01-05-16MIN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
10050 N.E.2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Tel: (305) 795.2207
Fax: (305) 756.8972
E-mail: EstepB@MiamiShoresVillage.com
Barbara Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 5,
2016 in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM with the following
individuals present:
PRESENT: Alice Burch ABSENT: Ivonne Ledesma
Steven Zelkowitz
MacAdam Glinn (arrived prior to the beginning of Item 3A)
Herta Holly
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
PRESENTATION
Miami-Dade Schools’ Associate Superintendent, Iraida Mendez-Cartaya provided the Council with a power
point presentation concerning Education Compacts, providing examples of some of the compacts throughout
the County and the types of services which can be written into the compact. Ms. Mendez-Cartaya stated that a
compact codifies the relationship between the School Board and the municipality and briefly spoke of the steps
to take to start the process.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 1, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilwoman Holly suggested an amendment to the Minutes relating to the Multimodal Mobility Study
discussion. Vice Mayor Zelkowitz moved approval of the minutes as amended. Councilwoman Holly
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Kevin Lystad
A) REQUEST APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITURE FUNDS IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $153,000 FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:
1) Vehicle Laptop Cradles
2) Vehicle Laptops
3) Night Vision/FLIR Equipment
4) Vehicle Radio/Equipment Outfitting
5) Patrol Rifle Conversion/Repair
Chief Lystad reviewed the individual equipment requests related to the operations of the Department.
Resident Brad Liff asked about the possibility of funding the Charter School with the monies being requested
to purchase the equipment.
Chief Lystad explained the source of Forfeiture Funds and the Federal and State restrictions regarding the fund
expenditures. Councilwoman Holly moved to approve the requested expenditure. Vice Mayor Zelkowitz
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Councilman Glinn arrived at this point in time.
3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE TRAFFIC STUDY SELECTION COMMITTEE RANKING.
Mr. Benton advised the Council that the provisions of the Competitive Negotiations Act requires Council
approval of the Selection Committee’s rankings prior to negotiating a contract with the top ranked firm. Mr.
Benton indicated that Marlin Engineering was the top ranked firm. Councilwoman Holly moved to accept the
Selection Committee’s rankings. Councilman Glinn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor
of the motion.
B) REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE DOWNTOWN DESIGN CRITERIA SELECTION
COMMITTEE RANKING.
Mr. Benton reiterated the requirement of approving the Selection Committee’s ranking. Council Members
commented on the quality of the proposals and the top ranked firm, RMA, with Vice Mayor Zelkowitz and
Councilman Glinn expressing their familiarity with RMA’s work.
Resident Patrice Gillespie-Smith spoke of the process of developing the criteria and input from the community.
Vice Mayor Zelkowitz moved to approve the Selection Committee’s rankings. Councilwoman Holly seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
C) AWARD OF BID FOR IT CONSULTANT SERVICES TO ADVANTAGE NETWORKING,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,532.
Councilwoman Holly moved to award the IT Consultant Services bid to Advantage Networking, Inc. Vice
Mayor Zelkowitz seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
D) AWARD OF BID FOR COMPUTER PURCHASES TO APRISA TECHNOLOGY LLC, IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $54,176 ($35,120 for Desktops and $19,056 for Laptops).
Vice Mayor Zelkowitz moved to award the quoted computer purchases to Aprisa Technology LLC.
Councilman Glinn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
E) AWARD OF BID FOR BAYFRONT PARK RAILING REPLACEMENT TO SA
CONSULTANTS, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,000.
Public Works Director, Scott Davis, confirmed that the railing material duplicated the material previously used
at the Park. Councilwoman Holly moved to award the railing bid to SA Consultants, LLC. Vice Mayor
Zelkowitz seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) VILLAGE COUNCIL Mayor Alice Burch
A) DISCUSSION REGARDING EDUCATION COMPACTS.
Subsequent to the presentation provided by Ms. Mendez-Cartaya, Mayor Burch asked to hear from interested
residents in attendance.
Alejandra Johnson-Thomas Ms. Johnson-Thomas is thrilled with the educational standards at Miami
Shores Elementary and wanted to know what the compact would accomplish.
Judy Bachay Ms. Bachay believes that the idea of a compact is a much needed next step.
Brad Liff Mr. Liff thought it a wonderful idea and one step among many. He believes
that there are a number of things that can be done without involving the County.
Sue Edmiston Ms. Edmiston supports exploring the possibility of a compact, believing that
it is great opportunity which can benefit the community.
Charles Walters Mr. Walters is excited to hear about forming a compact and the perception of
better communications. He spoke of the number of small children that will be entering the school system in the
coming years.
Nadine Davey-Rogers Ms. Davey-Rogers is pleased to hear about the range of options. Based on
her profession, she suggested asking the question, “What are we solving for?”
Sean Brady Mr. Brady thanked the Mayor for bringing the subject up and believes that
there are great grant opportunities that may be available to the School.
Kenasha Paul Ms. Paul, of the Dade County Schools, clarified the purpose of a compact.
Meagan Grimbert Ms. Grimbert is looking forward to going ahead with a compact.
Deidra Dunham Ms. Dunham suggested that the Council may not really know Miami Shores
Elementary School and suggested that slow steps be taken regarding a compact.
Steven Mumby Mr. Mumby suggested that the Council get a better understanding of what
the needs are.
Seeing no additional individuals wishing to speak, Mayor Burch closed public comment.
Individual Council Members offered their thoughts and opinions on the concept of an education compact. At
the conclusion of the discussion, Mayor Burch asked whether or not the Council is willing to move forward
with an education compact. After an initial motion was made and then withdrawn to allow for clarification,
Vice Mayor Zelkowitz made a motion to move forward with an education compact by forming a committee
comprised of seven residents; one member to be selected by each Council Member and two at-large members
who shall be the PTSA President and the Miami Shores Education Alliance President; such committee to
include the Village Manager or his designee and a staff member as non-voting members of the committee; to
meet on a monthly basis, subject to the availability of Miami-Dade County School representatives, for up to 12
months and report back to the Council with recommendations. The committee meetings will be open to the
public, with reasonable notice provided and minutes taken as required by State Statute. Councilwoman Holly
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Ms. Estep suggested that due to the
absence of Councilwoman Ledesma, the appointments be made during the February 1st Council Meeting.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENT
None offered.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Herta Holly Councilwoman Holly stated that it has been a wonderful beginning to 2016 and
wished everyone a happy and prosperous new year, stating that there are lots of new projects coming up.
MacAdam Glinn Councilman Glinn echoed Councilwoman Holly’s comments and spoke of the
upcoming meeting regarding the new community center project.
Steven Zelkowitz Vice Mayor Zelkowitz also wished everyone a happy new year and reiterated the
importance of the community center project meeting.
Alice Burch Mayor Burch thanked the staff for their work on the selection committee meetings
and the Recreation, Police and Public Works Departments for their efforts on the special events and throughout
the holidays.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The January 5, 2016 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
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Alice Burch, Mayor
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Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk