Meeting

The item with the most practical consequence for anyone building, renovating, or filing in Palmetto Bay was the ordinance to amend Appendix A and reset planning and zoning fees. Even without the fee table in front of you, the mechanism is clear: the Village is changing the price of getting through its land use and development review pipeline. That is the kind of item that quietly changes project budgets, small business tenant improvements, and the cost of carrying an application. The companion operational item is the proposed work order with Calvin, Giordano & Associates for building and code plan review and inspection services, which signals the Village is also reinforcing the review side of the counter, not just the fee side. The other big money move was stormwater. Council had before it a retroactive acceptance of a $1,346,100 legislative appropriation for Sub Basin 44 improvements, plus a separate $156,600 Hazard Mitigation Grant award for Sub Basin 43. That is not ribbon cutting theater. It is outside money being pulled into drainage work, which helps flood prone property owners first and reduces pressure on local dollars second. The rest of the substantive agenda was a mix of policy and governance: a proposed change to stop reading submitted public comments aloud at meetings, a proposed health benefit for current and future councilmembers after service, formal adoption of the 2023 Parks Master Plan, and a Village Manager contract extension. Ceremonial recognitions, routine reports, and park use approvals were background noise compared with those structural items.

Statura-generated summary of the official agenda and minutes. Verbatim per-item votes and dollar figures are in the Agenda & votes tab.

Key decisions

1. Planning and zoning fees amendment to Appendix A

   Pending

   Would revise the Village's planning and zoning fee schedule, directly changing the cost of applications and reviews for property owners, developers, and businesses doing buildouts.

2. Acceptance of $1,346,100 legislative appropriation for stormwater improvements to Sub Basin 44

   Pending

   Would retroactively accept a $1,346,100 state appropriation for drainage work, bringing outside funding into a capital need that otherwise competes with local resources.

3. Tree Memorial Program

   Pending

   Would add a new parks program to the code, creating a formal memorial tree policy inside the Village's parks framework.

4. Public comment procedure change for council meetings

   Pending

   Would eliminate the requirement to read submitted public comments aloud, shifting how public input appears in meetings and reducing on dais airtime for written comments.

5. Health benefits for current and future councilmembers after service

   Pending

   Would provide two years of health benefits for each four years of council service, creating a continuing post service benefit for elected officials.

6. Work Order No. 5 with Calvin, Giordano and Associates for building and code plan review and inspection services

   Pending

   Would authorize ongoing professional services for plan review and inspections, reinforcing the Village's development review capacity through an outside firm.

7. Acceptance of $156,600 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program award for Sub Basin 43

   Pending

   Would accept a $156,600 mitigation grant tied to stormwater work in Sub Basin 43, adding another external funding source for resilience infrastructure.

8. Adoption of the 2023 Parks Master Plan

   Pending

   Would formally adopt the Village's updated parks master plan, giving future parks spending and project selection a policy document to point back to.

9. Extension of the employment agreement of Village Manager Nick Marano

   Pending

   Would extend the Village Manager's contract, signaling continuity in administration while other operational and capital items move through council.

Agenda items

27 items on the agenda. Outcomes not yet parsed from minutes.

