade County commission meeting of July 13, 1993 concerning the Crandon Park master plan, a letter from Mark Galloway regarding Adelphia Cable Company's service, an article from the Miami Herald regarding the Village's proposed budget, a report from James Barker of the Dade County League of Cities, a press release from Economic Development Director Susan Gregorie regarding the Village's Heartride event, and a copy of a check from Metro -Dade County in the amount of $570,605 11 representing the Village's share of the F P L franchise fee MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Councilman Sime announced that the next meeting of the Local Planning Agency will be on Tuesday, August 17, 1993 Councilman Hill presented the names of William Wilson and James Dowd for appointment as Special Masters Mayor Conte accepted Councilman Hill's recommendation and nominated William Wilson and James Dowd as Special Masters Councilman Hill made a motion to appoint James Dowd as a Special Master The motion was seconded by Councilman Sullivan and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Sullivan, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes Councilman Hill withdrew the nomination of William Wilson Councilman Hill discussed the possibility of establishing a Village shuttle service The manager addressed the Council regarding a study he conducted for determining the cost of such a program Manager Kissinger stated that he will further study the matter Page 4 of 6 July 27, 1993 Councilman Sullivan inquired about the activities of the Community Development Department Community Development Director Sobrino and Building Official Dan Nieda made a presentation regarding the department Shirley Brill, 550 Ocean Drive, addressed the Council regarding the matter Councilman Sime discussed the violation of local park standards by the D R I properties as a result of the county's action regarding the Crandon Park master plan She requested that the Village Attorney study the feasibility of imposing a building moratorium on the D R I properties until the park land issue can be resolved Nancy Malloy, 605 Ocean Drive, addressed the Council Eric Nesse, 750 Ocean Drive, representing the Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas project, and Mr Mastriana also addressed the Council Councilmembers Fried, Hill and Vice Mayor Brody spoke in opposition to a building moratorium at this time Vice Mayor Brody recommended that the Village Attorney determine whether the Village has a legal cause of action against the county regarding the matter Conchita Suarez, 201 Crandon Boulevard, made additional comments on the issue Councilman Sime briefly discussed a public awareness program to begin the elimination of invasive exotic plants from the Village 11 RESOLUTIONS. Mayor Conte 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 VILLAGE CLERK 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 r�erT. TIVE DATE Councilman Rasco made a motion to adopt the resolution The motion was seconded by Councilman Fried and adopted by a unanimous voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Fried, Hill, Rasco, Sime, Sullivan, Vice Mayor Brody, and Mayor Conte voting Yes 12 COMMIrmtlb, REPORTS Councilman Hill made a brief presentation regarding the Zoning Code Review Committee 13 OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION There was no further business discussed Page 5 of 6 July 27, 1993 14 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS • A schedule of future meetings and events was presented to the Council and public 15 ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 10 15 p m eApproved this a day of AultkiA- , 1993 Village er Mayor IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY TTY VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TV ANY MA:L-1'AX CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR FARING, HE WILL ,NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY .NEED TV ENSURE THAT A VERSAT M RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WITCH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED Page 6 of 6