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CITY OF SWEETWATER
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
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MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2007 AT 8:00 P.M. COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 500 SW 109 AVENUE
1. ROLL CALL.
Present: Honorable Vice Mayor Ariel J. Abelairas; Commissioners Prisca Barreto, Jose Bergouignan, Jr., Jose M. Diaz, Manuel Duasso, Jose M. Guerra and Orlando Lopez; City Attorney Ralph Ventura and City Clerk Marie Schmidt.
Absent: Mayor Manuel Marono.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
President Abelairas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION.
Commissioner Diaz gave the Invocation.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS.
A. PRESENTATION BY ANA RAPOSO, IRS REPRESENTATIVE, ON TAX SERVICES FOR CITY RESIDENTS.
Ana Raposo made her presentation. Tax preparation will be available at no cost to low income residents every Wednesday from 6 to 8 P.M. and from 10 - 2P.M. on Saturdays until April 12th at the Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center.
5. PRESENTATION OF OFFICER OF THE MONTH AWARD.
Officer Allen St. Germain was awarded the “Officer of the Month” award.
6. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA.
The following item was added as Item I on the Consent Agenda:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SWEETWATER, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ISSUES DURING THE 2007 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. (MAYOR MARONO)
The following items were deleted:
Item F on the Consent Agenda.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SWEETWATER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF SWEETWATER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (MAYOR MARONO)
7. CONSENT AGENDA.
Items B and E on the Consent Agenda were transferred to Staff Items for discussion. Upon motion by Commissioner Duasso, second by Commissioner Diaz and unanimous 7-0 vote, Items A, C, D, G, H, and I on the Consent Agenda were approved.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 8, 2007 COMMISSION MEETING. (CITY CLERK)
Approved as presented by the City Clerk.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SWEETWATER, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ITS CONTRACT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO CARRY OUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, TO WIT: STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (MAYOR MARONO/GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR)
Adopted and assigned #3270.
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SWEETWATER, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ITS CONTRACT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO CARRY OUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, TO WIT: SENIOR CENTER EXTENSION; AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (MAYOR MARONO/GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR)
Adopted and assigned #3271.
G. SELECTION OF PROPOSAL BY ALLIED BINGO SUPPLIES AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A BINGO MACHINE FOR $6,950.20 FROM THE CITY’S HUMAN RESOURCES GRANT. (MAYOR MARONO/SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER)
Approved.
H. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A FLOOD ELEVATION PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. (MAYOR MARONO/CITY CLERK)
Adopted and assigned #3272
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I. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SWEETWATER, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ISSUES DURING THE 2007 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. (MAYOR MARONO)
Adopted and assigned #3273.
8. STAFF ITEMS.
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SWEETWATER, FLORIDA PROHIBITING SMOKING WITHIN CERTAIN CITY OWNED PARKS, PROVIDING ENFORCEMENT THEREOF, PROVIDING PENALTY THEREFORE, PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION THERETO, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. (MAYOR MARONO) (FIRST READING)
Discussion was held on enforcement and constitutionality. City Attorney Ventura explained his research on the issue prior to writing the ordinance and found one in Broward. The purpose of this legislation is to prohibit smoking where children congregate. Upon motion and second by the entire Commission, the foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by unanimous 7-0 vote.
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SWEETWATER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR LEASE OF SPACE IN THE JORGE MAS CANOSA YOUTH CENTER FOR A HEAD START PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. (MAYOR MARONO/PARKS DIRECTOR) (THIS IS ITEM B FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Discussion was held on modifications to the contract, however, after testimony from the Maintenance Director, it was agreed that these changes would be counterproductive to the City’s interests. Upon motion by Commissioner Guerra, second by Commissioner Diaz and unanimous 7-0 vote, the foregoing resolution and contract were adopted as submitted. The resolution was assigned #3274.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SWEETWATER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH TELVUE CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS CHANNEL SERVICE AND SUPPORT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. (MAYOR MARONO) (THIS IS ITEM E FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Tabled to March Regular Meeting.
9. PETITIONS - COMMUNICATIONS - REMONSTRANCES.
None.
10. REPORTS.
A. POLICE AND CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT.
Written report submitted
B. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT.
Written report submitted. Park Director congratulated on Jose Marti events. Commission would like to see all events on that day to commence after the ceremony for Jose Marti.
C. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT.
Written report submitted.
D. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT.
City Attorney Ralph Ventura thanked the Commission for appointing him and reported on his meetings with the Mayor and City Clerk. He explained the manner in which he would be handling City Attorney Opinions in the future. Originals will go to the Mayor and to the City Clerk for archiving. He will institute a numbering system based on the year of the opinion and its sequence.
E. MAYOR’S REPORT.
None. Mayor out of town.
F. COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
COMMISSIONER LOPEZ thanked the Rotary Club for their projects with the City. They awarded a low income expectant mother in Sweetwater with everything she would need for her new baby as part of their Project Canastilla Martiana in honor of Jose Marti. The Rotary Club’s new Welcome to Sweetwater sign will be installed soon possibly by the end of the week.
COMMISSIONER LOPEZ advised on the re-establishing of the program “Bridging Communities” which provides traveling dominoes tournaments in Miami, West Miami, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens and Sweetwater. Sweetwater will be hosting the next tournament starting at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 23rd, at Carlow Park. All Commissioners were invited to participate.
COMMISSIONER BERGOUIGNAN requested that the Mayor schedule a planning workshop for City projects.
G. ELDERLY SERVICES PROGRAM REPORT.
Written report submitted.
H. SPECIAL PROJECTS REPORT.
Written report submitted.
I. BUILDING AND ZONING REPORT.
Written report submitted.
J. FINANCE REPORT.
Written report submitted.
K. CITY CLERK’S REPORT.
Written report submitted.
L. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS.
None.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER.
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business before the City Commission, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:03 PM
Marie O. Schmidt, CMC
City Clerk
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January 8, 2007