11-22-1993 Special MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 22, 1993
The Special Council meeting of the Miami Shores Village
Council was held on November 22, 1993, at the Miami Shores
Village Hall commencing at 4:36 p.m. with the following
members present:
Present:
Mayor Heffernan
Richard Fernandez
Michael Boyle
Steven J. Johnson
Also present: Michael R. Couzzo Jr.
Scott W. Davis
Absent: Robert Cook
ITEM *1 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING VILLAGE
SUPPORT OF A TECHNOLOGY GRANT FOR MIAMI SHORES ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL. Mr. Fernandez Introduced the item and asked Ms. Della
Zaher and Ms. Linda Jacobs from Miami Shores Elementary to make
a presentation regarding the aforementioned grant. Ms. Zaher
reviewed the requirements for the grant and stated that It Is
In the amount of $115,000 for the first year and that the grant
Is for years 1994, 95 and 96. She also stated that the school
Is In the finals for a Retro Fit Grant in the amount of
$250,000 to wire the school for advanced technology. Ms.
Jacobs stated that the grant being discussed at this meeting
would be used to create a Learning Arcade Resource Center
(LARC). It would entail installing computers in each
classroom. She stated that this would not be a magnet program
that it would be Just for "our" students. Mayor Heffernan
asked if a financial commitment from the Village Is contingent
on the school receiving the grant. Ms. Zaher replied yes. Ms.
Jacobs In response to a question from Council replied that the
grant would be for hardware, software and training for a total
of $115,000. Mr. Boyle asked how does the grant committee
define community commitment. Ms. Jacobs stated things like
Dade Partners and the PTA. She also stated that the software
would be available for parents to check out of the school
library. Mr. Boyle asked If residents could also check out
software. Ms. Jacobs and Ms. Zaher both replied yes. Mr.
Johnson stated that every grant that he has seen requires
community commitment. Mr. Fernandez stated that the return on
dollar Is direct not indirect and that the funds that will be
dispersed by the Village will be multiplied. He stated that
85% of the children at Miami Shores Elementary are Shores
residents and this grant will allow the school to be on the
cutting edge of technology and the school will be a draw for
Miami Shores residents. Mr. Boyle asked why the need for a
Special Council meeting. Ms. Zaher replied that the grant
committee moved up the date that the grant forms are due. Mr.
Fernandez moved that the Village of Miami Shores declare Its
support of the efforts of Miami Shores Elementary School to
obtain a technology grant from lottery funds and should the
grant be awarded, Miami Shores Village pledge $2,500 as an
additional grant. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Boyle
stated that he was concerned that no member of the public is
present and that the Council Is voting on the appropriation of
Village funds. The vote was unanimous In favor and the motion
carried. Mr. Couzzo asked If the Council Is directing the
administration to make the pledge automatically If the school
is successful In obtaining the grant. Mr. Boyle stated that he
would like to know if it happened. Mr. Couzzo stated that he
would bring it back to the Council's attention. The consensus
of Council was to keep the Council Informed when the funds are
appropriated.
ITEM *2 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
William
Mayor
By:
Scott W. Davis
Village Clerk
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