TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH
One Golden Beach Drive
Golden Beach, FL 33160
OFFICIAL MINUTES
JUNE 21, 2005
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 P.M.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Glenn Singer called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Mayor Glenn Singer, Vice Mayor Judy Lusskin, Councilmember Ben Einstein (7:55 pm), Councilmember Joe Iglesias and Councilmember Al Paruas
Staff: Town Manager Bonilyn Wilbanks-Free, Police Chief James Skinner, Town Attorney Paul Eichner, Building Official Dan Nieda, Finance Director Maria Camacho, and Assistant to the Town Manager Zoraya Roncallo. Town Clerk Cathy Szabo absent attending the Florida Association of City Clerks Conference in Orlando.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Chief Skinner led the Pledge.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor and Council presented an official Golden Beach sand globe to Lobbyist David Caserta for his efforts in Tallahassee.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA/ CHANGES TO BE MADE TO AGENDA
Councilman Iglesias requested item #4 Weekley Asphalt paving contract pulled from consent agenda for discussion and moved to item 6A. Second by Mayor Singer.
TOWN BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
GOOD AND WELFARE
· Gayle and Leon Egozi, 615 Golden Beach Drive, 688 Massini Ave;
1. Request Massini Ave widened to a two way street
2. Relocate electrical poles on 688 Massini Ave
3. Replace Malaluka trees with new landscaping or a wall like Terracina Ave
MAYOR’S REPORT
· Town Security under control
· Illuminated A1A Welcome Signage installed next few weeks
· Stormwater Phase 3 & 4 beginning next few days
· Resident emergency contact forms 2/3 completed by police officers
· Beach Pavilion Project being reviewed by Town Attorney Stephen Helfman
· Tennis Court drainage
· Mosquito Control treating catch basins as necessary
· Hurricane season-trim trees now
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Iglesias
· Recognize Dina Nicolella, Andrea Bernal, Vice Mayor Lusskin, Friedman family and GBYLG for a great Memorial Day Service
· Recognize Bonnie, Maria and David for obtaining $200,000 for stormwater project
· South Park and Verona unusual flooding-Town Manager explained that the outfalls are shut due to Verona Bridge construction site and caused the slow drainage
· Other drains were not working and requested immediate attention
· Requested Sexual Predators Ordinance update
· Requested update from Chief skinner regarding speed limit
· Street cleaning is not doing a good job and requested monitoring
· Agree with the Egozi’s regarding the Malaluka trees on Massini Ave posing a health hazard and recommended replacement
Vice Mayor Lusskin
· Congratulated the Einstein family on their daughter Jacklyn’s Sprinkle of Sunshine award from President George Bush
· Rock Park improvements and entire end of town improvements
· Requested an update from Chief Skinner on the defibulators. Chief Skinner will order new batteries and touch pad, check on training and report back to Council
· Block Captains are still needed
· Tennis Court and Tweddle Park need maintenance, especially the surfacing in Tweddle Park
· Attended the MDLOC meeting with Bonnie representing Golden Beach
· Requested Committee and Board monthly reports
· Weekend construction concerns
· Requested good follow through and update: hedge heights and user fees/parking
Councilman Paruas
· Welcomed new Town Attorney Stephen Helfman
· Thanked David Caserta for his efforts in Tallahassee
· Requested Town Manager to look into Egozi’s concerns regarding Massini Ave
· Disagree with Councilman Iglesias’ request to lower the speed limit to 15 mph
· Request update regarding hedge heights and parking enforcement
Councilman Einstein
· Commend all Golden Beach youth and on behalf of daughter Jaclyn thank everyone for their support
· South and North Parks ruts in grass and wood fence
· Mailboxes
· A1A landscaping improvement, now work on interior
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
· Florida Inland Navigation Grant Presentation for funding on Marine Patrol Dock
· Building Official Nieda and CAS Orlando Rubio NPDES monitoring session
· Sexual Predators draft ordinance
· Catch basins checked daily/weekly
· Speed limit and other items being reviewed by Town Attorney Helfman and is seeking council consensus
· Street Sweeper will be monitored as requested by Councilman Iglesias
· Committee reports submitted prior to Council Meeting
· Weekend Construction monitored by Code Enforcer
· Ruts in grass at North and South Parks, Councilman Paruas suggested pavers
· Residential Rentals Vice Mayor Lusskin concerned in regards to security, will follow up
K. TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT
· Pleasure to be onboard. Working on priority projects: Beach Pavilion, Stormwater, and catching up on issues from prior attorney.
L. ORDINANCES – Second Reading
1. Addition of new Section 2-258, “Travel Reimbursement”. An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida creating a new section 2-258 “Travel Reimbursement” in Article VII “Finance” providing standards for reimbursement of travel expenses and establishing amounts; providing for severability; providing for inclusion into the code; providing for conflict; and providing an effective date.
Town Attorney Helfman requested this item to be deferred and continued to the next Town Council Meeting to be held on July 19, 2005 to avoid re-advertising expense.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
None
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Singer moved to defer and continue to the next Town Council Meeting to be held on July 19, 2005. Second by Councilman Einstein. 5/0 all ayes.
M. ORDINANCES – First Reading - None
RESOLUTIONS-MISCELLANEOUS
N. CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Minutes May 17, 2005 – Special Council Meeting
May 17, 2005 – Regular Council Meeting
3. Renewal of FDOT Landscaping Agreement for 1-year. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida, approving the second contract renewal of the State of Florida Department of Transportation Turf and Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement; authorizing the Mayor to execute the renewal; authorizing the Mayor and Town Manager to take all action necessary to implement the renewal; providing for an effective date.
5. Renewal of the NPDES Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida approving an Agreement with Miami-Dade County and various municipalities concerning the maintenance of a stormwater discharge system; providing for the payment of fees; providing for an effective date.
Councilman Iglesias moved to approve items 2,3, and 5. Second by Mayor Singer. 4/0 all ayes, Councilman Paruas absent
O. RESOLUTIONS: QUASI-JUDICIAL - NONE
P. RESOLUTIONS: MISCELLANEOUS
6A. Weekley Asphalt Paving Contract. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida approving the contract for construction between the Town and Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc., for pavement overlay and related work for North Island Drive and Navona Avenue; providing for implementation of agreement; providing for an effective date.
Discussion was held regarding driveways and monitoring of project. Mayor Singer directed Town Manager to contact company and get clarification.
Councilman Iglesias moved to approve. Second by Vice Mayor Lusskin 5/0 all ayes.
6. Application for Town Credit Card. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida approving the establishment of a commercial credit card account for the purpose of obtaining a corporate credit card and authorizing the Town Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to establish said account including the Corporate Resolution and Certificate of Incumbency attached hereto; authorizing the Mayor and Town Manager to take all action necessary to implement; providing an effective date.
Moved by Councilman Iglesias, Second by Mayor Singer. Discussion was held regarding changing the account to the town Manager and Finance Director instead of the Finance Director and the Mayor with Suntrust Bank at limit of $2500.00 per month.
Vote of the Council: 5/0 all ayes
7. Seawall Repair at 326 S. Parkway. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida approving a contract for construction services between the Town and Piper Construction for seawall repairs at the property located at 326 South Parkway; providing for implementation of Agreement; providing for an effective date.
Vice Mayor Lusskin announced a conflict of interest, excused herself and left the room and abstained from voting on this item.
Discussion was held. The Town Manager explained that she could not obtain 3 quotes and only obtained this one.
Councilman Iglesias moved to approve. Second by Councilman Paruas, 4/0 all ayes. Vice Mayor Lusskin abstained.
8. Agreement for Boat Docking at Turnberry Marina. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida approving a Dockage Agreement between FHR TB, LLC (d/b/a The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club) and the Town of Golden Beach, Florida; authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement and the Town Manager to take all action necessary to implement; providing for an effective date.
Councilman Iglesias moved to approve, Second by Vice Mayor Lusskin.
Vice Mayor Lusskin asked how long is the implementation period. Chief Skinner replied about 16 months to October 2006. Vote of the council: 5/0 all ayes.
9. LETF Expenditures Approval. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida authorizing the expenditure of $46,129.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for Marine Patrol Security Consultant Services, and computers; providing for implement; providing for an effective date.
Moved by Mayor Singer, Second by Councilman Iglesias for discussion.
Implementation Period approximately 16 months to October 2006
Vote of the Council: 5/0 all ayes
10. Approval of Lobbyist Contract Extension. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida authorizing the extension of the general lobbyist contractual agreement from June through September 2005, to advocate and lobby for the Town in County, State and Federal government and to act in the capacity of a Lobbyist for the Town of Golden Beach consistent with the attached terms and conditions; providing for severability; providing for conflict; providing for an effective date.
11. Approval of General Lobbyist Agreement. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida authorizing the hiring of David Caserta as a general lobbyist to advocate and lobby for the Town in County, State and Federal government and to act in the capacity of a Lobbyist for the Town of Golden Beach consistent with the attached terms and conditions; providing for severability; providing for conflict; providing for an effective date.
Items 10 & 11 were combined into one item: A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach, Florida, authorizing and approving the extension of the existing consulting agreement with David T. Caserta Government Relations, Inc. and approving a new agreement for consulting services for the period beginning October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; providing for an effective date.
$2500 per month until October 1, then increased to $3,000.00 per month. CAS lobbyist Milita will be working with Caserta and will be reviewed at budget time. Finance Director Camacho reported that $30,000.00 was budgeted last year and did not know what was paid to date but will report back to Council.
Moved by Councilman Iglesias, second by Vice Mayor Lusskin, 5/0 all ayes
Q. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION
12. Approval of Budget Timeline for FY2005/2006 Budget Process.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singer moved to adjourn at 9:20 pm, Second by Councilman Einstein 5/0 all ayes
ATTEST:
Cathy Szabo
Cathy Szabo, CMC
Town Clerk
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