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| Village of Palmetto Bay |
February 2010 |
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2010 Annual Picnic!
Celebrate with 3,000 of your closest friends and neighbors, March 6, 11-2, at the Village Picnic -- contact us for sponsorship opportunities!
Black History Month
Take a moment to reflect on the many contributions made by African Americans throughout history.
Haiti Relief
Effort
We're in this for the long-haul -- so keep pace with official County relief effort updates.
Crime Report
Crime & Incident Report for the period ending Jan. 31.
Tree City USA
We have been re-certified for the 2010 year with this prestigious designation by the Arbor Day Foundation.
New Sr Class
"Living Heart Healthy," offered to Village seniors by Amedisys Home Health, gets underway Feb. 17.
Bldg Dept Ranks High!
Customer survey for Bldg Dept shows we're providing great service.
Visit Facebook, Twitter
The Village is now using social media channels; be friendly with Facebook and Twitter -- be in the know.
Storm Water Project
Major work started in the Mangowood neighborhood, Contact Village Hall.
Census Workers
Can you tell the difference between a Census worker at your door and a con-artist? BBB is offering good advice.
Pharmacy Discount Plan
Check out our drug discount program -- thanks to NLC. Download a card and visit a pharmacy today. |
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 February Council Meeting in Review...
Village to Study Safe Routes to School
Mayor Flinn and the Village Council voted to develop a Safe Route to School study to be funded by a $40,000 grant from the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) of Miami-Dade County. The full cost of the study is $50,000; the Village is committed to funding the additional $10,000 match from the Village's Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) revenue account. Safe Routes to School is a national program that was developed to encourage children to walk and bicycle to school... Read more. Other actions at Monday's Council meeting include:
- Council approved, on first-reading, an ordinance that would extend domestic-partner benefits to the 35 full-time employees presently receiving insurance benefits. See The Miami Herald for more.
- Also on first reading, a "green" ordinance was passed that would provide requirements and incentives for sustainable building design and construction in the Village.
- The Village will work with the County to co-designate a section of SW 168 St. "Panther Parkway" in honor of Perrine Elementary School.
- Residents Henry Clifford and John DuBois were re-appointed to the Village's Tree Board for two more years.
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 Partnership with Miami Maps Puts Palmetto Bay Businesses on the Map
The premier edition of a colorful, fold-out Palmetto Bay map is in early production. By spring 2010, more than 75,000 copies will be ready for distribution within the Village and at other strategic points throughout South-Dade. Business advertisers are currently being invited to participate, as only about 35 preferential display-ad slots are available. Visit Miami Maps for an example of these informative and useful maps or e-mail Marshall Steingold, Miami Maps president. Read more...
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 Everglades Restoration Project to Help with Village Flood Control In a show of local support for restoration of the Florida Bay and Everglades, Palmetto Bay Mayor Eugene Flinn and Councilman Howard J. Tendrich attended the recent groundbreaking of the C-111 Spreader Canal project. Key to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), this project will restore freshwater flows to FloridaBay through Taylor Slough, preserve clean water for EvergladesNational Park, and maintain flood control for eastern communities, such as PalmettoBay. "Any day we see continued progress on Everglades restoration is a day for celebration," said Mayor Flinn. Read more...
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 Historic Places ...
Historic-Homes Tour Rolls Into Action at Annual Village Picnic
It's a little known fact that many cultures have visited the South-Dade area for more than 10,000 years, thanks to a geologic formation called the Atlantic Coastal Ridge. And did you know that the Town of Cutler, founded just before the turn of the 20th century on what is now the Deering Estate, was abandoned when Flagler's railroad bypassed it entirely? You will have an opportunity to learn about these facts, and more by visiting the Historic Preservation Advisory Board's tent at the Village's Annual Celebration Picnic, March 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Activities will include the second annual Palmetto Bay Historic Home Bus Tour, via Village I-Bus. The guided tour will feature a short history of our area, an explanation why this area was so important to the development of South Florida, and a tour of many significant historic properties and sites. Based on demand, two one-hour trips may be offered with seating limited to 25 people per bus trip. So, if you wish to join the tour, reservations are strongly recommended. For information, contact Jian Santana via e-mail or call 305-259-1260.
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Meetings & Events*
Feb 15 Federal Holiday - Village Hall Closed / Village Parks Open
Feb 24 Special Council Meeting / Committee of the Whole - 7 p.m.
Deering Estate Visitor Center
Mar 01 Regular Council Meeting - 7 p.m.
Deering Estate Visitor Center
Mar 06 Annual Celebration Picnic - 11 a.m.
Coral Reef Park
Mar 08 Zoning Hearing - 7 p.m.
Deering Estate Visitor Center February Parks Calendar
* All Council, Zoning, and Special Master meetings are listed on the Village website. |
Thank You...
The Village of Palmetto Bay appreciates your interest and involvement in your community. We welcome your feedback at all times, whether in person, telephone, e-mail, or through the GovQA- Citizen Action Center. |
Contact Info
Public Information Officer Bill Kress
Village of Palmetto Bay
305-259-1234
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