Regular Council Meeting (February 3, 2025)

Departmental Updates

Police Commander Report

Monthly Report

Art-in-Public Places Advisory Board Meeting (November 14, 2024)

Education Advisory Committee Meeting (September 24, 2024)

Youth Community Involvement Task Force Meeting (October 25, 2024)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 2-49(E) OF THE VILLAGE CODE BY PROVIDING THAT THE VILLAGE CLERK SHALL READ ALOUD WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS AT COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR ONE (1) MINUTE; CONTINUING TO  MAKE THE ENTIRE WRITTEN COMMENT PART OF THE  RECORD OF THE MEETING; HAVING THE WRTTEN COMMENT FORM INDICATE APPROVAL, DENIAL OR A NEUTRAL POSITION BY THOSE SUBMITTING COMMENTS ON THE ITEM; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO STATE ONLY THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THOSE SUBMITTING COMMENTS IN THE EVENT TWENTY OR MORE COMMENTS HAVE SIMILAR LANGUAGE REGARDING AN ITEM; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore)(Passed on First Reading on February 13, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTIONS; CREATING CHAPTER 10, SECTION 10-16 “MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OATH OF OFFICE” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; REQUIRING THAT ELECTED OFFICIALS MUST TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE BY AN OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 92.50, FLORIDA STATUTUES, PRIOR TO A CEREMONIAL OATH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO WILDLIFE PROTECTION; AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE SECTION 15-3 ESTABLISHING PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; RELATING TO COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES; AMENDING ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 2-44 THROUGH 2-49 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REVISE SECTIONS GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE VILLAGE HERITAGE COMMITTEE; AMENDING SEC. 2-46(e), “VILLAGE HERITAGE COMMITTEE,” OF DIVISION 2, “MEETINGS,” OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES; REDUCING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES BY FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) FOR: DRIVEWAYS; POOLS; SPAS; POOL DECKS; INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND DOORS; STAND-BY GENERATORS, AND FENCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore)

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 2025 SEAFOOD FESTIVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Village Manager, Nick Marano)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF VAULT PARKING SYSTEMS CORP., TO PROVIDE VALET PARKING SERVICES FOR THALATTA ESTATE PARK FOR THREE (3) YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR NOT TO EXCEED FIVE (5) CONSECUTIVE YEARS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE VILLAGE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Alessia Bencomo, Procurement Specialist)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO VILLAGE-WIDE TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF MARLIN ENGINEERING, INC. TO COMPLETE A TRAFFIC STUDY FOR TRAFFIC CALMING AT UP TO THIRTY (30) LOCATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-SEVEN CENTS ($48,116.87); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF FLORIDA SIDEWALK SOLUTIONS TO INSPECT AND REPAIR SIDEWALK TRIP HAZARDS; PIGGY-BACKING FROM THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES ITB# 2023-36R; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY DOLLARS AND SIXTY-THREE CENTS ($39,690.63) AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO SURPLUS ITEMS; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO AUCTION THE ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6.2 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER, CHARTER REVISION; APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF BALLOT QUESTIONS FOR THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT WITH REDSPEED USA FOR AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC LAWS AS IT RELATES WITH SCHOOL ZONES ONLY, THROUGH THE USE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCT A TEMPORARY ENCLOSURE AT 18198 OLD CUTLER ROAD TO HOUSE A FIRE RESCUE TRUCK UNTIL FIRE STATION 74 IS COMPLETED, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIPURPOSE SPORTS COMPLEX ADJACENT TO HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, ADOPTING THE SENIOR ASSISTANCE FOR VETERINARY EMERGENCIES (SAVE) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARY SERVICES OF UP TO TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) PER PALMETTO BAY LOWER-INCOME SENIOR RESIDENT TO ACCESS EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE NOT OTHERWISE OFFERED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO REQUEST AN OPINION FROM THE ATTONEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS TO WHETHER MARK MERWITZER HAS BEEN SWORN INTO THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; RE-ESTABLISHING A NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENHANCING NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION AS STATED IN SECTION 10.2 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER; REPEALING RESOLUTION 2023-15 AND RESTORING THE PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION 2019-87 WITH ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR REPORTING TO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)