2023-04-18 Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 18, 2023 6:30 PM MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY
CLUB
1. CALL TO ORDER –
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM.
2. ROLL CALL –
PRESENT:
Councilmember Alice Burch
Councilmember Wesley Castellanos
Councilmember Timothy Crutchfield
Vice Mayor Daniel Marinberg
Mayor Sandra Harris
ALSO PRESENT:
Village Attorney Sarah Johnston
Village Attorney Chanae Wood
Village Manager Esmond Scott
Village Clerk Ysabely Rodriguez
Councilmember-elect George Burch
Councilmember-elect Jesse Valinsky
Councilmember-elect Jerome Charles
3. PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS- Miami Shores Police Honor Guard
4. MOMENT OF SILENCE / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Samarah Williams, Doctors Charter
School Student
5. RETIRE THE COLORS - Miami Shores Police Honor Guard
6. WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS – Mayor Sandra Harris
Mayor Harris offered opening remarks to those in the audience and thanked everyone who supported
her throughout her mayoral tenure.
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7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - Village Clerk
7.A. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 4, 2023 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
Vice Mayor Marinberg moved approval of the April 4, 2023 Village Council Meeting Minutes and
Councilmember Burch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
8. RESOLUTION(S) - Village Clerk
8.A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 18, 2023,
AS CERTIFIED BY THE CANVASSING BOARD AND ATTACHED
HERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Rodriguez read the resolution into the record.
Vice Mayor Marinberg moved to approve the Resolution declaring the results of the April 11, 2023
Council Election. Councilmember Burch seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
9. PRESENTATIONS TO: - Councilmember Burch, Councilmember Castellanos, Councilmember
Crutchfield, Vice Mayor Marinberg, & Mayor Harris
Ms. Rodriguez and Mayor Harris presented appreciation awards to the members of the Village Council,
expressing gratitude for their service to the community. Vice Mayor Marinberg presented the
appreciation award to Mayor Harris.
10. INSTALLATION OF THE NEW VILLAGE COUNCIL - Honorable William L. Thomas
Honorable William L. Thomas administered the oath of office, officially installing George Burch, Jesse
Valinsky, and Jerome Charles, as newly elected members of the Village Council.
11. ROLL CALL –
Councilmember Harris requested that the Village Clerk call the roll to reflect the 2023-2025 Village
Council.
PRESENT:
Councilmember-elect George Burch
Councilmember-elect Jerome Charles
Councilmember-elect Jesse Valinsky
Councilmember Sandra Harris
Councilmember Daniel Marinberg
ALSO PRESENT:
Village Attorney Sarah Johnston
Village Attorney Chanae Wood
Village Manager Esmond Scott
Village Clerk Ysabely Rodriguez
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12. ELECTION OF MAYOR & VICE MAYOR -
Councilmember Marinberg moved to appoint George Burch as Mayor and Vice Mayor Valinsky
seconded the motion, which carried a 5-0 voice vote.
Councilmember Harris moved to appoint Jesse Valinsky as Vice Mayor and Councilmember Marinberg
seconded the motion, which carried a 5-0 voice vote.
13. MAYOR'S REMARKS - Newly Appointed Mayor
Mayor Burch offered remarks to those in attendance, his supporters, and well-wishers. He further spoke
about future Village Council agenda items.
14. VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS
Newly elected Council Members: Vice Mayor Valinsky, Mayor Burch, and Councilmember Jerome
Charles offered remarks to those in attendance, their supporters, and well-wishers.
Councilmember Harris congratulated the newly elected officials.
Councilmember Marinberg spoke about the Comprehensive Plan, and stated he looks forward to
working with the new Council.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Village Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM.