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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 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, MAY 5, 2025 – 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: National Military Appreciation Month

 
B.

Proclamation: Mental Health Awareness Month

 
C.

Recognition: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (May 9, 2025)

 
D.

Recognition: Alex Trentler (Eagle Scout Candidate Project)

 
E.

Recognition: Graduating High School Seniors from the Youth Community Involvement Task Force (Patrick Eikenberg, Haylee Hanson, Alexandra Morgado, Natalie Rodriguez, Caroline Toole, and Maddie Sakalo)

 
F.

Recognition: 2025 Silver Knight Nominees

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
A.

Special Council Meeting (March 18, 2025)
 
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.

Calendar Update: May 2025
 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
9.

EMERGENCY ORDINANCES WITH PUBLIC HEARING
 
10.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
 
11.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
A.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING FINANCE; CREATING NEW SECTION 2-161 TO ARTICLE VI, “FINANCE” AT DIVISION 1 STYLED “GENERALLY”, REGARDING COUNCIL-SPONSORED PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)
 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS; AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD SECTION 2-25 ESTABLISHING ANNUAL RESIDENCY VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND A RESIDENCY CHALLENGE PROCESS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer) 
 
12.

CONSENT AGENDA
 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PALMETTO BAY PARK AT NO COST ON MARCH 14, 2026, TO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION- CURE CF MIAMI FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A FUNDRAISING KICKBALL TOURNAMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Parks & Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona)
 
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; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE TRANSIT ALTERNATIVES STUDY IN RESPONSE TO THE DISCONTINUATION OF IBUS ACCESS TO THE TRANSITWAY; AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($75,000) DOLLARS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION FUND; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)
 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; TO PROVIDE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF INFORMATION TO RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS REGARDING VILLAGE LEGAL EXPENDITURES; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY TO PUBLISH A MONTHLY DETAIL EXPENDITURE REPORT OF LEGAL EXPENDITURES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, RELATED TO PARKS AND RECREATION, FULFILLING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE 2019 PALMETTO BAY PARK MASTER PLAN AND THE 2023 VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY PARKS MASTER PLAN; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A LABYRINTH/SENSORY GARDEN; CREATING A QUIET, CONTEMPLATIVE, AND RICHLY SENSORIAL FEATURE WITHIN PALMETTO BAY PARK; 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, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCY, DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A NEW MILLION ORCHID PROJECT TO RESTORE RARE AND ENDANGERED NATIVE ORCHIDS TO PALMETTO BAY SCHOOLYARDS, ROADWAYS, PARKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC SPACES; TO REPORT THE RESULTS OF HIS NEGOTIATION TO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
15.

OTHER BUSINESS
 
16.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
 
17.

NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
  • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025)
 
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.