Second Budget Hearing

Agenda (non-virtual)

VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY

Mayor Karyn Cunningham

Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam

Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)

Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)

Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)

Village Manager Nick Marano

Village Attorney John C. Dellagloria

Village Clerk Missy Arocha

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.

AGENDA

SECOND BUDGET HEARING

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 - 7:00 PM

VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER

9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157

(305) 259-1234

1.

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:

Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting.

A.

Notice of Second Budget Hearing, Notice of Proposed Tax Increase, and Budget Summary.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A.

First Budget Hearing (September 11, 2023)

3.

REQUEST, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Individuals wishing to speak on matters on the agenda and on items pertinent to the Village may do so by speaking during this section of the agenda. The Mayor will recognize those persons who wish to speak. Each speaker must sign-in prior to speaking on the designated public commentary sign-in sheet. Items for public hearing provided for within the agenda shall not be a topic of discussion during this section of the agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less. Public comments made by members of the public are important to the Village Council. Speakers will address the Village Council with respect.

4.

VILLAGE MANAGER'S PRESENTATION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A.

Budget Presentation

5.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENT

A.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE MILLAGE RATE OF 2.3500 WHICH IS 11.34% HIGHER THAN THE ROLLBACK RATE OF 2.1106, FOR THE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Finance Director, Desmond Chin)

B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; PROVIDING FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Finance Director, Desmond Chin)

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Mayor Karyn Cunningham Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1) Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2) Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3) Village Manager Nick Marano Village Attorney John C. Dellagloria Village Clerk Missy Arocha 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER: Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting. A. Notice of Second Budget Hearing, Notice of Proposed Tax Increase, and Budget Summary. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. First Budget Hearing (September 11, 2023) 3. REQUEST, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTS: Individuals wishing to speak on matters on the agenda and on items pertinent to the Village may do so by speaking VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting. AGENDA SECOND BUDGET HEARING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 – 7:00 PM VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER 9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157 (305) 259-1234 1

during this section of the agenda. The Mayor will recognize those persons who wish to speak. Each speaker must sign-in prior to speaking on the designated public commentary sign-in sheet. Items for public hearing provided for within the agenda shall not be a topic of discussion during this section of the agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less. Public comments made by members of the public are important to the Village Council. Speakers will address the Village Council with respect. 4. VILLAGE MANAGER'S PRESENTATION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 A. Budget Presentation 5. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENT A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE MILLAGE RATE OF 2.3500 WHICH IS 11.34% HIGHER THAN THE ROLLBACK RATE OF 2.1106, FOR THE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Finance Director, Desmond Chin) B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; PROVIDING FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Finance Director, Desmond Chin) 6. NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT Regular Council Meeting (October 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM) WE, THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, HEREBY COMMIT OURSELVES TO MAINTAINING CIVILITY IN OUR PUBLIC AND POLITICAL DISCOURSE AND PLEDGE TO THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES: We will respect the right of all citizens in our community to hold different opinions; We will avoid rhetoric intended to humiliate or question the wisdom of those whose opinions are different from ours; We will strive to understand differing perspectives; We will choose our words carefully; We will speak truthfully without accusation and we will avoid distortion; We will speak out against violence, prejudice, and incivility in all of their forms, whenever 2

and wherever they occur. NOTICE OF APPEAL RIGHTS Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the Village hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with response to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, the affected person may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the Village for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed. AMERICAN DISABBILITIES ACT OF 1990 This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation or a sign language interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 no later than four (4) days prior to the meeting. Hearing Assistance Devices are available with the Village Clerk. 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.A Item Cover Page DATE: September 27, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Missy Arocha, Village Clerk's Office ITEM TYPE: Report AGENDA SECTION: CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER: SUBJECT: Notice of Second Budget Hearing, Notice of Proposed Tax Increase, and Budget Summary. SUGGESTED ACTION: SECOND BUDGET HEARING AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Notice-Second Budget Hearing-FINAL 4

VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY NOTICE OF HYBRID SECOND BUDGET HEARING FOR BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. the Village of Palmetto Bay shall conduct the First Budget Hearing regarding the 2023-2024 Operating and Capital Budget. The meeting shall be held at Village Hall Municipal Center, 9705 East Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157. This meeting will be conducted using a teleconferencing platform and broadcast live. Members of the public may attend the hearing physically in-person and/or watch the virtual meeting via the Vil- lage’s official Facebook page and/or our Granicus web stream on www.palmettobay-fl.gov. For persons wishing to participate virtually and provide public comment, please refer to the options listed below: Public comments forum (Option 1): Prior to the meeting, the public can submit a web form available at this address: https://www.palmettobay-fl.gov/FormCenter/Public-Comments-Form-10/Public- Comments-Form-52. Form submissions received before 5:00 PM, the day of the workshop, shall be distributed to the members of the Village Council. Form submissions will not be read out loud during the workshop but will remain part of the record. E-comments may also be submitted by the public by selecting the e-comments section of the meeting agenda that is accessible on the Village website. Public comments forum (Option 2): Public attendees wishing to provide real-time, audible public comments during the meeting may do so using GoToWebinar’s desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone app. Once registered, attendees will receive GTW session information and call-in telephone numbers for those wishing to use a telephone. Telephone attendees may not participate in public comment as the system has no way to mute or unmute. Attendees wishing to speak during public comment time must use the GoToWebinar application on their desktop, laptop, or smart device. Attendees may not use a webcam whatsoever. In lieu if no availability to participate through the webinar, please submit your public comment using the web form as described above. Please register to attend the session as follows: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8492620549368584533 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about join- ing the webinar. Any meeting may be opened and/or continued, under such circumstances, additional legal notice would not be provided. Any person may contact Village Hall at (305) 259-1234 for additional information. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation (or hearing impaired) to participate in this proceeding or to review any documents relative thereto should contact the Village for assistance at (305) 259-1234 no later than twelve (12) hours prior to the pro- ceedings. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105). www.palmettobay-fl.gov 5

Last year's property tax levy: A. Initially proposed tax levy $8,914,498 B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Board and other assessment changes $227,341 C. Actual property tax levy $8,687,157 $9,804,241 This meeting may be attended through electronic media by following the instructions at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8492620549368584533 A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax increase and the budget will be made at this hearing. NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE The Village of Palmetto Bay, Florida has tentatively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy. This year's proposed tax levy All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the tax increase to be held on: WEDNESDAY, September 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at 9705 East Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 or 6

Capital General Fund Project Fund Total Budget ESTIMATED REVENUES: Ad Valorem Taxes - Millage Per $1,000 = 2.3500 $9,316,029 $9,316,029 Utility Taxes 3,440,000 3,440,000 Franchise Fees 1,900,000 1,900,000 Licenses and Permits 214,000 214,000 Intergovernmental Revenue 3,809,523 5,363,786 9,173,309 Fines & Forfeitures 210,000 210,000 Charges for Services 1,068,894 1,068,894 Miscellaneous Revenue 530,280 530,280 ARPA Funding 0 0 TOTAL SOURCES: $20,488,726 $5,363,786 $0 $25,852,512 Transfers In 1,307,068 900,000 8,850,000 11,057,068 Fund Balances/Net Assets 21,060,900 6,348,268 449,050 27,858,218 TOTAL REVENUES, TRANSFERS AND BALANCES: $42,856,694 $12,612,054 $9,299,050 $64,767,798 EXPENDITURES: General Government $6,700,255 5,000 1,370,000 $8,075,255 Public Safety 10,254,750 234,577 0 10,489,327 Building and Permitting 0 1,860,474 0 1,860,474 Public Works 0 4,940,170 1,000,000 5,940,170 Parks & Recreation 4,085,166 1,375,000 6,350,000 11,810,166 Debt Service 755,623 255,699 0 1,011,322 Ameriacn Rescue Plan Act 0 946,036 0 946,036 TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $21,795,794 $9,616,956 $8,720,000 $40,132,750 Transfers Out 11,057,068 249,000 0 11,306,068 Restricted Fund Balance 0 2,150,950 0 2,150,950 Commited Fund Balance 0 595,148 579,050 1,174,198 Assigned Fund Balance 4,700,000 0 0 4,700,000 Unassigned Fund Balance 5,303,832 0 0 5,303,832 TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES, TRANSFERS, RESERVES & BALANCES: $42,856,694 $12,612,054 $9,299,050 $64,767,798 THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND / OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK, 9705 E. HIBISCUS ST, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157 AS A PUBLIC RECORD. BUDGET SUMMARY VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY - FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Millage per $1,000 General Fund 2.3500 Special Revenue Fund THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY ARE 27.5% MORE THAN LAST YEAR'S TOTAL OPERATING 7

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.A Item Cover Page DATE: September 27, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Missy Arocha, Village Clerk's Office ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF MINUTES SUBJECT: First Budget Hearing (September 11, 2023) SUGGESTED ACTION: SECOND BUDGET HEARING AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Minutes-2023-09-11-First Budget Hearing Exhibit A-Online Form Submittal_ Public Comments Forms 8

