2017-06-20 Council Meeting Minutes1
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
10050 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33138
Meeting Minutes
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017 6:30 PM VILLAGE CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Glinn called to order at 6:30 PM.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
Present (4): Mayor MacAdam Glinn
Vice Mayor Sean Brady
Councilman Jonathan Meltz
Councilman Steven Zelkowitz
Councilwoman Alice Burch was absent.
Also Present: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Marta Martinez spoke about Barbara Estep’s tenure with the Village and, on behalf of Miami-Dade County
Commissioner Audrey Edmonson, a congratulatory certificate for her dedicated service to the Miami
Shores community was accepted by Ms. Rodriguez on Ms. Estep’s behalf.
Hunt Davis advocated for the Council to uphold the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation as it
relates to Item 7B (Gas station operation) and further spoke in opposition to Item 7G (Shipwreck Cove
non-resident pass fee).
Al Crespo spoke about the residency requirement of the Councilmembers and further spoke in favor of
auditing the financial records of the Country Club.
Village Manager Tom Benton
Village Attorney Richard Sarafan
Village Clerk Ysabely Rodriguez
Mayor MacAdam Glinn
Vice Mayor Sean Brady
Councilwoman Alice Burch
Councilman Jonathan Meltz
Councilman Steven Zelkowitz
David Seguera (sp?) spoke about the non-resident pass fee for Shipwreck Cove and the financial
implications for the Village.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Madam Clerk Rodriguez read the introductory statement and caption of each consent item into the record.
Councilman Zelkowitz requested Item 6D be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
A motion was moved by Councilman Zelkowitz and seconded by Councilman Meltz to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 6, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Passed on Consent.
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL CREATING BUDGET
AMENDMENT #4 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 OPERATING BUDGETS;
APPROPRIATING $68,000 FROM THE STORMWATER FUND BALANCE FOR THE
WATER RETENTION WALL (STAFF: FINANCE DIRECTOR)
Passed on Consent.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL CREATING BUDGET
AMENDMENT #5 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 OPERATING BUDGETS;
APPROPRIATING $65,810 FROM THE FLEET MAINTENANCE FUND BALANCE FOR 2
FORD INTERCEPTOR POLICE UNIT SUV’S AND OUTFITTING OF THESE VEHICLES
(STAFF: FINANCE DIRECTOR)
Passed on Consent.
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL CREATING BUDGET
AMENDMENT #6 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 OPERATING BUDGETS;
APPROPRIATING $519,754 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND A $486,754
INCREASE IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE HOUSE
AT 9301 NE 2ND AVENUE (STAFF: FINANCE DIRECTOR)
A motion was moved by Mayor Glinn and seconded by Councilman Meltz to approve Item 6D. The motion
carried a 3/1 voice vote. Councilman Zelkowitz voted in opposition.
7. VILLAGE BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION & ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2016 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING IN SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (STAFF: FINANCE
DIRECTOR)
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Enrique Llerena, Alberni, Caballero, Fierman, LLP. auditor, delivered a presentation on the 2016
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
A motion was moved by Councilman Zelkowitz and seconded by Mayor Glinn to accept the 2016 CAFR
as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ALLOWING GAS STATION-
CONVENIENCE STORE (STAFF: PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR)
Councilman Zelkowitz recused himself from the item. Please see exhibit 1 to view Form 8B, Memorandum
of Voting Conflict.
Planning and Zoning Director Dacquisto provided a brief overview of the item, thereby disclosing the
Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation to deny the tenant’s request.
There was consensus from the Village Council to uphold the Planning and Zoning Board’s
recommendation.
Mr. Dacquisto clarified there were two public hearings on this item.
Discussion on this item ensued and no action was taken.
C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LEASING OUT THE CATHOLIC
CHARITIES BUILDING (SPONSORED BY: MAYOR MACADAM GLINN)
Mayor Glinn made opening remarks and proposed renting the Catholic Charities Building in an effort t o
revitalize the downtown area.
