HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-21-21 Second Budget HearingM IN UTES
SECON D BUDGET HEARIN G
KEY BISCAYN E, FLORI DA
TUESDA Y, SEPTEM BER 21, 2021
COUN CIL CH AM BER
560 CRA NDON BOULEY ARD
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order
by the Mayor at 6:03 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Franklin H. Caplan, Luis Lauredo,
Allison McCormick, Brett G. Moss, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Edward London and Mayor
Michael W. Davey. Also present were Village Manager Steven C. Williamson, Village Clerk
Jocelyn B. Koch and Village Attorney Chad Friedman.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Davey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
At this time, public comments were heard. The following residents addressed the Council: Luis de
la Cruz, 640 Allendale Road; Cecile Sanchez, 260 Cypress Drive; Maria Bernarda Arancedo, 10
Cape Florida Drive; Sol Decamps, 251 Crandon Boulevard and Pedro Kono, 425 Allendale Road.
The Attorney and the Mayor addressed the public stating there will be a public hearing on the
budget ordinance and residents can speak at that time.
3. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council
recognizing the dedication of Vice Mayor London to public service and stated the Village needs
to be fiscally responsible and be a small and efficient government; Councilmember Caplan and
Mayor Davey addressed the Council thanking Fire Rescue Chief Eric Lang and Interim Chief of
Police Jason Younes for organizing the 9/11 ceremony; Vice Mayor London addressed the Council
stating the Village has to tighten the budget and become more efficient; Councilmember Segurola
stated concerns with vague categories instead of line items and not enough back up information;
Councilmember Moss addressed strategic budgeting and efficiency in production; Councilmember
McCormick addressed the Council regarding getting capital improvements projects completed and
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hiring the staff needed in order to execute these projects and Mayor Davey addressed the Council
regarding supporting the Manager's plan and efforts.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments were heard earlier in the evening.
5. MILLAGE RESOLUTION: The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
FINAL MILLAGE RATE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2021, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022,
PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065 (TRIM BILL); AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mayor Davey.
Councilmember Moss made a motion to table the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lauredo and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor
Davey voting Yes.
6. ORDINANCE: There were no ordinances considered by Council on first reading.
The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE
BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUES (TRIM
BILL); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Davey made a motion to adopt the budget ordinance on second reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Moss.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. The following resident addressed the Council: Jorge
Mendia, 111 Island Drive. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to table the budget ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Davey and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council regarding the Village's budget increasing by
almost $11 Million in eight years and wanting to see a millage rate of 3 .1563.
The Manager addressed the Council giving a presentation on the FY22 proposed budget and the
requested amendments from the September 8, 2021 First Budget Hearing. The Manager also stated
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that the Village administration plans to take on 24 Capital Improvement projects this year at a
value of $6.8 Million and for next year to take on an additional 24 projects at a value of $17 .9
Million and over the subsequent three years to take on over $60 Million in Capital Improvement
projects. The Manager requested Council's support in building the team so that the administration
can deliver the service program s and infrastructure projects the residents have asked for and
deserve. The Manager addressed the Council stating the challenges, opportunities and highlighted
the top 7 deliverables in FY22.
Building, Zoning, Planning and Public Works Director Jake Ozy man addressed the Council
regarding the Capital Improvement Program changes. The FY22 proposed budget is $6.6 Million
and is divided between 6 different fun ds: $1.7 Million is coming from general funds, $227,000
from Special Revenue which is Storm water Enterprise Fund, $3 .4 Million from ARP A funds,
$400,000 from Awarded Grants and $800,000 from other sources such as federal appropriations
and the Transportation fund.
The Manager addressed the Council stating the administration is requesting $2. 7 Million in
resilient Florida grants.
