TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH
One Golden Beach Drive
Golden Beach, FL 33160
OFFICIAL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 22, 2005
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 P.M.
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Glenn Singer called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Council: Mayor Glenn Singer, Vice Mayor Judy Lusskin, Councilmember Joe Iglesias, Councilmember Al Paruas, Councilmember Ben Einstein absent.
Staff: Town Manager Bonilyn Wilbanks-Free, Police Chief James Skinner, Town Attorney Paul Eichner, Finance Director Maria Camacho, Town Manager’s Assistant Zoraya Roncallo, and Town Clerk Cathy Szabo
C. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Chief Skinner led the Pledge.
D. PRESENTATIONS
Chief Skinner presented Commendations to Police Officers Edsel Carrasco and James Camacho.
Mayor Glenn Singer presented awards to former Mayor Michael Addicott and Councilmembers.
E. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA/ CHANGES TO BE MADE TO AGENDA
None
F. TOWN BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Recreation Committee Chair Vice Mayor Lusskin, Post Election Brunch will be held on Sunday, February 27, and Annual Pot Luck Dinner will be held on Sunday, April 3.
G. GOOD AND WELFARE
Sydell Herrick, 625 Ocean Boulevard, congratulated the new council, opposes movie making business in Golden Beach, request improvement for Ocean Boulevard mail delivery.
Alene Fishbein, 256 Golden Beach Drive, congratulated the new council, friendly public works employees and police officers.
Michael Addicott, 155 Golden Beach Drive, requests reevaluation of boatlift for Marine Patrol Boat, congratulated new council, requests reevaluation of film ordinance
Councilman Ben Einstein’s letter was read into the record thanking former Mayor Addicott.
H. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Glenn Singer added this report to the agenda so that the residents of the Town are aware of the important issues that the Mayor is working on behind the scenes.
Mayor Singer thanked everyone for their support and is very excited about moving forward to achieve many great goals taking Golden Beach to the next level; including safety and security; flooding; undergrounding utilities; children friendly sidewalks and/or bike paths; beach pavilion improvements; town hall improvements; considerate and responsible residents; clean and secure construction sites.
Mayor Singer will be working with the staff and is committed to devote time to Golden Beach and encourages residents to volunteer and join committees to accomplish our goals.
I. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Iglesias, requested Police Chief to enforce usage of helmets and Veronna street light. Commended Public Works Department and Ken Jones for their hard work. Requested an ordinance regarding curbside garbage after 2pm on Friday.
Vice Mayor Lusskin thanked neighbors for their confidence in voting her in and plans to give 100% of her time to Golden Beach and looks forward to working with the staff, Council and residents to improve Golden Beach.
Councilman Paruas welcomed Judy Lusskin on the council and congratulated Mayor Singer. Requested an update of the Stormwater Project and new police vehicles. A1A traffic control; possibly revisit the film ordinance. Applauds the good work of the police officers, public works and staff.
Mayor Singer requested monitoring of film shoots. Town Manager is jointly working on streamlining that process with the Police Department. Mayor Singer requested follow up on the mail delivery and Golden Beach zip code. Mayor Singer suggested an RFP for the Marine Patrol boatlift. Mayor Singer directed staff to call the City of Hallandale and find out their protocol under emergency situations for boatlift usage.
Councilman Paruas requested an update on the dock permit. Chief Skinner reported that DERM sent divers to evaluate the site and that portion of the process is going forward.
J. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager reported that the Stormwater Project is in the bidding process and will have the bid opening on March 16th and there will be a pre bid meeting on the 9th of March which is a requirement of anyone who intends to bid on the Stormwater Project Phase III and IV.
Town Manager reported on the proposals for the stamped concrete or stamped asphalt pavers.
Town Manager reported on the Massini Avenue trees and is in the process of preparing a Forestry Grant.
Town Manager reported that the new numbers are in for the Beach Pavilion Renovation and is ready to schedule a Joint Committee Meeting.
K. TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT
None
L. ORDINANCES
None
M. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Opposition to the New Cell Town Legislation. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach Florida, opposing Senate Bill 620 and House Bill 0305; providing an effective date
2. Supporting Certain Growth Management Issues. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida supporting growth management issues as set forth in this resolution that may be considered by the House and Senate during the 2005 Florida Legislative Session; providing an effective date.
3. Approval of January 18, 2005 Council Meeting Minutes.
4. Memorandum of Understanding between Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida authorizing the Mayor and/or proper Town officials to execute a memorandum of understanding between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local, or state law enforcement agency for the reimbursement of joint operations expenses from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund; providing for severability; providing for conflict; providing an effective date.
5. Sale of Surplus Property. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida authorizing the disposal of surplus personal property shown on Exhibit “A” & “B” pursuant to Article VIIII, personal property, of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing an effective date.
6. Use of People’s Transportation Surtax Monies. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach Florida, urging Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez to veto County Resolution R-120-05 which approved an amendment to the People’s Transportation Plan (PTP) to include the use of Charter County Transit System Surtax Funds for existing Miami-Dade County Transit Debt Service for fiscal years 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, and for subsequent fiscal years, and urging the Miami-Dade County League of Cities to support the veto of Miami-Dade County Resolution R-120-05; providing an effective date
7. Grant of Easement. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida accepting a Grant of an Easement from Carlos Alberto Sasson and Monica Peisach Sasson upon execution; providing for severability; providing for conflict; providing an effective date.
Mayor Singer passed the gavel and moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-7. Second by Councilman Iglesias, 4/0 all ayes. Councilman Einstein absent.
N. RESOLUTIONS: QUASI-JUDICIAL
None
O. RESOLUTIONS: MISCELLANEOUS
Town Clerk Szabo read the following Resolution into the record:
8. Certification of Election Results. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida certifying the results of the February 15, 2005 Town Election for Mayor and two Town Councilmembers; designating the Vice Mayor; providing for severability; providing for conflict and providing an effective date.
Councilman Iglesias moved to approve the resolution, second by Councilman Paruas, 4/0 all ayes, Councilman Einstein absent.
Town Clerk Szabo read the following Resolution into the record:
9. Establishment of a Personnel Board. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida establishing a Personnel Appeals Board, pursuant to Section 3.04 of the Town of Golden Beach Charter; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing an effective date.
Councilman Iglesias moved to open for discussion, second by Councilman Paruas.
Councilman Iglesias moved to insert Iglesias and Paruas, second by Vice Mayor Lusskin, 4/0, all ayes, Councilman Einstein absent.
Councilman Iglesias moved to adopt resolution with inserts, second by Vice Mayor Lusskin, 4/0, all ayes, Councilman Einstein absent.
Town Clerk Szabo read the following Resolution into the record:
10. Assignment of Department to Each Council Member. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida assigning each Councilmember the duty to inquire into the operation of a particular area of governmental responsibility for a period of six months in order that the Councilmember shall become informed as to the objectives of the government of Golden Beach; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Singer moved to insert the following, second by Councilman Iglesias:
Mayor Singer Building Department
Vice Mayor Lusskin Police and Public Safety
Councilman Einstein Administration and Legal
Councilman Iglesias Public Works and Beautification
Councilman Paruas Finance and Personnel
Mayor Singer moved to adopt resolution with inserts, second by Councilman Iglesias, 4/0 all ayes, Councilman Einstein absent.
Town Clerk Szabo read the following Resolution into the record:
11. Change in Designating Signatories for the Accounts at Northern Trust Bank. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida designating signatories for the accounts at Northern Trust Bank; providing for conflict; providing for effective date.
Mayor Singer moved to approve the revised resolution, second by Councilman Paruas, 4/0 all ayes, Councilman Einstein absent.
Town Clerk Szabo read the following Resolution into the record:
12. Award of Bid for Welcome Signage. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach authorizing an award of bid to _________________ in the amount of ____________for the Town Welcome Signage; providing for severability; providing for conflict; providing an effective date.
Mayor Singer moved to award the bid to Graph Plex in the amount of $9250.00, second by Councilman Paruas, 4/0 all ayes, Councilman Einstein absent.
Councilman Paruas requested a cost for electrical work. Town Manager Wilbanks-Free reported that she is working on an RFP to run electric to the electrical signage. Councilman Paruas suggested directional boring to avoid cutting the street. The ability to expand conduits from the North to the South through the median for possible future lighting of A1A emphasized.
Councilman Paruas made a motion to approve resolution as amended, second by Vice Mayor Lusskin, 4/0, all ayes, Councilman Einstein absent.
Town Clerk Szabo read the following Resolution into the record:
13. Appointment to the Security/Public Safety Committee. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida appointing Sari Addicott to the Security/Public Safety Committee; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing an effective date.
Councilman Iglesias moved to approve, second by Vice Mayor Lusskin, 4/0 all ayes, Councilman Einstein absent.
P. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION
14. Approval to Solicit an RFP or Piggyback for Street Overlay
Town Manager Wilbanks-Free reported on the benefits of piggybacking v going out for bids and requested council approval for Street Overlay for the following: Center Island, Center Island Drive, Strand, Navonna Avenue and North Island Drive up to Golden Beach Drive. Councilman Paruas does not have a problem piggybacking asphalt, but does see a problem with piggybacking more complicated items such as Security Cameras and Systems.
15. Dade Day in Tallahassee
Mayor Singer and Town Manager Wilbanks-Free confirmed their attendance. Town Manager Wilbanks-Free reported that she is working on setting appointments now and is seeking help from lobbyists. Councilman Iglesias and Vice Mayor Lusskin will check their schedule and confirm with the Town Manager.
Town Attorney Eichner advised Council regarding mediation with the Attorney Generals Office. Council consensus was not to seek an Attorney Generals Opinion regarding depositions being public record as advised by the Town Attorney.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singer moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m., second by Councilman Iglesias, 4/0 all ayes, Councilman Einstein absent.
ATTEST:
Cathy Szabo
Cathy Szabo, CMC
Town Clerk
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