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The Village of Palmetto Bay, FL
Meeting:
Special Council Meeting
Meeting Time: October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm EDT
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1) CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:
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2) REQUEST, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3) ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3.A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PROCUREMENT REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY; AMENDING SECTION 2-175 OF THE VILLAGE CODE TO REQUIRE THREE-BUSINESS-DAY NOTICE TO COUNCIL FOR SERVICE PROCUREMENTS BETWEEN $1,000 AND $25,000; REQUIRE AN APPENDIX OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS IN THE MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT; AND REQUIRE EQUAL ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCURED FOR AN INDIVIDUAL COUNCILMEMBER; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)
Ord-VM Contract Notification
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3.B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY FLORIDA RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION; AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULES IN CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 20-1 AND 20-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, CODIFICATION SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Parks & Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona)
Memo-Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 Article 1 Sec 20- 1 Sec 20 -2 - October 2025.doc
Thalatta Rental Comparisons FINAL 9- 2025.pdf
Ord-re_parks_fees_revisions_Chapter_20_Articles_1_and_2 with tracking (underline and strikes)9-2025 .pdf
2025 Fee Rental Comparison with Other Municipalities FINAL 9-2025.pdf
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4) RESOLUTIONS WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS
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4.A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE “SHOP PALMETTO BAY’ INITIATIVE, DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN IN WHICH THE VILLAGE PRIORITIZES PALMETTO BAY BUSINESSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO VILLAGE PURCHASING OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES, ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO SHOP LOCALLY, AND PROMOTES PALMETTO BAY BUSINESSES THROUGH VILLAGE MEDIA AND EVENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
Reso-Shop Palmetto Bay initiative
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4.B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING TREE PRESERVATION PROTOCOLS FOR ALL VILLAGE-OWNED OR LEASED PROPERTY; REQUIRING EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF TREE RESOURCES DURING PROJECT PLANNING; PRIORITIZING ON-SITE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF SPECIMEN TREES CONSISTENT WITH THE VILLAGE CODE AND THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN (CDMP); ESTABLISHING KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)
Reso-Tree Preservation Program
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4.C) A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE OF STEPHEN CODY V. VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY AND MARK MERWITZER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Village Attorney John Dellagloria)
Reso-Settlement SMC v VPB
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Exhibit_B-MUTUAL_RELEASE_AGREEMENT_-_Cody_v_VPB
Exhibit C - Motion to Dismiss
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4.D) A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; ISSUING A FORMAL CENSURE TO COUNCILMEMBER MARSHA MATSON FOR VIOLATING HER OATH OF OFFICE AND FLORIDA LAW BY WILLFULLY AND IMPROPERLY REMOVING HERSELF FROM VILLAGE HALL TO AVOID A VOTE ON A RESOLUTION WHICH WAS OF GREAT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE, RESULTING IN DENYING THE COUNCIL OF A SEATED QUORUM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)
Reso - Censure
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4.E) A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY; ESTABLISHING A LOWEST COST DUTY AND MOST ECONOMICAL MEANS REQUIREMENT; SETTING MAXIMUM CAPS FOR MEALS AND LODGING; RESTRICTING TIPS AND GRATUITIES; PROHIBITING PARKING NEAR TRANSIT STATIONS; PROHIBITING AUTOMOBILE-RELATED REIMBURSEMENTS WHEN A CAR ALLOWANCE IS PAID; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)
Reso-Reimbursement Policy
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4.F) A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2025-04 AT SECTION 5 BY REQUESTING THE COUNCIL TO REMOVE THE COUNCIL LIAISON TO SPECIFIC VILLAGE COMMITTEES; URGING THE MAYOR TO REMOVE THE COUNCIL LIASON TO THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION; REQUESTING THE MAYOR TO NOT MAKE CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS TO ANY EXTERNAL BOARD OR COMMITTEE, AND RESCINDING ANY SUCH APPOINTMENTS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)
Reso-Committee Removal
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5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
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6) NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
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