09-12-1995 Special MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 1995
A special meeting of the Village Council was held on Thursday, September 12, 1995,
commencing at 9:45 P.M. with the following members present:
PRESENT:
Mayor Imburgia
Cesar Sastre
Michael Boyle
William Heffernan
Mary Ross Agosta
ALSO PRESENT: Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.
William Fann
Barbara Fugazzi
Mr. Sastre moved to place the Village Attorney Selection item on this agenda as item number 1,
as an emergency item. Mr. Heffernan seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Mayor Imburgia Yes
Cesar Sastre Yes
William Heffernan Yes
Mary Ross Agosta Yes
Michael Boyle No
Mr. Couz7o asked the Council's intention regarding narrowing the field of attorneys. Mr.
Heffernan stated that the field should be narrowed from six (6) to three (3). Mr. Sastre outlined
the lengthy process which had been undertaken regarding selecting a new Village Attorney. Mr.
Heffernan spoke about the broad spectrum of qualifications of the attorneys. A paper ballot was
distributed and the Council was asked to vote for three. The vote was as follows:
Mayor Imburgia
Cesar Sastre
Michael Boyle
William Heffernan
Mary Ross Agosta
Mark Ulmer, Richard Doody, John Milledge
Mark Ulmer, Richard Doody, Weiss/Serota & Helfinan
Mark Ulmer, Richard Doody, Weiss/Serota & Helfman
Mark Ulmer, Richard Doody, Weiss/Serota & Helfinan
Mark Ulmer, Gene Steinfeld, Weiss/Serota & Helfinan
It is the intention of the Council to have the Village Attorney selection on the October 3, 1995
Council Meeting Agenda.
A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE
CONTRACT WITH PEACOCK, COURTNEY TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS, BID SPECIFICATIONS AND BIDDING PROCESS REGARDING
THE 9990 N.E. SECOND AVENUE BUILDING AND TO APPROPRIATE
FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF SAME.
Mr. Heffernan stated that there was not a contract included in the material back-up. Mr. Coi»7o
stated that he was looking for authorization to execute a contract as amended with current figures
as provided by Peacock, Courtney Architects. The contract will carry the project through to the
"permittable" stage, including pre -qualifying bidding contractors.
Mr. Heffernan moved to approve the contract with Peacock, Courtney and authorize the Village
Manager to complete the contract to include construction documents, bid specifications and the
bidding process regarding the 9990 N.E. Second Avenue Building. Mrs. Ross Agosta second
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Mr. Heffernan moved to appropriate forfeiture funds to fund the contract with Peacock, Courtney
not to exceed $60,000. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Mr. Couz7o asked whether discussion should take place at this time regarding the financing of
the building. Mr. Heffernan stated that with the Village's surplus funds, financing of the project
should not be a problem for bidding contractors.
B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR USE OF COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
Items which should be covered in the proposed letter were discussed, including an extension to
the October 1, 1995 deadline, waiting times at the County facility, technical language, etc. Mr.
Heffernan moved to adopt a resolution to send a letter to the County Commissioners, Dade
League of Cities and Dade County Municipalities with a copy to the County Manager regarding
the proposed interlocal agreement. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor.
The Special Meeting of the Village Council was adjourned at 10:20 .M.
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Barbara A. Fugazzi, Village`Clerk
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