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2021-03-16 MINUTES1 Mayor Crystal Wagar Vice Mayor Alice Burch Vice Mayor Sean Brady Councilman Stephen Loffredo Councilman Jonathan Meltz Tom Benton, Village Manager Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk MEETING MINUTES MARCH 16, 2021 6:30 PM 9900 NE 2ND AVENUE 1)CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wagar called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. 2)MOMENT OF SILENCE / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3)ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman Sean Brady Councilman Stephen Loffredo Vice Mayor Alice Burch Mayor Crystal Wagar Councilman Jonathan Meltz was absent. ALSO PRESENT: Village Attorney Richard Sarafan Village Manager Tom Benton Village Clerk Ysabely Rodriguez 4)PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Patricia Bonaduce spoke in support of Item 6A and provided statistical data concerning the negative impacts of gas-powered leaf blowers. Robert Menge spoke in support of Item 6A and asked the Village Council to consider implementing speed bumps or a roundabout to reduce vehicular speed on NE 108 Street. Patrick Sullivan spoke in opposition to Item 6A and further spoke about the cost implication of banning gas-powered leaf blowers for contractors. The Village Clerk eComments into the record, which have been attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2 5) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 5.A APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 2, 2021 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. A motion was moved by Councilman Brady and seconded by Councilman Loffredo to approve the March 2, 2021 Village Council Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously. 6) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 6.A DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALLEVIATING LEAFBLOWER NOISE IN THE VILLAGE (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR ALICE BURCH). Vice Mayor Burch introduced the item and thanked everyone who provided public comments. She further proposed the Village Council consider a possible ban on gas-powered leaf blowers by time certain which would allow lawn servicers to gradually transition to, and invest in, electric leaf blowers that generate less noise and emission. Vice Mayor Burch spoke about municipalities, such as Key Biscayne and South Miami, that have implemented the ban. Village Attorney Sarafan raised concerns regarding enforcement, especially should it escalate to the lien or civil citation level. Mayor Wagar spoke about need for more information regarding other municipalities that have imposed such measures, whether the Village has the capacity to enforce such ban, and she spoke in favor imposing time restrictions for the use of such equipment. Councilman Loffredo expressed his concerns regarding the item as presented and enumerated conditions that would have to be addressed in order for him to support the item. In light of the environmental impacts of gas-powered leaf blowers being a federal matter that may be addressed by the EPA, Councilman Brady proposed focusing on the noise factor first by addressing the permissible decibel level and imposing time restrictions in the Village’s code of ordinances. Mr. Sarafan spoke about the possibility of including the various noise types raised during the meeting in section 10-5 of the Village Code as nuisances. Vice Mayor Burch spoke about the various questions and concerns raised by individual Councilmembers. By way of consensus, the Village Council directed the Village Manager to research best practices with respect to municipalities that have banned or restricted gas-powered leaf blowers, specifically as it relates to time restrictions and enforcement measures, and for such findings to be brought forth for Council consideration. No further action was taken. 6.B DISCUSSION ON THE STATUS OF THE MIAMI SHORES AQUATIC CENTER (SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN STEPHEN LOFFREDO). 3 Councilman Loffredo introduced the item and asked for an update on (1) the status of the construction of the Aquatic Center which includes Wild Waters Park, (2) the use of the pool by swim teams, and (3) future plans for the pool. Ms. Angela Dorney, Recreation Director, clarified the Aquatic Center is scheduled to reopen in May 2021 on the weekends and as of June 2021on a full-time basis. Responding to Councilman Loffredo’s inquiry, Mr. Eric Olsen, Aquatics Supervisor, provided an update on the contractual use of the pool by the swim team. Mr. Benton explained there is only one swim team that uses the pool on a contractual basis. He further spoke about the COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the County regarding such activities and elaborated on upcoming measures that will be relaxed by the County. Responding to Councilman Loffredo’s inquiry regarding lifeguards, Mr. Olsen explained there was a time when lifeguards were not abundant due to COVID-19; however, he