1. 14.DResolutionpending$1.3MOutcome not recorded
   A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, RETROACTIVELY ACCEPTING A LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,346,100) FOR STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS TO SUB-BASIN #44; RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFE
   Sponsors: Olga Cadaval, Human Resources, Communications, & Grants Director
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2. 14.GResolutionpending$400KOutcome not recorded
   A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ONGOING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO WORK ORDER NO. 5 WITH CALVIN, GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR BUILDING AND CODE PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES UNDER THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES ON CONTINUING CONTRACT BASIS; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO CREATE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLL
   Sponsors: Heidi Siegel, Community and Economic Development Director
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3. 14.EResolutionpending$156.6KOutcome not recorded
   A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FL, RELATING TO GRANTS; ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND AND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($156,600) UNDER THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) FOR THE SUB-BASIN 43 STORMWATER PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 4486-112-R; APPROVING AGREEMENT NUMBER H1009 WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVID
   Sponsors: Olga Cadaval, Human Resources, Communications & Grants Director
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4. 14.HResolutionpending$145.2KOutcome not recorded
   A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR REGIONAL CONSERVATION FOR THE RESOTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PINE ROCKLAND AT CORAL REEF PARK AT A TOTAL COST OF $145,200; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director)
   Sponsors: Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director
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5. 14.FResolutionpending$142.8KOutcome not recorded
   A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PRO-MOTION SPORTS MARKETING, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAND VOLLEYBALL COURTS AT CORAL REEF PARK AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $142,801; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director)
   Sponsors: Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director
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6. 2.APresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
   Proclamation: Proclaiming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Mystic Force Foundation)
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7. 2.BPresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
   Recognition: Hispanic Heritage Month (Adriana Verdeja, Claudia Uribe, and Mey-Ling Perez)
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8. 2.CPresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
   Recognition: Southwood Middle School Math Department (Leyany Aguirrechu, Claudia Alves-Dasilva, Joyia Capo, Jennifer Lopez, Aileen L. Milian, and Elizabeth Molina-Rodriguez)
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9. 2.DPresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
   Recognition: Counselors-in-Training (Parks & Recreation Department, Village of Palmetto Bay)
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10. 2.EPresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
    Recognition: Public Services Department (SW 163rd Street)
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11. 3.AMinutespendingOutcome not recorded
    Regular Council Meeting (July 10, 2023)
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12. 5.AReportpendingOutcome not recorded
    Departmental Updates
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13. 5.BReportpendingOutcome not recorded
    Police Commander Report
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14. 6.AReportpendingOutcome not recorded
    Litigation Update
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15. 7.AReportpendingOutcome not recorded
    Calendar update for the month of September 2023
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16. 10.AOrdinancependingOutcome not recorded
    AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PLANNING AND ZONING FEES; AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Director Heidi Siegel, Community and Economic Development Director) (Passed on First Reading on July 17, 2023 –Special Council Meeting)
    Sponsors: Director Heidi Siegel, Community and Economic Development Director
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17. 10.BOrdinancependingOutcome not recorded
    AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PARKS; ADOPTING "THE TREE MEMORIAL PROGRAM"; ADDING SECTION 20-92 TO CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY STYLED "PARKS AND RECREATION"; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson) (Passed on First Reading on July 17, 2023-Special Council Meeting)
    Sponsors: Councilmember Marsha Matson
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18. 10.COrdinancependingOutcome not recorded
    AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-49(E) REGARDING THE CURRENT PROCEDURE OF READING PUBLIC COMMENTS DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS; ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT OF READING THE COMMENTS RECEIVED BY THE PUBLIC; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO PROVIDE COPIES TO COUNCILMEMBERS OF ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS PRIOR TO A MEETING; PLACING ALL COMMENTS RECEIVED AS PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORD OF THE MEETING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by
    Sponsors: Mayor Karyn Cunningham
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19. 10.DOrdinancependingOutcome not recorded
    AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING HEALTH BENEFITS; PROVIDING TWO YEARS OF HEALTH BENEFITS TO ALL CURRENT AND FUTURE COUNCILMEMBERS FOR EACH FOUR YEARS SERVICE ON COUNCIL, WITH THE BENEFIT TO BE RECEIVING FOLLOWING THE END OF THEIR SERVICE; REPEALING ORDINANCE 2017-21; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Nick Marano, Village Manager) (Passed on First Reading on July 17, 2023-Special Council Meeting) (T
    Sponsors: Nick Marano, Village Manager
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20. 12.AResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE 27TH ANNUAL “NATIONAL WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY”, HELD ON OCTOBER 4, 2023; PROMOTING SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS, STUDENT HEALTH AND WELL BEING, AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL EVENTS; ENCOURING PARENTS AND TEACHERS TO REGISTER AND PLAN EVENTS FOR THEIR SCHOOLS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)
    Sponsors: Councilmember Steve Cody
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21. 12.BResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, RELATING TO THE ART-IN-PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) BOARD; APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY’S AIPP BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam)
    Sponsors: Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam
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22. 14.AResolutionpending$1Outcome not recorded
    A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF LAND; AMENDING RESOLUTION 2022-102 APPROVING THE SECOND TURNOVER AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE, AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PURCHASE SAID LAND FOR ONE DOLLAR AND NO CENTS ($1.00); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Village Manager, Nick Marano)
    Sponsors: Village Manager, Nick Marano
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23. 14.BResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION; FORMALLY ADOPTING THE 2023 PARKS MASTER PLAN AS PRESENTED BY BERMELLO, AJAMIL AND PARTNERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director)
    Sponsors: Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director
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24. 14.CResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF NICK MARANO, VILLAGE MANAGER FOR THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Nick Marano, Village Manager)
    Sponsors: Nick Marano, Village Manager
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25. 14.IResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING PALMETTO BAY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC., THE USE OF THALATTA ESTATE PARK ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOSTING "A HOLIDAY PARTY”; WAIVING ALL ASSOCIATED RENTAL FEES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director)
    Sponsors: Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director
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26. 14.JResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING CORAL REEF ELEMNETARY PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION THE USE OF THALATTA ESTATE PARK ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOSTING A CORAL REEF ELEMENTARY “WINTER FORMAL” FUNDRAISER EVENT; WAIVING ALL ASSOCIATED RENTAL FEES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director)
    Sponsors: Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director
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27. 14.KResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PALMETTO BAY PARK AT NO COST ON MARCH 9, 2024, TO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION- CURE CF MIAMI FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A FUNDRAISING KICKBALL TOURNAMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director)
    Sponsors: Fanny Carmona, Parks & Recreation Director
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