Mayor Glinn advocated for a private market concept competitive proposal process to be inclusive of the
following criteria: floorplan-focused, qualifications of the operator, letters of interest, and on a second tier:
the vendor’s facility investment amount and the percentage of revenue to be generated and shared with
the Village Council.
Responding to Councilman Zelkowitz’s inquiry, Mr. Sarafan clarified the market concept may be opened
to the competitive proposal process and the selected proposer would be subject to a lease agreement.
Mr. Sarafan noted he would need to research whether or not there would be any potential for County
taxation if the facility is utilized for business retail purposes.
Mr. Benton clarified the Catholic Charities facility has been zoned for community use.
Councilman Meltz recommended a shared space restaurant concept to be included in the competitive
proposal process.
Prior to initiating a Request for Proposals, Mayor Glinn recommended a Request for Letters of Interest.
A motion was moved by Mayor Glinn and seconded by Councilman Meltz to authorize the Village
Manager Benton to initiate a Request for Letters of Interest process and to engage the development
community’s recommendations and interest with respect to the best use for the Catholic Charities facility
in an open house forum. The motion passed unanimously.
D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LEASING OUT THE AQUATIC
CENTERS SNACK SHACK (SPONSORED BY: MAYOR MACADAM GLINN)
Mayor Glinn made opening remarks and advocated for the facility to be leased to outside vendors during
the hours of operation of the Aquatic Center Snack Shack.
As an additional means of generating revenue, Mayor Glinn also proposed reopening the facility after
Shipwreck Cove hours of operation to provide restaurant service by the vendor. He further advocated for
the following criteria to be included in the competitive solicitation process: qualification, amount of rent
and investment into the facility, as well as renderings of the facility.
Interim Recreation Director Dorney recommended hosting an open house event at the facility for potential
proposers to visit and ask questions.
A motion was moved by Mayor Glinn and seconded by Vice Mayor Brady to authorize the Village
Manager to initiate a Request for Proposal process to lease the Aquatic Center Snack Shack with the
idea that food will be served during operations hours and weekend food service and would include open
house where potential bidders can review the site and ask questions. The lease should be no less than
$10,000 in revenue. The motion passed unanimously.
E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VILLAGE BOARDS REPORTS
(SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN JONATHAN MELTZ)
Councilman Meltz made opening remarks and advocated for each Board to provide an annual report to
update the Village Council and the public.
A motion was moved by Councilman Meltz and seconded by Vice Mayor Brady to authorize the Village
Clerk to establish a schedule for each board to present an annual report to the Council. The motion
passed unanimously.
F. DOWNTOWN SEWER PROJECT UPDATE (SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN JONATHAN
MELTZ)
Mr. Benton provided an update on the project, thereby indicating all business owners who would like t o
hook up to the sewer are welcomed to do so.
G. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ESTABLISHING A NON-RESIDENT
PASS FEE FOR SHIPWRECK COVE (VILLAGE MANAGER)
Village Manager Benton provided an overview of the item, thereby advocating for a $50 non-resident
pass fee be implemented throughout the summer on a trial basis.
Village Attorney advised that a maximum number of non-residents should be established.
Ms. Dorney provided insight into other municipalities that have an aquatic facility and further suggested
the Village cap the number of passes that are issued and for it to be seasonal and revocable.
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Village Manager clarified the Shipwreck Cove deficit is approximately $300,000 due to capital
improvements.
A motion was moved by Councilman Meltz and seconded by Councilman Zelkowitz to table the item to
the next meeting and for staff to engage the community’s feedback on the matter. The motion passed
unanimously.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Madam Clerk Estep read the announcements into the record.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Meltz suggested to the residents who are in favor of renovating the community center to initiate
a petition process.
Councilman Zelkowitz spoke about his place of residence.
Mayor Glinn echoed Councilman Meltz’s sentiments with respect to the community center and stated those in
favor should organize grassroots efforts to engage the community.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M.
APPROVED: JULY 18, 2017
Ysabely Rodriguez, CMC
Village Clerk