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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, JANUARY 13, 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.

 
A.

Invocation led by: Rabbi Gansburg (Chabad of Palmetto Bay)

 
2.

PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS
 
A.

Recognition: NOVA Music Survivor (Rom El Hai) 

 
B.

Recognition of VPB Policing Unit Officers Alejandro Deleon and Kevin Collins, along with Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Marson, Nurse Jennifer Ramirez, Nurse Kristen Jacobs, and Nurse Kristen Febus

 
C.

Recognition: Officer Eric Pazos and EMT Captain Delgado

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (December 9, 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.

Calendar Update: January 2025
 
B.

Committee Appointments
 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
A.

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting (November 7, 2024)
 
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, RELATING TO AMENDING SEC. 30-30.6 – VARIANCES - TO ASSURE NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS; TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR NOTIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO SEC.  2-55 – “BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND MISSIONS AND SCOPES IDENTIFIED;” CREATING THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; DEFINING PURPOSE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND SCOPE; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR A VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
12.

CONSENT AGENDA
 
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 PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF PIMENTEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC. TO CONSTRUCT ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON SW 92ND AVENUE, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 2025-11-004; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX DOLLARS AND NINETY-THREE CENTS ($549,156.93); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (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, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF WSP USA ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS) FOR ONE (1) YEAR WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE VILLAGE, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 2025-00-001; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)
 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF I2 VISUAL, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) NEW SCOREBOARDS FOR PALMETTO BAY PARK, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 2025-12-002; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($115,137.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)
 
D.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES; APPOINTING A COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) BOARD; THE EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE; THE RESILIENCY COMMITTEE; AND THE TREE ADVISORY BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)
 
E.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RESCINDING ACTIONS RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO WITHDRAW APPLICATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)
 
F.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A NEW SEATING ARRANGEMENT ON THE COUNCIL DAIS IN VILLAGE HALL CHAMBERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
15.

OTHER BUSINESS
 
16.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
 
17.

NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT:

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 (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 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.