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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Council was held on Wednesday, October 6, 1999
at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 PM with the following members present:
PRESENT:
Mayor Ulmer
Bob Blum
Al Davis
Steve Loffredo
Mary Ross Agosta
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
CONSIDERATIONS
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES AND THE SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 BUDGET PUBLIC
HEARING MEETING MINUTES.
B. APPROVAL TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF A TRASH TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,056 FROM
PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
C. RATIFICATION OF THE FPE UNION CONTRACT.
D. APPROVAL OF COUNTRY CLUB LETTER OF INTENT CONCERNING
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW AQUATIC CENTER.
The Clerk read the items under the Consent Agenda, indicating that Item 1C would being
withdrawn from the Agenda and tabled to a later date. Mr. Loffredo requested that Items 1B and
1D, be considered separately from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Davis moved to approve the
Minutes as submitted. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
1B. Mr. Benton offered background information, indicating that funds were allocated within
the capital budget and that Palmetto Ford Truck had extended the original bid price of
$56,056 which was the price for the previous two trash trucks purchased during last fiscal
year. Ms. Agosta moved to waive the bid procedure and approve the purchase of the
additional trash truck. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor.
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1D. Mr. Sarafan outlined the items which were negotiated with the Country Club, including
reciprocal overflow and regular parking issues, the curb cut onto Biscayne Boulevard, the
demolition of the old pool, and drainage issues. Mr. Loffredo confirmed with Mr. Sarafan
that the Village will pay for the demolition of the old pool but the Country Club will pay
for repaving the area and all but $10,000 in landscaping charges regarding the replanting
of the existing pool site. Mr. Loffredo also thanked Mr. Benton, Mr. Sarafan and PCM
for their handling of the negotiations. Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the letter of intent.
Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
2. VILLAGE CLERK Barbara Fugazzi
A. APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD
There was no one was present at the Meeting that was seeking appointment to the Board. As
there were five vacancies on the Board and five applicants, Mr. Davis moved to appoint Ken
Harris, Linda Mennes, Angie Niehoff, Herb Spahn, Jr., and Ernest Upthegrove to the Board. Mr.
Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
B. APPOINTMENTS TO THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
After conferring with the Village Attorney, Mr. Davis declared that he had a conflict, as he is
related to one of the applicants to the Recreation Advisory Board and the voting/balloting
procedure was discussed. The Clerk indicated that there are three (3) vacancies. Applying
individuals are as follows:
Page Davis
Joe Frechette
Bob Hannau
Annette Hurst
Greg Ullman
Edd Waller
Kim Yerkes
Misters Joe Frechette, Bob Hannau, Greg Ullman, and Edd Waller were present and spoke on
their own behalf. Paper ballots were completed and provided to the Clerk to read into the record.
The results of the vote were as follows:
Mayor Ulmer
Bob Blum
Mary Ross Agosta
Steve Loffredo
B. Hannau, E. Waller, K. Yerkes
J. Frechette, B. Hannau, K. Yerkes
B. Hannau, E. Waller, K. Yerkes
J. Frechette, E. Waller, K. Yerkes
Bob Hannau, Edd Waller and Kim Yerkes were appointed to the Recreation Advisory Board.
C. APPOINTMENTS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD.
The Clerk stated that there are four (4) vacancies on the Code Enforcement Board. Those
applying for the appointment are as follows:
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Rod Buenconsejo
Les Forney
John Patnik
Manny Quiroga
Cesar Sastre
Greg Ullman
Ed Waller
Misters Rod Buenconsejo, Les Forney, John Patnik, Manny Quiroga, Gregg Ullman were present
and spoke on their own behalf. Mr. Edd Waller withdrew his name from consideration. Paper
ballots were completed with the following results:
Mayor Ulmer
Bob Blum
Al Davis
Mary Ross Agosta
Steve Loffredo
R. Buenconsejo, L. Forney, M. Quiroga, C. Sastre
R. Buenconsejo, J. Patnik, M. Quiroga, C. Sastre
L. Forney, J. Patnik, M. Quiroga, C. Sastre
R. Buenconsejo, L. Forney, J. Patnik, G. Ullman
R. Buenconsejo, J. Patnik, M. Quiroga, C. Sastre
Misters Buenconsejo, Patnik, Quiroga and Sastre were appointed to the Board.
D. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD.
The Clerk indicated that there were four (4) vacancies. The following individuals were applying
for the appointment:
Denis Arden
Warren Bittner
Kimberly Logan -Hynes
John Robinson
William Tenney
Maria Temkin
Greg Ullman
Misters Arden, Bittner, Robinson, Tenney and Ullman, as well as Ms. Logan -Hynes and Ms.
Temkin were present and spoke on their own behalf. Paper ballots were completed with the
following results:
Mayor Ulmer
Bob Blum
Al Davis
Mary Ross Agosta
Steve Loffredo
D. Arden, W. Tenney, M. Temkin, G. Ullman
D. Arden, W. Bittner, W. Tenney, M. Temkin
D. Arden, W. Bittner, W. Tenney, M. Temkin
D. Arden, W. Bittner, K. Logan -Hynes, M. Temkin
W. Bittner, K. Logan -Hynes, W. Tenney, M. Temkin
Misters Arden, Bittner, and Tenney, and Ms. Temkin were appointed to the Historic Preservation
Board.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
• No one present wished to offer any public comments.
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5. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo thanked those applicants for their interest in serving the
community.
Bob Blum Mr. Blum spoke about the activities of National Night Out and the recent
Miami Herald article which focused on Miami Shores.
Mary Ross Agosta Ms. Agosta reminded residents that October is Breast Cancer Awareness
Month and also spoke of National Night Out.
Al Davis Mr. Davis announced that he is a new grandfather, thanked the Board and
Committee applicants, and the Mayor's Ball.
Mayor Ulmer Mayor Ulmer also thanked the applicants and spoke of the purpose of the
Mayor's Ball.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The October 6, 1999 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC
Village Clerk
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Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor