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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John C. Dellagloria
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
 
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024 – 7:00 PM
(PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, & PRESENTATIONS WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM)
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:

Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting.

 
2.

PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS
 
A.

Recognition of Blue Mission Reach (CauseCamps Scholarships for Palmetto Bay Middle School Students)
 
B.

Proclamation to the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. (Dr. Claudia Uribe)

 
C.

Proclamation in honor of National Athletic Training Month (Palmer Trinity School)

 
D.

Proclamation to Van Orsdel Funeral & Cremation Services (Donald Van Orsdel)

 
E.

Proclamation in honor of Irish American Heritage Month

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (February 5, 2024)
 
4.

REQUESTS, PETITIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED

Individuals wishing to speak on matters on the agenda and on items pertinent to the Village may do so by speaking during this section of the agenda. The Mayor will recognize those persons who wish to speak. Each speaker must sign-in prior to speaking on the designated public commentary sign-in sheet. Items for public hearing provided for within the agenda shall not be a topic of discussion during this section of the agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less. Public comments made by members of the public are important to the Village Council. Speakers will address the Village Council with respect.

 
5.

VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
 
A.

Departmental Updates
 
B.

Police Commander Report

 
6.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
A.

Monthly Report
 
B.

Litigation Update

 
7.

VILLAGE CLERK'S REPORT
 
A.

Update: Calendar for the month of March 2024

 
B.

Update: Municipal Election-November 5, 2024

 
C.

Update: Advisory Board and Committee Appointments 

 
D.

Journey of a Passport Application

 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
A.

Notice: Member Solicitation (Art-in-Public Places Advisory Board)
 
B.

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting (December 7, 2023)
 
C.

Resiliency Committee Meeting (November 9, 2023)
 
D.

Youth Community Involvement Task Force Meeting (January 22, 2024)
 
9.

EMERGENCY ORDINANCES WITH PUBLIC HEARING
 
10.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
 
11.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
12.

CONSENT AGENDA
 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PLACE A PERMANENT FLAGPOLE VISIBLE TO THE BASEBALL FIELDS AT CORAL REEF PARK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)
 
13.

RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
 
14.

RESOLUTIONS WITH PUBLIC COMMENT
 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING VILLAGE SUPPORT OF THE DEERING ESTATE FOUNDATION FOR THE 2024 SEAFOOD FESTIVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Nick Marano, Village Manager)
 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO THE PLANS REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR A MULTI-PURPOSE RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT CORAL REEF PARK; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE PLANS REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($50,000.00), AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Director Heidi Siegel, Community and Economic Development Director and Alessia Bencomo, Procurement Specialist)
 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; OPPOSING BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) PARTIAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREMPTION AND URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND ITS PARTNER TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES TO PROVIDE TRUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREEMPTION TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS SEVEN (7) DAYS A WEEK AS PREVIOUSLY REPRESENTED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
D.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ADDRESS THE FEASABILITY OF HOLDING “A TASTE OF THE VILLAGE” EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PALMETTO BAY FOUNDATION, INC.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)
 
15.

OTHER BUSINESS
 
16.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
 
17.

NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
 
WE, THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, HEREBY COMMIT OURSELVES TO MAINTAINING CIVILITY IN OUR PUBLIC AND POLITICAL DISCOURSE AND PLEDGE TO THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:
  • We will respect the right of all citizens in our community to hold different opinions;
  • We will avoid rhetoric intended to humiliate or question the wisdom of those whose opinions are different from ours;
  • We will strive to understand differing perspectives;
  • We will choose our words carefully;
  • We will speak truthfully without accusation and we will avoid distortion;
  • We will speak out against violence, prejudice, and incivility in all of their forms, whenever and wherever they occur.
 

NOTICE OF APPEAL RIGHTS

Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the Village hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with response to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, the affected person may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the Village for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed.

 

AMERICAN DISABBILITIES ACT OF 1990

This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation or a sign language interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 no later than four (4) days prior to the meeting. Hearing Assistance Devices are available with the Village Clerk.