Director Ozyman addressed the Council stating that there was a reduction in the Facility Repair
and Renovations and the Resilient Infrastructure Integration Strategy. The Manager stated the
reduction was approximately $250,000 from the First Budget Hearing.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Manager regarding the budget, core municipal services
and deliverables.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council stating that it is time to attain financial effi ciency
and reduce the total budget. After eight years of budget increases, in FY21, we accomplished
significant reductions and stopped the budget increasing. Councilmember Lauredo stated his
objection to this proposed budget and the return to an increase in spending of close to $1.5 Million.
The Manager addressed the Council reporting on a new RF P for the beach maintenance contract.
Councilmember McCormick addressed the Council regarding the increase in sargassum and the
increase in costs for basic service.
Councilmember Moss addressed the Manager in regard to the number of Capital Improvement
Projects.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding hiring a new Building, Zoning and Planning
Director and a Public Works Superintendent.
Councilmember Moss requested the Manager have a CIP program update in the Manager's Report
in the Coun cil Meeting agenda going forward. There was no objection to the request.
There was extensive discussion from Council and the Manager regarding not hiring a Building,
Zoning and Planning Director and only having a Building Official run the Building Department,
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The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the building official's position.
Councilmember Caplan addressed the Council regarding the importance of a building official due
to evolving zoning changes from resiliency projects, rising costs and fixed costs and non-
discretionary increases and maintenance costs due to older infrastructure.
Councilmember Segurola addressed Director Ozyman regarding the costs of independent
contractors or outside consultants to provide services in the Building, Zoning and Planning
Department.
The Manager addressed the Council reporting on the elimination of the Special Projects
Coordinator position for $68,392 and an estimated reduction of $40,000 from planning consultants
and approximately $50,000 the Village would receive by having an improved building fee
collection process in place.
Councilmember McCormick addressed the Council proposing that the Village Attorney seek an
opinion from the Attorney General if a Building Official can also be a Department Director.
It was the consensus of Council to direct the Attorney to seek an opinion from the Attorney General
if a Municipal Building Official can also be a Building, Zoning and Planning Department Director
at the same time.
The Manager addressed the Council reporting that the Building, Zoning and Planning Department
which includes Code Enforcement needs to be run by a professional in addition to being a planner.
There was discussion from Council regarding supplemental budget amendments, providing
services and running an efficient government.
Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council regarding personnel costs, mergmg of
departments and overtaxing on a yearly basis.
Councilmember Moss made a motion to support the Manager in hiring a Building, Zoning and
Planning Department Director position. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan.
There was discussion from Council regarding the above motion.
The motion was approved by a 4-3 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Caplan, McCormick, Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmembers Lauredo, Segurola and
Vice Mayor London voting No.
The Manager addressed the Council suggesting reviewing the new staff positions the
administration is requesting and their justifications. It was the will of the Council to proceed in
this manner.
The Manager addressed these justifications including reinstating eliminated leadership positions
and skillsets; adding additional skillsets due to the emerging complex challenges the Village faces
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and opportunities to seize upon; the Village needs to look forward as there are significant
infrastructure issues in the future; contract, program and project oversight and to put the
appropriate people in place.
At this time, the Mayor opened for public comments. The following resident addressed the
Council: Mayra Lindsay, 365 Westwood Road. The Mayor closed public comments.
Councilmember Lauredo gave the Clerk a chart of the U.S. Government top salaries requesting it
be attached to the minutes. Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council stating that some of
the Village's staffs salaries are close to the U.S. State Department's Secretaries' salaries and are
out ofline with the level ofresponsibilities in a small community with a $35 Million dollar budget.
This is compared with senior U.S. Government national responsibilities, and this is for salaries in
the public sector. In the private business sector, the Village's compensations are extremely high
and out of line.
There was discussion from Council regarding Village government salaries.
Chief Building Official Rene Velasco and the Manager addressed the Council regarding the
Building Records Technician position request.
Councilmember Segurola addressed Building Official Velasco regarding digitizing records and
previously purchased digitizing software.
There was extensive discussion from Council and Building Official Velasco regarding electronic
records, processing plans, the implementation of the digitizing software and training in the
Building Department and level of service.
Mayor Davey made a motion to remove the part-time clerk position in the Building Department.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan. Mayor Davey withdrew his motion.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending spending $9,000 for a part-time building
permit clerk for the next three months.
Mayor Davey made a motion to keep the part-time building permit clerk at a cost of $9,000 for the
next three months. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and approved by 6-1
voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice
Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmember Lauredo voting No.
Chief Lang addressed the Council regarding the request for a Fire Prevention Inspector position in
order to help address the number of fire inspections needed annually within the Village which
includes 126 buildings.
There was extensive discussion from Council, the Manager and Chief Lang regarding the above
request and the eliminated position of the Community Outreach Coordinator.
Councilmember McCormick addressed the Council regarding teen outreach.
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C ouncilm em ber M cC orm ick m ade a m otion that over the cour se of the next year w ithout
comm ittin g any fu nds, to ask the M anager, the Fire Rescue C hief and the next C hief of Police to
com e up w ith a plan of how the V illage is going address teen issues. The m otion w as seconded by
M ayor D avey. C ouncilm em ber M cC orm ick w ithdrew her m otion.
C ouncilm em ber Laur edo m ade a m otion to support the creating of the position of Fire Prevention
Inspector. The m otion w as seconded by M ayor D avey and appro ved by a 5-2 voice vote. The vote
w as as fo llow s: C ouncilm em bers C aplan, L aur edo, M cC orm ick, M oss and M ayor Davey voting
Y es. C ouncilm em ber Seguro la and V ice M ayor London voting N o.
C ouncilm em ber M cC orm ick m ade a m otion to look into creating a com m unity teen outreach
pro gra m coopera tively betw een the Police and Fire D epart m ents and possibly the Parks and
R ecreation D epart m ent. The m otion w as seconded by M ayor D avey and appro ved by a 7-0 voice
vote. T he vote w as as fo llow s: C ouncilm em bers C aplan, Laur edo, M cCorm ick, M oss, Seguro la,
V ice M ayor Lon don and M ayor D avey voting Y es.
T he M anager addressed the C ouncil report ing that youth pro gra m m m g is one the top 7
D elivera bles listed in this budget.
D irector O zy m an addressed the C ouncil regarding the request of an additional C ode C om pliance
O fficer.
T here w as discussion fr om C ouncil regarding the history and num ber of staffing fo r Code
C om pliance.
Interim C h ief Y ounes addressed the C ouncil regarding the request fo r recl assify ing a D eputy
Police C h ief to a Lieutenant. V ice M ayor London and C ouncilm em ber Laur edo addressed Interim
C h ief Y ou nes regarding the num ber of open police officer positions, concern s fo r enfo rcem ent fo r
bicycl e pelotons and m arine.
T he M anager addressed the C ouncil report ing the adm inistra tion w ill report back on the above
issues at a later date.
T here w as discussion fr om C ouncil and the M anager regarding the need fo r hiring tw o new police
offi cers and fl eet m anagem ent.
C ouncilm em ber Laur edo m ade a m otion to support the recl assifi cation of the Deputy Police Chief
position to a L ieutenant.
C F O N ussbaum addressed the C ouncil reporting the position costs are $108,000 incl uding the cost
of em ployee ben efits.
T he M anager addressed the C ouncil regarding the Fleet M anager position and a Public W orks
Superin tendent position .
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The Manager addressed the Council regarding looking at both revenues, expenditures and the
requested Public Works Superintendent position.
Vice Mayor London addressed Interim Chief Younes regarding GPS tracking in police vehicles
and the use of police officers commuting to and from work in police vehicles.
Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the hiring of two additional police officers. The
motion was seconded by Mayor Davey.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding the fleet maintenance contract with the City of
Miami Beach.
The Caplan motion was approved by a 4-3 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick and Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmembers Moss, Segurola and
Vice Mayor London voting No.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to instruct the Manager that the hiring of the two new
police officers is not finalized until there is a consultation with the incoming Chief of Police after
a reasonable amount of time and for the Chief to make an evaluation. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Davey and approved by a 6-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Councilmember Caplan voting No.
The Lauredo motion supporting the reclassification of the Deputy Police Chief position to a
Lieutenant was seconded by Councilmember McCormick and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The
vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor
London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
The Manager addressed the Council stating that the administration will report back to Council at
the January 18th Regular Council Meeting with an assessment and recommendation regarding the
above motion.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to deny the creating of a CIP Program & Grants Manager
position. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the creation of a CIP Program & Grants Manager position.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Moss and approved by a 6-1 voice vote. The vote
was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and
Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmember Lauredo voting No.
There was discussion from Councilmember Lauredo and the Manager regarding the creation of
the above position.
There was extensive discussion from Council and the Manager regarding the creating of a
Procurement Officer position.
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Mayor Davey made a motion to support the Manager in the creation of a Procurement Officer
position. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and approved by a 4-3 voice vote.
The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, McCormick, Moss and Mayor Davey voting
Yes. Councilmember Lauredo, Segurola and Vice Mayor London voting No.
Mayor Davey made a motion to support the Manager in the creation of a Public Works
Superintendent position. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and approved by a
6-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, McCormick, Moss, Segurola,
Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmember Lauredo voting No.
Councilmember Moss made a motion to support the Manager in the creation of an additional
Maintenance Laborer position. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey and approved by a 5-
2 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, McCormick, Moss, Segurola and
Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmember Lauredo and Vice Mayor London voting No.
Councilmember McCormick addressed Director Ozyman regarding grass maintenance by SFM
Services, Inc. Director Ozyman reported this contractor is addressing some issues and also will
report back to Council with a status plan in the next few months. Director Ozyman also reported
on the recent resignation of the horticulturist position. There was discussion from Council, Director
Ozyman and Vice Mayor London regarding utilizing labor pools and litter control.
There was discussion from Council regarding Council supporting the Public Works Department
and the resources that have been requested by this department. Vice Mayor London addressed the
Council supporting the maintenance laborer but not as a Village employee.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to support the Manager in the creation of a Community
Programs Coordinator position. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Moss and approved
by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick,
Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to support the Manager in the creation of four Beach
Ranger positions. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey.
Vice Mayor London addressed the Manager regarding kite boarding registrations and cost deficits.
Councilmember McCormick addressed the Council regarding buoys, swimming safety and the
Community Programs Coordinator position.
There was discussion from Council regarding the Community Programs Coordinator position cost
and the Key Biscayne Community Foundation contract and cost.
The Lauredo motion was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers
Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Vice Mayor London addressed the Council regarding the undergrounding of utilities for $600,000.
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Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to eliminate the $600,000 for the undergrounding of
utilities. The motion died for a lack of a second.
There was discussion from Council, the Manager and Director Ozyman regarding the
undergrounding of utilities and the initial design costs of $150,000 needed to move the project
forward.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council stating that this money was not for actual
construction, but for another plan or study and more consultants. Councilmember Lauredo also
stated this is on top of $500,000 that was already spent for an Undergrounding Study for a total of
$1.1 Million before there is a shovel in the ground.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the above item and engaging lobbyists.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding the upcoming trip in October to meet with the
Village lobbyists.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the former Village Manager meeting with Florida
Power and Light.
The Manager addressed the Council stating that the undergrounding of utilities funding is derived
from ARPA funds which would need to be spent by 2024.
The Attorney addressed the Council clarifying which kind of projects can be paid for with ARP A
funding including stormwater, sewer, broadband and "Pay Go" projects.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the undergrounding of utilities and
funding amounts.
CFO Nussbaum addressed the Council stating the $1.8 Million in general funds is already in the
CIP funds and would not affect a change in the millage rate. There was discussion from Council,
the Manager and CFO Nussbaum over the allocation of funding sources.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to lower the funded amount of undergrounding the
utilities to $150,000 for FY22. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Davey made a motion to lower the funded amount of undergrounding the utilities to
$200,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lauredo.
Councilmember Caplan addressed the Council stating this motion is with the understanding this
money is already earmarked and can be tapped into if needed.
The motion was approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan,
Lauredo, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmember
McCormick was out of the room at the time the vote was taken.
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There was discussion from Council and Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer Dr. Roland
Samimy regarding using LED lights instead of conventional lighting.
Parks and Recreation and Open Spaces Director Todd Hofferberth addressed the Council regarding
an additional $200,000 in costs for environmental testing for DERM.
Vice Mayor London addressed Director Ozyman regarding Village Hall hardscape improvements
for $50,000. Director Ozyman reported these improvements are for the courtyard area, sidewalk
repairs around Village Hall, parking improvements for Village Green Way and landscaping. The
Manager reported this project includes improvements by the Key Biscayne Fire Station and the
Key Biscayne Community Center.
There was extensive discussion from Council and Director Hofferberth regarding St. Agnes
lighting and the costs of two new LED poles.
Vice Mayor London addressed the Council regarding a Splashpad replacement at the Village
Green.
Vice Mayor London addressed the Manager regarding that the Community Center roof
replacement qualifies for ARP A funding but why not the air conditioners. The Manager addressed
that the roof replacement was scheduled but did not happen because of the Covid 19 pandemic and
the air conditioning was not scheduled so therefore does not qualify as a "Pay-Go" project.
Councilmember Lauredo and the Attorney addressed the Council regarding the legislative intent
for ARP A funding.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding ARP A funding.
The Manager addressed the Council confirming the Village is only receiving $3 .2 Million of the
ARP A funds this year.
There was discussion from Council regarding the allocation of the remaining $400,000 from the
budget that was for undergrounding of utilities.
Councilmember Segurola made a motion to use the $400,000 from the undergrounding of utilities
to fully fund any other qualifying projects. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lauredo.
There was extensive discussion from Council, the Attorney and the Manager regarding the above
motion.
Councilmember Segurola addressed the Council requesting clarification regarding three categories
across every department: Item 49.000 (other current charges), Item 54.000 (subscriptions), and in
some departments, Item 82.000 (educational initiatives). There was discussion from Council
regarding the Clerk's department and the administration department regarding other current
charges and historical spending.
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The Attorney addressed the Council requesting a meeting extension.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to extend the meeting to 11 : 15 p.m. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Moss and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor
Davey voting Yes.
There was discussion from Council regarding the budget and the budget process.
Councilmember Segurola made a motion for the Manager to reduce the budget by another
$200,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lauredo and failed by a 3-4 roll call vote.
The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Lauredo, Segurola and Vice Mayor London voting Yes.
Councilmembers Caplan, Mcf'ormick, Moss and Mayor Davey voting No.
Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council regarding the Clerk's salary and budget.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the above items.
Mayor Davey made a motion to extend the meeting to 11 :30 p.m. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lauredo and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor
Davey voting Yes.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion for the Clerk's salary to be what was originally proposed
at the First Budget Hearing of approximately $76,000. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor
London.
Councilmember Moss made an amending motion to add the benefit package equal to what the
other Department Directors receive. Councilmember Lauredo accepted the amending motion.
The Lauredo motion, as amended, was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor
Davey voting Yes.
Vice Mayor London made a motion to increase the Manager's car allowance to be equal to what
the other Department Directors receive. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey. Vice Mayor
London withdrew his motion.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to eliminate the Resiliency Coordinator position. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Segurola.
Councilmember Lauredo, Vice Mayor London and the Manager addressed the Council regarding
the Resiliency Coordinator position.
Councilmember Lauredo withdrew his motion.
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Councilmember Moss made a motion to extend the meeting for an additional 10 minutes. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was
as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London
and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to give a one-time bonus of $5,000 to the Interim Police
Chief. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McCormick and approved by a 7-0 voice
vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola,
Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding the additions and changes from the First Budget
Hearing.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve $34,900 for a potential Rickenbacker Causeway
consultant, if necessary. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and approved by a
7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss,
Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion for the Manager's car allowance to be equal what the
other Department Directors receive. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and
approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo,
McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
There was discussion from Council regarding reducing the budget goals.
Vice Mayor London made a motion to remove all positions that have not been filled in the last two
years. Vice Mayor London withdrew his motion.
Councilmember Segurola made a motion to reallocate the $400,000 from the undergrounding of
utilities to other ARP A qualifying projects so then the Village can move $400,000 from general
funds over to operating expenses to offset costs and reduce the millage.
There was discussion from Council regarding the above motion.
Councilmember Segurola made a motion to extend the meeting for an additional 10 minutes. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was
as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London
and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
The Attorney addressed the Council further clarifying the qualifications of projects for ARP A
funding including water, sewer or broadband or a reduction that can be used for government
services: including but not limited to maintenance ofinfrastructure, "pay go" spending for building
new infrastructure including roads, modernization of cyber security including hardware/software
protection, critical infrastructure, school/educational services and the provision for police, fire and
other public safety services.
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There was discussion from Council, the Attorney and the Manager regarding using ARP A funding
on capital projects rather than services. The Manager recommended there would be enough
projects for the $400,000.
Mayor Davey made a motion to extend the meeting for an additional 20 minutes. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Segurola and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor
Davey voting Yes.
At this time, there was a fifteen-minute recess.
Mayor Davey made a motion to extend the meeting to 12:10 p.m. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Moss and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor
Davey voting Yes.
The Manager addressed the Council stating the recommendation was to reduce the utility
undergrounding phase 1 project from $600,000 to $200,000 freeing up $400,000 in ARP A funding.
The recommendation is to fund the $45,000 for the Key Biscayne Community Center RTU with
the ARP A funds and to fund the $200,000 of environmental remediation in Paradise Park and to
go ahead and shift the $66,861 for the Beach Park for full payment in ARP A funds and to fund the
$60,000 for Calusa Park tennis courts with ARPA funds and to shift $28,139 from Village Hall
Courtyard landscape and hardscape to ARP A leaving the residual of approximately $22,000 out
of CIP general funds.
CFO Nussbaum addressed the Council summarizing the changes from tonight was a net $30,000
difference on top of the $130,000 from the First Budget Hearing and stated that the rolled-back
rate is 3.1563 mills and the final millage rate is 3.1983 mills which is .0420% or 1.33% over the
rolled-back rate.
Mayor Davey made a motion to accept the above changes to the budget. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Moss and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor
Davey voting Yes.
Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to give a one-time bonus of $5,000 to CFO Nussbaum.
The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor London and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was
as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London
and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
CFO Nussbaum addressed the Council stating that with the above change, the rolled-back rate is
now 3.1563 mills and the final millage rate is 3.1990 mills which is .0427% or 1.35% over the
rolled-back rate.
Mayor Davey made a motion to remove the millage resolution from the table. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Moss and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
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Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor
Davey voting Yes.
Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the millage resolution, as amended, at the final millage
rate of3.1990. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and approved by a 4-3 voice
vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, McCormick, Moss and Mayor Davey
voting Yes. Councilmembers Lauredo, Segurola and Vice Mayor London voting No.
Councilmember Moss made a motion to remove the budget ordinance from the table. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as
follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London
and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Councilmember Moss made a motion to approve the budget ordinance, as amended, on second
reading. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey and approved by a 4-3 roll call vote. The vote
was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, McCormick, Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes.
Councilmembers Lauredo, Segurola and Vice Mayor London voting No.
7. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
8. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 12:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Village Clerk
Approved this '11" day of :_--:!lll!!wi.--
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Michael W. Davey
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.
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AP P E ND IX N O . 4
F E D E RAL SALAR Y SC HE D UL E S F O R 2020
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r January 1, 2020.
EXECUTIVE SC HE D UL E (EX )
Level I
Level II
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Level TV .
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$219,200
$197,300
$181,500
$170,800
$160,100
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