2018-12-04 Village Council Minutes1
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Brady called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL (3)
Vice Mayor Sean Brady
Councilwoman Alice Burch
Councilman Jonathan Meltz
Mayor MacAdam Glinn joined the meeting via teleconference.
Councilman Steven Zelkowitz was absent.
Also Present: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Councilwoman Burch moved to allow Mayor Glinn to join the Village Council Meeting via teleconference due
to an extenuating circumstance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meltz. The motion carried a 3-0
voice vote.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. HOUSE OF THE MONTH CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO GABRIEL
KUSKUNOV (1050 NE 107 STREET) FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.
The recipients were not in attendance.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minutes Time Limit Per Speaker)
Ms. Mary Benton spoke in support of Item 7B and provided general information concerning the gradual
transition of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) process in the Village, if adopted.
Ms. Laura Hill shared her experience regarding IPM based on the City of North Miami’s passage of an IPM
Policy and further extended her assistance to Village should it adopt such policy.
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
Mayor MacAdam Glinn
Vice Mayor Sean Brady
Councilwoman Alice Burch
Councilman Jonathan Meltz
Councilman Steven Zelkowitz
Miami Shores Village
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Mr. Sam Vanleer, president and founder of the Urban Paradise Guild, spoke in support of Item 7B and
provided a brief overview of other municipalities that are making a change to incorporate IPM as an organic
means to remove invasive exotic plants.
Ms. Susan Howell spoke in support of Item 7B and provided a brief overview of the petition results associated
with the reduction of pesticides in Miami Shores Village.
A representative of Barry University’s Student Green Team spoke in support of Item 7B.
Ms. Kathryn Garcia raised concerns regarding the potential dangers of using pesticide in public spaces and
further encouraged implementing the strictest measure possible in the Village.
Ms. Angela Attento echoed Ms. Garcia’s sentiments regarding implementing the strictest measure possible
to curtail the use of pesticides in public spaces.
Ms. Ernestine Ede spoke in support of Item 7B due to the effects of pesticides on her family’s health.
Mr. Craig Moreschi, owner of Natural Resources Organic Pest Control, offered his company’s non-toxic pest
control services and encouraged questions from residents and Village staff.
Ms. Becky ? spoke about the advancement of eco-friendly measures in Europe compared to the U.S.
Ms. Karen McLaughlin spoke in support of IPM and urged the passage of a Village policy.
6. CONSENT AGENDA (Items are routine, self-explanatory matters and are not expected to require discussion or review.
Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any member of the Council, that item must be removed from
the Consent Agenda and considered separately. If the public wishes to speak on a matter on the Consent Agenda, they must
inform the Village Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. They will be recognized to speak prior to the approval of the Consent
Agenda)
A motion was moved by Councilwoman Burch and seconded by Councilman Meltz to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. The motion carried a 4-0 voice vote.
A. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 2018 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Passed on Consent.
B. RATIFICATION OF THE FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (FPE) COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER).
Passed on Consent.
7. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
A. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR)
SYSTEM TO CINTEL, LLC. AND REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM FORFEITURE
FUNDS (STAFF: POLICE CHIEF).
Chief Kevin Lystad provided a brief overview of the competitive solicitation process and the additional funding
request for the project.
Responding to Councilman Meltz, Chief Lystad provided an overview with respect to the primary function of
the ALPR system and the source of funding.
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A motion was moved by Councilman Meltz and seconded by Councilwoman Burch to approve the award of
contract for the ALPR system to Cintel, LLC and to approve the request for additional funding from Forfeiture
Funds.
There being no further discussion, Vice Mayor Brady called for the vote, which carried a 4-0 voice vote.
No further action was taken on this item.
B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PUBLIC SPACES
(SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN ALICE BURCH).
Councilwoman Burch introduced the item and provided insight into the various steps associated with the
acceptance of an IPM policy for Village public spaces.
Individual Councilmembers offered their respective position on the matter
Councilwoman Burch recommended for the IPM policy to include the following tenets, thereby empowering
the Village Administration to: (1) make transitions to the discontinuation of the use of glyphosate in the Village;
(2) develop action thresholds for pesticide use (3) use prevention tactics such as pest resistant varieties,
pest-free rootstock, and proper watering; and uses controls that include the least risky product first; highly
targeted chemicals; targeted spraying; and broadcast spraying as a last resort. The policy would also include
a delegation of authority to the Village Manager for monitoring and enforcement going forward.
