Reports of interest (no public comment):

• FKAA Water pipeline status update - current project - all pipeline now in the ground. Next connecting the new pipe to the existing pipe at 6 distribution points from Snake Creek to the north end of project in Tavernier.   And paving U.S. One and damaged portions of Old Highway.

• Plates and Plans update: 15 -20 participants discussing ideas, asking questions a success.  Next similar workshop/open house expected the end of June

Citizen Advisory Committee Appointments: Those appointed should be added to the Village website soon. Congratulations. An opening remains for Parks and Rec.

Village Charter Review Committee recommendations: Ordinances required for Council Approval will be in June (1st reading) and July (2nd reading) agendas.

Mayor and Council Discussion(no public comment expected):

• Tom Brzezinski, Wade Trim, Village contract engineer, provided an in depth  wastewater report regarding fix for ongoing sewerage leaks at MM92, cost - $7.5 million, up from the $4.1 previously estimated.

• Anglers Reef Right of Way Parking discussion - Village Manager signed a License and Use agreement between Village and Anglers Reef to allow the property owners association to obtain a permit to create public, non-exclusive parking on Village owned Right of Way adjoining their property on Windley Key, at homeowners’ expense, with their cost limited to $25,000.  The Council has confirmed the village will not contribute to the cost.

General Public Comment - heard at 8 PM, 2 hours and 30 minutes into the 5:30 meeting. This is the time for the public to discuss items not on the agenda.  And guess what?  It was baseball at Founders Park that was not on the agenda but on the minds of the public. More details below

Consent Agenda, 8 items to approved without Council discussion, including a contract with FDOT for Village to mow, pick up litter and trim trees monthly on both sides of U.S. One Right of Way for a total cost of $75,644 or $6,304/month for 18 miles of right of way.  Sounds like a great deal - for FDOT, not Islamorada.

Resolutions:

Expanded and improved Boat Ramp and marina parking at Founders Park: First step - Council approved a conceptual design agreement - $53.7K. Vice Mayor Mahoney has worked with TDC on a $750,000 grant to fund the marina improvements.

“Machado Property” consideration of 99-year ground lease for developer to provide multi-family rental units - both proposals received were rejected by Council in a 4-1 vote. Read more below.

Public Hearings:

Purchasing Ordinance passed on 1st reading increases the manager’s right to approve purchases without council approval from $25,000 to $50,000. Also changes the purchase ordinance to increase threshold for requiring competitive bidding from $25,000 to $50,000.

TDR banking ordinance - deferred

Administrative Relief for 125 Mockingbird Road - approved 5-0

Administrative Relief for 113 Venetian Way - approved 5-0

Administrative Relief for 148 Tequesta Street - approved 5-0

Major Conditional Use - Transfer Station/Recycling Center - 86550

Overseas Highway; will resolve a major code violation as part of agreement - approved 5-0

ACTIONS AND POLICIES STATUS REPORT - OPEN ITEMS

Vice Mayor requested the format from prior status reports be restored to improve content and format.