MINUTES First Budget Hearing – September 11, 2023 Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 MINUTES7 HYBRID FIRST BUDGET HEARING8 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 – 7:00 PM9 VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER10 9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 3315711 12 13 14 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND15 DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:16 17 The Hybrid First Budget Hearing was called to order at 7:21 p.m. by Mayor Karyn18 Cunningham.19 20 The following members of the Village Council were present during the roll call conducted by21 the Village Clerk:22  Mayor Karyn Cunningham23  Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam24  Councilmember Patrick Fiore25  Councilmember Steve Cody26  Councilmember Marsha Matson27 28 The following Charter Officers were present during the roll call:29  Village Manager Nick Marano30  Village Attorney John Dellagloria31  Village Clerk Missy Arocha32 33 The Rev. Spencer B. Potter (St. Andrew’s Church) led an invocation.34 35 Rabbi Zalma (Chabad of Palmetto Bay) also led an invocation.36 37 Cheri Ball, former Councilmember for the Village of Pinecrest led the pledge of allegiance.38 39 2. REQUESTS, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following public comments40 were made in person during the meeting:41 42 o Sandy Hagan (owner of Hagan Properties) thanked Community & Economic43 Development Director, Heidi Siegel and her staff for their public service and44 commitment to assisting the businesses of the community.45 o Jorge Pulido (16025 SW 89th Avenue Road) thanked all serviced men and women46 for all they do and applauded the Village for their continuous innovation (numerous47 9

MINUTES First Budget Hearing – September 11, 2023 Page 2 of 5 QR code and apps that are offered to its’ constituents) and urged the Village to1 continue to provide these types of services such as the Street-by-Street app that2 accomplishes infrastructure needs within the neighborhood streets.3 4 Village Clerk Missy Arocha read the public comments submitted by form. All public5 comments submitted by form are attached as “Exhibit A”.6 7 3. VILLAGE MANAGER'S PRESENTATION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR8 COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 20249 10 A. Manager's Consolidated Budget Presentation for Fiscal Year 2024.11 12 Village Manager Nick Marano demonstrated a PowerPoint presentation that described:13 budget summary for fiscal year 24, budget highlights, total millage rate for calendar year,14 millage rate comparisons to other municipalities, general fund summary and revenue15 expectations and expenditures, forecast cost to homestead property, departmental staff16 summaries, policing unit budget data, police impact fees highlights, capital and17 maintenance budget highlights, park impact fees, special revenue funds, CITT18 transportation highlights, transportation fuel taxes and grants highlights, stormwater19 budget highlights, ARPA budget highlights, and building fund highlights.20 21 Following the Manager’s presentation, he answered questions raised by the Council22 regarding the presentation on the budget for fiscal year 23-24.23 24 Councilmember Marsha Matson reported that she sent the Manager four pages of25 questions, and that the Manager took care of answering all her questions before the26 meeting. She explained that if anyone would want to see the document, she would share27 it.28 29 Councilmember Steve Cody raised the question of the pending water project and asked30 if the Village would be able to build out those water projects in time to expend the ARPA31 funds as mandated by the timeline.32 33 Village Manager Nick Marano responded that with Cartee Road, there will be no issue34 with the Village installing the water main on the road; however, the residences on SW35 144th and SW 68th Avenue do not appear to have the right of way dedicated. He36 explained that the Village’s land use attorney is working on the dedication and that the37 Public Services Director has met with the residents of that area and the Manager on the38 matter. He also explained that he had not received opposition from the residents39 regarding the right-of-way dedication in the area or an easement to run the water main,40 which one of the two is a requirement.41 42 4. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENT43 44 A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF45 PALMETTO BAY, OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE46 TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE OF 2.3500 WHICH IS 11.34% HIGHER THAN THE47 ROLLBACK RATE OF 2.1106, FOR THE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR48 10

MINUTES First Budget Hearing – September 11, 2023 Page 3 of 5 COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024,1 PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR2 NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND3 PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Desmond Chin, Finance4 Director)5 6 Item 4A was moved by Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam and seconded by Councilmember7 Steve Cody.8 9 The following public comments were made in person during the meeting:10 11 In-support of the Ordinance:12 13 o Jorge Pulido (16025 SW 89th Avenue Road)14 o Vitality Falcovitch (9380 SW 167 th Terrace)15 o Gary Pastorella (6940 SW 142nd Terrace)16 17 Opposed to the Ordinance:18 19 o Beverly Gerald (14271 SW 74th Court)20 21 Neutral to the millage rate:22 23 o Henry Clifford (8875 SW 171st Street)24 25 The following public comments were made in the virtual lobby neutral to the millage26 rate:27 28 o Joachim Kiener (8540 SW 151st Street)29 30 Village Clerk Missy Arocha read the public comments submitted by form. All public31 comments submitted by form are attached as “Exhibit A”.32 33 COUNCIL DISCUSSION:34 Councilmember Marsha Matson spoke in support of lowering the millage rate, i.e.,35 2.1106 – 11% reduction. She explained that she was opposed to the proposed millage36 rate although it is the same as last year, it is a tax increase due to the increase of taxes37 in the homes, including other increases such as utility and food expenses.38 39 Councilmember Marsha Matson motioned to adopt a lower millage rate, 2.1106 rolling40 back the millage rate. The motion failed for a lack of a second.41 42 The question was called in favor of the Ordinance on Second Reading via a roll-call43 vote:44 45  Councilmember Marsha Matson - NO46  Councilmember Steve Cody - YES47  Councilmember Patrick Fiore - YES48 11