recently hired a lifeguard and plans on hiring more before the park reopens. Mayor Wagar reminded everyone that the Village was under the executive order of the Governor for several months and is still under Miami-Dade County restrictions which limit the access and activity of the Aquatic Center. She further asked for patience regarding the opening of the Aquatic Center. Responding to Vice Mayor Burch, Mr. Olsen explained the lights of the Aquatic Center are pending repair as the electrician is still seeking vital parts to address such issue. Further questions were answered by Mr. Olsen concerning the future of group swim lessons which were postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Mr. Benton spoke about looking forward to showcasing Wild Waters Park this summer. Staff is currently conducting research concerning the admission fees associated with Wild Waters Park due to the size of the facility. Responding to inquiries from the public concerning the dog park, Ms. Dorney explained the door fob of the dog park is currently inoperable due to challenges with Rec Trac identifying resident identification cards. Mr. Benton stated staff is looking into alternative solutions to address the issue. No action was taken. 7) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Village Clerk read the announcements. 8) VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Brady- Councilman Brady spoke about how low the Village’s tax rate is compared to other municipalities. Councilman Brady wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day and encouraged everyone to celebrate responsibly. He further thanked the Council for all of the items that were brought forth for discussion and encouraged residents to vote on April 13, 2021. Councilman Loffredo- Councilman Loffredo thanked residents for providing comments on the leaf blower discussion item. He further encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming election. 4 Vice Mayor Burch- Vice Mayor Burch announced the Women's History Celebration Night event Mayor Wagar- hosted by Brockway Memorial Library. Mayor Wagar echoed Vice Mayor Burch’s announcement. Mayor Wagar also spoke about the Raise Up fundraiser which is organized by the Miami Shores Community Alliance in lieu of hosting the Mayor’s Gala due to COVID-19 restrictions. She encouraged residents to visit the organization’s website to learn more about the event and to donate funds to this cause that supports local non- profit organizations. 9)ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Village Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:02 PM. Village Council Meeting Time: 03-16-21 18:30 eComments Report Meetings Meeting Time Agenda Items Comments Support Oppose Neutral Village Council 03-16-21 18:30 12 44 27 11 2 Sentiments for All Meetings The following graphs display sentiments for comments that have location data. Only locations of users who have commented will be shown. Overall Sentiment EXHIBIT A Village Council 03-16-21 18:30 Agenda Name Comments Support Oppose Neutral 4) PUBLIC COMMENTS 5 2 2 0 6.A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALLEVIATING LEAFBLOWER NOISE IN THE VILLAGE (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR ALICE BURCH). 33 24 6 0 6.B) DISCUSSION ON THE STATUS OF THE MIAMI SHORES AQUATIC CENTER (SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN STEPHEN LOFFREDO). 6 1 3 2 Sentiments for All Agenda Items The following graphs display sentiments for comments that have location data. Only locations of users who have commented will be shown. Overall Sentiment Agenda Item: eComments for 4) PUBLIC COMMENTS Overall Sentiment Guest User Location: Submitted At: 5:16pm 03-16-21 In regards to the dangerous intersections in our community: Why can’t we have a 4-way stops, with appropriate markings of where to stop, in all slightly dangerous intersections? We live on the corner of Grand Concourse and 93rd, it’s horrible! Ortiz-González Family 262 NE 93rd St. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 11:29am 03-16-21 The key fob for the Dog Park has not worked in over a year. Many non-residents just go in with their dogs and there is no longer a resident only system in place. Why are these things not checked on a regular basis? Guest User Location: Submitted At: 11:15am 03-16-21 Why has the Village discontinued the “My MSV” app? The app is no longer available in the Apple App Store. This app was a very useful tool for residents. Dennis Leyva Location: Submitted At: 6:48pm 03-14-21 Leaf blowers allowed Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 5 PM. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 6:03pm 03-14-21 Re Leaf Blowers. Embrace the rake! Agenda Item: eComments for 6.A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALLEVIATING LEAFBLOWER NOISE IN THE VILLAGE (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR ALICE BURCH). Overall Sentiment Guest User Location: Submitted At: 5:09pm 03-16-21 This is the loudest community we have ever lived in! To the point of unbearable! Leaf blowers, pressure cleaners, boat engines, it’s insane. All days of the week! Since we moved to our house a year ago, we haven’t had one weekend where we could enjoy some peace and quite outdoors! This past Sunday while we were trying to enjoy the pool, 4 blowers (3 by landscaping companies), 1 pressure cleaner and 1 boat engine played out in a matter of 2 hours. That is, until we gave up and came in the house. Our city has to control noise pollution! Attentively, Ortiz-Gonzalez family 262 NE 93rd St Guest User Location: Submitted At: 1:00pm 03-16-21 The BIGGEST nuisance to the residents is not leaf blowers, but the fact that our local government for the “Village Beautiful” need to take some customer focused courses and learn to prioritize the things that matter to the Villagers. Maybe it’s because the Village Manager and his employees live and operate under the mantra that “We always did it this way” and “There’s no reason to change anything around here because it would cause too much work or disruption.” Please focus on the real issues affecting the Village – lack of policing in the Shores, high taxes, and a dilapidated community recreation center. George Fishman Location: Submitted At: 12:23pm 03-16-21 We're unable to attend the Council meeting, but please find below some comments and media links relevant to discussion about leafblower noise. While sympathetic to the time savings and related economic efficiency of leaf blowers for lawn care companies, my wife and I find them extremely disturbing both to our ability to work from home and to relax outdoors. Our approach is to limit areas planted with turf to the swale and to compost most leaf litter, but we have been contributing to some leaf blowing – especially around the perimeter of our corner property. Going forward, we are willing to pay extra for raking/sweeping. Linda Robertson’s Miami Herald story provides good general context about the controversy surrounding leaf blowers. LINK (https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article152515714.html) The Naples City Council held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, to amend Chapter 22, Section 22-37 – Noise of the City Code of Ordinances to prohibit the use of certain leaf blowers. A second reading of the Ordinance was approved on October 21, 2020, and the Ordinance was adopted unanimously by all City Council members. The Ordinance Amendment provides a definition for a Leaf Blower and prohibits the use of all gasoline-powered leaf blowers within the City. The Ordinance Amendment also prohibits the use of all battery and electric powered leaf blowers that exceed 65 decibels (dBA) as shown on the manufacturer’s label affixed to the leaf blower. Leaf blowers that do not have a manufacturer’s label that identifies their dBA rating may not be used within the City. The Ordinance will take effect on October 21, 2021 (1-year from the date of second reading). To view the Ordinance. LINK (https://www.naplesgov.com/sites/default/files/fileattachments/parks_and_recreation/page/44261/noise_ordinanc e_amendment_-_leaf_blowers.pdf) The Key Biscayne noise ordinance also includes definitions and scheduling considerations that may be useful. LINK (https://library.municode.com/fl/key_biscayne/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=P) Thanks for your consideration. We look forward to monitoring the conversation. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:13am 03-16-21 I support restricting leaf blower activity. If I go outside at 5:30-6:00 pm, I can't even talk to the person next to me, one or two or three are going at the same time. They only waste gas, add carbon to the atmosphere, don't do much better than a good old-fashioned rake and, importantly, blow leaves and dirt into the street, where it is left. Who is that helping? Just the property owner, while they degrade property and the environment At the very least the hours should be restricted 10am-4pm so we can enjoy our very expensive and hard-earned homes and surroundings without being driven crazy. Thank you. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 4:33pm 03-15-21 Birgitte Ladet I totally support making less noisy leaf blowers mandatory. When I lived in a small village outside of Paris, the citizens of this village got so aggravated by the noise that the mayor decided to ban the use of leaf blowers, lawn mowers, pressure cleaners and other noise generating appliances on weekends between 12 noon and 2:00pm, so that everyone could enjoy a quiet lunch/nap or just a peaceful moment in one’s garden. Is that too much to ask? Right now, it is hard to find a quiet moment when outside, there is a leaf blower to one’s right, a lawn mower to one’s left and a pressure cleaner across the street..... Furthermore, these leafy blowers are terrible polluters and this is something our community needs to work on also. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 3:06pm 03-15-21 I am all for banning it, you have my full support on this. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:23pm 03-15-21 I agree we should get rid of gas leaf blowers. There are electric ones, which is what I use. I also feel there needs to be reminders to residents to speak with their landscaping companies that they should not start working before 8am and not work on Sunday's. It is my understanding those are already regulations the Miami Shores Village has but is not enforced. Thank you, Marianne Schmidhofer Guest User Location: Submitted At: 12:58pm 03-15-21 Cristina Butler, long time Miami Shores resident, am in complete support of more regulation on our landscaping needs in the community. It is up to us, as the homeowner(s), to take the steps to make the changes in our own home first in turn to accomplish a greater impact. We must be the example as well as our leaders as to what it means to live a greener life. The air that we breathe, the water that we drink, this is the foundation of health in both us and the environment. I would love to help in any way to make these necessities better for our community. Sandra Carro Location: Submitted At: 11:51am 03-15-21 I’m not in agreement with leaf blowers being a problem. This point would need additional background for me to support. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 11:11am 03-15-21 I oppose the Village's regulation of leaf blowers. This seems like regulation for regulation's sake. How will this be enforced? Let's spend our time, energy and resources controlling driver's speeds or on other public safety issues. Live and let live. Live and let leaf blow. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 10:53am 03-15-21 Barbara Cobas - I think the attempt at this regulation is absolutely ridiculous. If if it related to the noise, you would then have to ban lawnmowers as well. If it is related to the mess, then you would have to ban wind (mother nature) as well. These devices help residents and landscapers clean up dead leaves in an efficient manner leaving our village more beautiful. The result of a regulation like this would be more leaves in the street, higher landscaping pricing due to more hours worked per house and landscaping trucks in the street for longer periods of time. I highly oppose this change. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 10:14am 03-15-21 Utterly stupid and disappointing idea not to mention unenforceable. Better consult your Village attorney because you will get sued and lose. Jean Lee Location: Submitted At: 10:12am 03-15-21 I support alleviating leafblower noise in the Village. I feel very strongly that the overuse of gasoline powered leafblowers produces unacceptable noise and air pollution. I would support a movement towards limiting their use or even banning them altogether within the Village limits. A switch to electric or battery powered blowers would certainly help. I also advocate more civic education about the value of getting outside and physically raking the leaves at this time of year. We need our large trees to mitigate air, water and noise pollution as well, so as a community we need to be careful of encouraging people to cut their large trees down due to citations involving leaves. Trees are good! We need them to support our wellbeing. More and more scientific research is showing this very clearly. Thank you for considering this very important issue. Douglas Barnes Location: Submitted At: 10:00am 03-15-21 I would wholeheartedly support an initiative to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers in Miami Shores. In addition to the disruptive noise they assault our ears with, they also generate significant air pollution and blow away topsoil—meaning more fertilizer is required for lawns, so more chemical runoff into our aquifer and waterways. A 2011 test by the car experts at Edmunds found a two-stroke gasoline leaf-blower engine generated 23 times the carbon monoxide and nearly 300 times more non-methane hydrocarbons than a high-performing pickup truck. That’s equal to a drive from Texas to Alaska, for an hour of leaf blowing. Hydrocarbons are linked to smog and cancer. Gasoline blowers also emit formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and benzene. According to the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, exhaust from gas-powered leaf blowers contains hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides (components of smog), plus carbon monoxide and particulate matter, all of which are known to harm people’s health. Nitrous oxide is a potent heat-trapping gas, so leaf-blower exhaust also contributes to climate change. Plus, the 200-MPH winds they generate also kick up clouds of dust that can contain pollen, mold, animal feces, heavy metals, and chemicals from herbicides and pesticides. A study by acoustic engineers, cited by the Atlantic Magazine’s James Fallows in an article on getting gas- powered leaf blowers banned in Washington, DC, showed that gas-powered blowers produce far more “sound energy” in the low-frequency range, and low-frequency noise has greater penetrating power: “It goes through walls, cement barriers, and many kinds of hearing-protection devices. The acoustic study found that in a densely settled neighborhood, a gas-powered blower rated at, say, 75 decibels of noisiness can affect up to 15 times as many households as a battery-powered blower with the same 75-decibel rating.” Many Shores residents do not have impact windows, so leaf blower noise is especially invasive. And even with impact windows, are we supposed to stay indoors constantly (and the leaf blowers are pretty much constant)? What is the purpose of those manicured lawns if you are not out enjoying them? Try having a barbeque or having a quiet (!) dip in your pool with a leaf blower raging next door. Please, let's get rid of them. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 10:03pm 03-14-21 Alexis Benjamin: I am for banishing leaf blowers from MSV. Gardeners have been using rakes forever before the invention of leaf blowers and it is time to make them popular again. Thank you. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 9:52pm 03-14-21 Laurel Worth I am in support of reducing leaf blower noise and usage in the Village of Miami Shores. Leaf blowers add to noise pollution, and the gas blowers can have an awful smell and aren't environmentally friendly. Some ideas for alternatives could be electric leaf blowers (which aren't as loud), push power Leaf Collectors, or a rake (an oldy but a goody). Lets continue to make Miami Shores the best place to live in South Florida by improving the quality of life for our families. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 9:51pm 03-14-21 Collin Worth Leaf blowers are a public nuisance that rob our village of the tranquility we love. It seems there is always a leaf blower in use at any given time but especially in the early morning or early evening when most are off work and able to enjoy a walk or the open air. I am in favor of legislation that reduces noisy leaf blowers anytime, but especially before 10am or after 4pm. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 7:20pm 03-14-21 My name is Linda Samsoe. I have lived in Miami Shores all of my life at 65 NW 105 Street. I am in support of alleviating the leaf blower noise that we are experiencing in the Shores on a daily basis. It not only interrupts any social function you may have planned inside or outside or your house, but wakes up babies and scares our fur babies. I've also noticed that the leaf blowers allow your yardmen to eliminate raking leaves, bagging them and placing them in your trash piles. Instead they simply blow the leaves into the street or into other residents' yards. Thanks. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 6:47pm 03-14-21 Allow on Monday - Friday, from 10am-3pm. They usually start at 7am and it’s horrible. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 6:12pm 03-14-21 I support 1.A decibel limit for yard maintenance equipment 2. Daily hours of silence 3. A program that helps supplement the cost of battery powered equipment (specifically: edgers & blowers) 4. A registration process for those landscaping crews that have converted from gas-powered to battery power Guest User Location: Submitted At: 5:15pm 03-14-21 I think this could damage several minority owned lawn businesses Guest User Location: Submitted At: 4:46pm 03-14-21 Kristen Adsit I support this measure as a way to reduce emissions and noise pollution for the sake of the environment, and to the benefit of the humans and other wildlife in the village. Rakes are an effective alternative for addressing leaf litter. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 4:43pm 03-14-21 I am in support of eliminating leaf blowing noise during the weekends. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 3:32pm 03-14-21 Please prohibit leaf blowers. It causes unnecessary noise pollution. Thank you, Sage HOffman Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:45pm 03-14-21 The leaf blower noise is an extreme nuisance and relentless. I can hear the deafening sound all day long and it often happens on sundays too. I implore the village to limit it, at the very least, as it is very detrimental to our quality of life here in the village. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:22pm 03-14-21 The noise level of the leaf blowers being used in Miami Shores (mainly by lawn maintenance companies but also by some individuals) is way too loud. It hurts my ears to be outside when one is anywhere near my house and it can still be heard indoors. It is not good for people, pets, birds, or any other living creature. There are way better solutions-damaging our hearing and disturbances every day from these leaf blowers are not the answer. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 1:41pm 03-14-21 Not only are leaf blowers a public nuisance, the operators generally do not bag and remove the debris they blow. In essence we are permitting a nuisance which generally accomplishes what the wind would otherwise do - to move the debris without removing it. Julian Montero 465 Grand Concourse. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 1:37pm 03-14-21 Very noisy throughout the week in the west side is the Shores. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 12:26pm 03-14-21 I am encouraging the Council to consider limiting the use of leaf blowers to only electric blowers or rakes. I have lived in Miami Shores for over 40 years and have noticed both the noise and pollution from gas leaf blowers increase with each passing year. On any given day, I am surrounded but noisy, polluting gas bloweres on all sides, front and back of my property at all times of the day. It is not only bad for the environment but also our health. Thank you for your consideration of this community problem. Sincerely, Julie Brady Mary Benton Location: Submitted At: 12:05pm 03-14-21 I fully support alleviating leafblower noise in the village. Those infernal abominations add an enormous amount of carbon to the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change and sea level rise; they blow away topsoil leading homeowners to apply fertilizer as a result which pollutes our aquifer and the bay; and their noise drives my husband and me to distraction and reduces our quality of life. We eat lunch outside whenever the weather permits and invariably someone's landscaper arrives and fires up their leafblower, destroying the peace and quiet. Our own landscaper uses a battery-powered leafblower that is much quieter and is recharged by the sun so there are alternatives. There are also rakes. Other communities have banned 2-stroke gas-powered leafblowers and we can too. Please please please listen to our pleas. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 8:02am 03-14-21 Stephanie Daniel 273 NW 91 St Please create (and enforce) sone restrictions on these noises- especially early on Sunday morning! Guest User Location: Submitted At: 5:33pm 03-12-21 I write to fully support banning leaf blowers in Miami Shores. The noise pollution is disruptive and constant. Furthermore they don't solve any problem. The lawn companies that use them just blow leaves and trash from the yard they are servicing to the neighboring houses, especially in the alley. Any time the neighbors have their yard done I actually see them blowing trash onto our property. They were banned in Miami Beach and made things much better. If a person can't stand having leaves in their yard they can get a rake or a broom. Silvia Ros Guest User Location: Submitted At: 8:52am 03-12-21 Here is an example of the noise https://photos.app.goo.gl/dgmjYoFSwu3xwwxU9 Agenda Item: eComments for 6.B) DISCUSSION ON THE STATUS OF THE MIAMI SHORES AQUATIC CENTER (SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN STEPHEN LOFFREDO). Overall Sentiment Guest User Location: Submitted At: 12:10pm 03-16-21 Non-Residents pay $15.00 to use the new Romero Britto designed pool at Grapeland Park in Miami. Why is Miami Shores charging only $8 for non-residents to use its brand new Wild Water Aquatic Park in Miami Shores? Why are residents subsidizing the non-resident use of its Aquatic Center? Guest User Location: Submitted At: 11:47am 03-16-21 The non-resident rates at the Aquatic Center should be increased. The residents foot the bill for the original Shipwreck Cove, and then spent over a million dollars for its replacement. It is not fair that non-residents are only charged $3 more to use it. The non-resident rate should be increased, done away with completely, or restricted to only certain days. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 11:37am 03-16-21 At night, there are a lot of lights that are not working around the Aquatic Center and the parking lot – please have these areas lit as it is very dark. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 11:34am 03-16-21 Parents of swim team children should be allowed to be on deck to observe the swim team practices. This can be done safely and in compliance with all social distancing protocols. If Shipwreck Cove is allowed to open with adults on deck, the same should apply to the competition pool. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 11:31am 03-16-21 When I have been at the pool for lap swimming, I have witnessed the Shores Swim Team using the awnings as pull up bars as an organized workout. This is unsafe and will cause the awnings to come loose from the wall. Can staff look into this? Wesley Castellanos Location: Submitted At: 8:32pm 03-15-21 Madam Mayor, Vice Mayor, Councilmen, Village Manager, Madam Clerk, Good evening. I will like for you all, to take into consideration the reopening the new Aquatic Play Center to the children. As the county is slowly opening, we would like enjoy this spectacular amenity our Village offers to their residence. Please kindly come to a resolution to have the playground open for the residents of MSV. We thank you sincerely! Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Castellanos & 2 children (Giorgio 6 years old & Giuliano 4 years old).