Vice Mayor Brady recommended staff utilize the City of North Miami IPM Resolution as a guide to drafting a
Village IPM Policy and for the prospective Village policy to include language indicating the Village Council
may review the progress of the policy periodically and make any changes accordingly.
There being no further discussion, by way of consensus, the Village Council adopted Integrated Pest
Management and directed staff to draft an IPM policy in the form of a Resolution for future Village Council
consideration. Upon approval of said IPM Policy, the Village Clerk was directed to circulate the approved
Resolution to appropriate parties.
No further action was taken on this item.
C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
(STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER).
Mr. Benton introduced the item and requested the Village Council to consider, in addition to the Christmas
and New Year’s Day holidays, closing regular Village operations on Monday, December 24, 2018 and
Monday, December 31, 2018, with the exception of the Sanitation and Police Departments.
A motion was moved by Councilman Meltz and seconded by Councilwoman Burch to approve closing regular
Village operations on Monday, December 24, 2018 and Monday, December 31, 2018, with the exception of
the Sanitation and Police Departments.
There being no discussion, Vice Mayor Brady called for the vote, which passed 4-0.
No further action was taken on this item.
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D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MOVING THE DATE OF THE FIRST
MEETING IN JANUARY 2019 (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER).
Mr. Benton introduced the item and requested to forgo the Village Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
January 1, 2019 in light of the New Year holiday and should the Village Council have pressing business to
bring forth prior to the January 15, 2019 Village Council Meeting, for such meeting to convene during the
second week of January 2019.
Should the Village Council need to convene a meeting on the second week of January, Mayor Glinn requested
such tentative meeting to be held on Monday, January 7, 2019.
There being no further discussion, by way of consensus, the Village Council approved Mr. Benton’s request
to forgo the Village Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 1, 2019 and should the Village Council
have pressing business to bring forth prior to the January 15, 2019 Village Council Meeting, to schedule such
meeting on Monday, January 7, 2019.
No further action was taken on this item.
E. SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT UPDATE BY THE VILLAGE MANAGER
Mr. Benton informed all of the work has been completed with respect to the NE 2nd Avenue sewer system
project. Last year, Miami-Dade County’s Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (DERM) gave
the Village a five-year window for businesses to connect to the sewer system. Therefore, the remaining
Downtown property owners have four more years to connect. The main County lift station, the main lines in
the alleys, the water and sewer main have been conveyed to the County. Mr. Benton further reported the
Village has initiated the competitive solicitation process for the maintenance of the twenty-six wet wells.
Councilman Meltz directed the Village Clerk to remove the “Sewer System Project Update” from the agenda
as a standing item.
No action was taken on this item.
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA
REGION IV) HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HGMP) APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
AND TO ADMINISTER THE GRANT (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER).
Ms. Rodriguez read the title of the proposed Resolution into the record.
Mr. Benton introduced the item and noted the resolution is required to authorize him to execute any
documents associated with the drainage project grant.
Councilwoman Burch moved to approve the Resolution and the motion was seconded by Councilman Meltz.
There being no discussion, Vice Mayor Brady called the question, which passed 4-0.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Village Clerk read the announcements.
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9.VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Meltz Councilman Meltz did not have comments.
Councilwoman Burch Councilwoman Burch spoke about Plaza 98 event and thanked Public
Works, volunteers, and the Chamber of Commerce for organizing the event.
She further thanked everyone who attended the meeting in support of IPM.
Vice Mayor Brady Vice Mayor Brady thanked staff, residents, and the Village Council for
making it a pleasure to attend Council Meetings.
Mayor Glinn Mayor Glinn thanked residents for attending the meeting. He further
expressed enthusiasm for the ALPR system, Farmers Market, and
Winterfest.
Mr. Benton reported Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey Edmondson was appointed chairperson of
the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.
10.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Village Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:38PM.
APPROVED: JANUAURY 15, 2019
Ysabely Rodriguez, MPA, CMC