MINUTES First Budget Hearing – September 11, 2023 Page 4 of 5  Mayor Karyn Cunningham - YES1  Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam - YES2 3 The Ordinance on Second Reading passed (4-1).4 5 B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF6 PALMETTO BAY OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND7 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR8 COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024;9 PROVIDING FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;10 PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.11 (Sponsored by Desmond Chin, Finance Director)12 13 Item 4B was moved by Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam and seconded by Councilmember14 Steve Cody.15 16 No Council questions were held.17 18 COUNCIL DISCUSSION:19 Councilmember Marsha Matson spoke in support of the proposed recreational building20 for Coral Reef Park and explained that she was also in support of the pickleball courts21 being built for all ages to enjoy.22 23 Councilmember Marsha Matson spoke in opposition to the proposal of the Florida24 Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan proffered in the budget and explained that the25 increase of costs would become detrimental to the Village in the long run. She also26 questioned the litigation costs that the Village has incurred to date, including the amount27 of fee waivers that have been approved by the Village.28 29 Councilmember Steve Cody favored the proposal of the Florida Retirement System30 (FRS) Pension Plan for the employees and the capital projects outlined in the budget31 for the upcoming fiscal year. He also spoke in favor of the recreational building to be32 built at Coral Reef Park, pickleball courts, and the Veterans’ Park project and urged the33 Council to support the proposed budget.34 35 Councilmember Patrick Fiore questioned the number of vested years for the FRS plan.36 37 Village Manager Nick Marano responded, eight years. He explained that if an employee38 resigns from the Village before eight years, that employee may convert that into a 401.39 40 Councilmember Patrick Fiore explained that the services the residents receive,41 including the police services for the million-dollar type homes in the community, the42 millage and proposed budget is acceptable. He also spoke in support of the FRS plan43 to retain personnel and stability for the Village.44 45 Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam favored the presented budget and the infrastructure46 projects, including the recreational building at Coral Reef Park and supported the47 budget.48 12

MINUTES First Budget Hearing – September 11, 2023 Page 5 of 5 Mayor Karyn Cunningham thanked the Village Manager and staff for their dedication1 and commitment to implementing the proposed budget. She spoke in support of the2 services that are offered to the residents of the community.3 4 The question was called in favor of the Ordinance on Second Reading via a roll-call5 vote:6 7  Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam - YES8  Mayor Karyn Cunningham - YES9  Councilmember Patrick Fiore - YES10  Councilmember Steve Cody - YES11  Councilmember Marsha Matson - NO12 13 The Ordinance on Second Reading passed (4-1).14 15 5. NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT16 17 Mayor Karyn Cunningham announced the date of the next Second Budget Hearing,18 Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.19 20 Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Councilmember21 Patrick Fiore seconded the motion. All voted in favor (5-0). The motion passed22 unanimously.23 24 ___________________________________________________________________________25 26 The meeting minutes were approved this 27 th day of September 2023.27 28 Attest:29 30 31 32 __________________________ ____________________________33 Mayor Karyn Cunningham Village Clerk Missy Arocha34 13

From: noreply@civicplus.com To: Melissa Dodge; Missy Arocha Subject: [EXT] Online Form Submittal: Public Comments Form Date: Monday, September 11, 2023 12:00:48 PM CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER -- Please avoid opening any unexpected attachments or clicking any strange links. Public Comments Form Online Public Comments Form Meeting Agenda Meeting Date Sept 11, 2023 Meeting Type Budget Workshop The box below must be checked for Zoning Hearings ONLY Field not completed. Name Kai Email Address Kaiiiak333@gmail.com Address Field not completed. City Palmetto Bay State Field not completed. Zip Code 33157 Meeting Agenda Link Agenda Center (Section Break) General Public Comments -"Requests, Petitions & Public Comments Submitted" Hi. The National LIbrary of Medicine, and other research states, "Children are uniquely susceptible to chemicals...first,...infants and children have disproportionately greater exposures than adults to environmental chemicals, and second, children are exquisitely sensitive to these exposures, because they are poorly equipped to metabolize many toxic compounds..." Please protect our children from cancers and chronic illness. I humbly ask that you use some of your millions to make laws to switch from toxic construction/building chemicals to Greener, cleaner alternatives. Please buy passive parks without any development whatsoever. Consider switching from the following: cancer-causing asphalt to permeable, less toxic materials, your dozens of pesticides in parks to fully nontoxic; and from gas landscape machinery to 14

electric. In my opinion, I see a red flag in Palmetto Bay. Our air quality used to be "excellent" every single day, except twice a year during Saharan dust. During traffic, it would be "fair" but wo