2020-01-07 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
JANUARY 7, 2020 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1)CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wagar called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM.
2)MOMENT OF SILENCE / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3)ROLL CALL
PRESENT: (5)
Sean Brady, Councilman
Stephen Loffredo, Councilman
Jonathan Meltz, Councilman
Alice Burch, Vice Mayor
Crystal Wagar, Mayor
ALSO PRESENT:
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
4)PRESENTATIONS
4.A JANUARY HOUSE OF THE MONTH CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR.
WOLLOWICK (1255 NE 99 STREET).
Mayor Wagar, on behalf of the Village Council, presented Mr. Wollowick with the House of the Month
Certificate of Recognition.
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5)PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Benton spoke about the Saving Butterflies 101 Program, which helps galvanize support from
neighbors to create a safer, stronger, healthier, more beautiful, resilient and sustainable
community.
6)APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
6.A APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 3, 2019 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Councilman Loffredo moved to approve the December 3, 2019 Village Council Meeting Minutes and
Vice Mayor Burch seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
7)ORDINANCE(S) ON FIRST READING
7.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING A SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE; DESCRIBING ITS
COMPOSITION, AND STATING GOALS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (SPONSORED BY: MAYOR CRYSTAL WAGAR).
The Village Clerk read the caption of the ordinance into the record.
Mayor Wagar asked Councilmembers to offer their respective comments regarding the formation of
seven-member body, and she further proposed amending the language on Page 2, Section
3 to reflect “reasonable” in lieu of “affordable."
Responding to Councilman Brady's recommendation to insert language citing the Village’s Vulnerability
Study, Mr. Sarafan proposed including "in light of the Village's vulnerability study" at the end of Page 2,
Section 3.
Mr. Loffredo raised concerns regarding the exclusion of the Village residency requirement.
Vice Mayor Burch submitted written recommendations regarding the proposed ordinance for Council
consideration.
By way of consensus, the Village Council agreed to incorporate the recommendations proffered by
Mayor Wagar, Councilman Brady, and the written recommendations offered by Vice Mayor Burch, as
shown in Exhibit A of the Minutes.
Councilman Brady moved the approval of the ordinance on first reading as amended and Vice Mayor
Burch seconded the motion, which carried a 5-0 voice vote.
8)ORDINANCE(S) ON SECOND READING- PUBLIC HEARING- NONE
9)RESOLUTION(S)
9.A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
CREATING BUDGET AMENDMENT #4 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 OPERATING
BUDGETS; TRANSFERRING $99,818 FROM THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL CONTINGENCY
ACCOUNT IN THE GENERAL FUND TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENT PAYROLL ACCOUNTS
(STAFF: FINANCE DIRECTOR).
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Ms. Rodriguez read the title of the resolution into the record.
Mr. Benton introduced the item, indicating its housekeeping nature relative to the ratification of the cost-
of-living-adjustment for Fraternal Order of Police members.
Councilman Brady moved to approve the resolution and Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion,
which carried a 5-0 voice vote.
9.B A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
CREATING BUDGET AMENDMENT #5 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 OPERATING
BUDGETS; TRANSFERRING $25,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUND FOR THE POOL RESURFACING (STAFF:FINANCE DIRECTOR).
***PLEASE NOTE ITEM 9B WILL BE HEARD AFTER ITEM 10A***
Ms. Rodriguez read the title of the resolution into the record.
Mr. Benton offered brief comments regarding the item’s nexus to Item 10A.
Councilman Brady moved to approve the resolution and Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion,
which carried a 5-0 voice vote.
10)DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
10.A AWARD OF THE 2019-11-01 INVITATION TO BID FOR THE COMPETITION POOL
RESURFACING AT THE AQUATIC FACILITY TO NATIONAL POOL DESIGN AND
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS.
(SPONSORED BY: VILLAGE MANAGER).
Mr. Benton introduced the item, stating the condition of the pool, the competitive solicitation process,
and explaining the budgetary deficit addressed under Item 9B.
Responding to Mayor Wagar's inquiry, Recreation Director Angela Dorney indicated the estimated start
time is next week and the repair should be completed four weeks from commencement.
Councilman Loffredo moved to approve the award of bid for the Competition Pool Resurfacing at the
Aquatic Facility to National Pool Design, as per the Village Manager's recommendation, and Vice
Mayor Burch seconded the motion, which carried a 5-0 voice vote.
No further action was taken.
11) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Village Clerk read the announcements.
Mr. Sarafan, through the Chair, digressed from the order of business to inform the Village Council of the
settlement agreement letter concerning ICUC Holdings and the Village. Mr. Sarafan informed
the Council of the opposing counsel's presence in the room and explained the proposed sale of
the parcel is scheduled on December 27. As such, he asked Council members to share
their respective recommendation regarding the matter.
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12)VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Loffredo Councilman Loffredo wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilman Brady Councilman Brady wished his son a Happy Birthday.
Vice Mayor Burch Vice Mayor Burch invited everyone to attend the Farmers Market.
Councilman Meltz Councilman Meltz did not have comments.
Mayor Wagar Mayor Wagar spoke about the strong police presence during the holidays.
13)ADJOURNMENT
There being no further before the Village Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.