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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
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 Quick
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, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – 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.

Proclamation in honor of Black History Month 

 
B.

Recognition of Sheila Frazier (volunteerism for her service on the Parks & Recreation Committee)

 
C.

Recognition of Michael Baiamonte (Public Address Voice of the Miami Heat)
 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (January 12, 2026)
 
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.

Lobbyist Legislative Update
 
C.

Police Commander Report

 
6.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
A.

Attorney Expenses
 
B.

Litigation Update

 
7.

VILLAGE CLERK'S REPORT
 
A.

Calendar: February 2026

 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
A.

Art-in-Public Places Advisory Board Meeting (October 8, 2025)
 
9.

EMERGENCY ORDINANCES WITH PUBLIC HEARING
 
10.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
 
A.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO DIVISION 2. – MEETINGS; AMENDING SECTION 2-44, “MEETINGS,” OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO MODIFY THE START TIME OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham) (Passed on First Reading on November 17, 2025, Special Council Meeting) 
 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2.51, "CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION," OF THE VILLAGE CODE; REQUIRING THE VILLAGE COUNCIL TO FORWARD TO THE VILLAGE ELECTORS ALL CHARTER AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS UNALTERED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION; CLARIFYING THAT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MAY SUBMIT ALTERNATIVE AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson) (Passed on First Reading on January 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting)
 
C.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING COUNCIL DISCUSSION; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT SECTION 2-49(A), "COUNCIL DISCUSSION, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECORUM", BY ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF TIME EACH COUNCILMEMBER HAS TO DISCUSS AN ITEM; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham) (Passed on First Reading on January 12, 2026, Regular Council Meeting)
 
11.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
A.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COUNCIL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS TO THE PUBLIC AT COUNCIL MEETINGS; AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 2-49 OF THE VILLAGE CODE; ESTABLISHING A CLEAR DUTY TO RESPOND TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES MADE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS; PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND TIMELINES FOR RESPONSES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
12.

CONSENT AGENDA
 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE “TREE CITY USA 2026” APPLICATION; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL ARBOR DAY BY REAFFIRMING THE VILLAGE'S COMMITMENT TO THE VILLAGE’S “TREE CITY USA” DESIGNATION; PROCLAIMING APRIL 24, 2026, AS “NATIONAL ARBOR DAY” IN PALMETTO BAY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Public Services Director, Dionisio Torres)
 
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, RELATED TO ITB# 2023-11-002 CONTRACT, APPROVING V & G CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS, CORP. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXTEND THE AMOUNT BUDGETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDERD TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($125,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)
 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, URGING SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 1152 AND HOUSE BILL 1241, OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION, REQUIRING HANDS-FREE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE USE WHILE DRIVING; AMENDING LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)
 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, OPPOSING SENATE BILL 1434 AND HOUSE BILL 979, "INFILL REDEVELOPMENT ACT," PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
15.

OTHER BUSINESS
 
16.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
 
17.

NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
  • MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 (REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING)
 
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 DISABILITIES 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.