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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, APRIL 1, 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 Earth Month Activities

 
B.

Recognition of Samantha Pro, a Palmetto Bay resident and student at St. Brendan’s High School, on her appointment to the US Naval Academy (Class of 2028)

 
C.

Proclamation to The Holocaust Impact Theater (Ruth Ellen Gordon M.Ed.)

 
D.

Proclamation to The Rising Start Foundation in honor World Autism Awareness 

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (March 4, 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.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) Department Annual Service Delivery Report (Fire Chief Raied "Ray" Jadallah)

 
C.

Post Session Legislative Update (GrayRobinson)

 
D.

Village Audit Report (Marcum, LLP)

 
E.

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 April 2024

 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 
A.

Education Advisory Board Meeting (November 7, 2023-amended)

 
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

 
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, TO ENCOURAGE PRIDE, PATRIOTISM, AND UNITY BY AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PURCHASE AND MAKE AVAILABLE AMERICAN FLAGS AND OUTDOOR POLES TO DISPLAY “OLD GLORY” ON PALMETTO BAY RESIDENCES AND BUSINESSES BY INDEPENDENCE DAY, JULY 4, 2024;  AUTHORIZING UP TO FIVE-THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) FOR PURCHASE OF FLAGS AND POLES FOR TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) EACH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; RELATING TO PALMETTO BAY PARK; COMPLETING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARK DRIVE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Village Manager, Nick Marano)

 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY; AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO PARTNER WITH THE BLUE MISSIONS PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham and Prepared by Sustainability and Resiliency Planner, Andrea Candelaria)

 
D.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH WESCOTURF FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TORO GROUNDSMASTER 3500-D MOWER, MODEL 30807 PURSUANT TO STATE CONTRACT 101900-21-STC; AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS AND NINETEEN CENTS ($47,560.19) FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PARKS AND RECREATION CAPITAL BUDGET; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Parks and Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona)

 
E.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE  LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS “THE WOODS” AND IDENTIFIED AS FOLIOS NO. 33-5033-000-0040 AND NO. 33-5033-000-0050, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MODIFYING THE MANDATED TIMEFRAME FOR COMPLETION OF VILLAGE REQUIREMENTS TO AN EXTENDED PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Parks & Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona)

 
F.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; RELATING TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF AQUATIC CONTROL GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE CANAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 2024-11-007; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($26,850.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

 
G.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVIES, INC., FOR DESIGN AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS AT CORAL REEF PARK AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED FORTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($40,910); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored Administration and Prepared by Public Services Director, Dionisio Torres)

 
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.