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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The regularly scheduled Council Meeting of January 4, 2000, was held at the Village Hall
commencing at 7:30 PM with the following members present:
PRESENT:
Mayor Mark Ulmer
Bob Blum
Al Davis
Steve Loffredo
Mary Ross Agosta
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Fugarzi, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Ulmer recognized two interns from County Commission Chair Gwen Margolis' office,
who were present in the audience. Mayor Ulmer announced the winners of the Holiday Lighting
Contest, none of whom were present to receive their Certificates.
CONSIDERATIONS
1. MINUTES
A) APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 7, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the December 7, 1999 Council Meeting Minutes. Ms. Agosta
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
2. VILLAGE COUNCIL
A) RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM THE CITIZEN'S ADVISORY TASK FORCE ON REDEVELOPMENT.
Mayor Mark Ulmer
Mayor Ulmer offered a brief introductory statement, remarking on the history of the charrette
plan and the subsequent forming of the Citizen Advisory Task Force. Mayor Ulmer thanked all of
the Task Force members and Rich Freeman, the Village's Community Development/Code
Enforcement Director for chairing the Task Force and its meetings. Mr. Freeman presented to the
CounciL an outline of the process the Task Force used in evaluating the various design elements
and the recommendations and priorities they attached to the different elements. Clarification on
priority numbers was received, with Mr. Freeman indicating that #1 is the highest priority and #11
is the lowest priority. Mayor Ulmer inquired of Mr. Sarafan if the Task Force needed to be
• formally disbanded. Mr. Sarafan stated that by acknowledging receipt of the report, the Task
Force was effectively abolished.
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Council members thanked the members of the Task Force and Mr. Freeman. Individual Council
members expressed their opinions on certain design elements and discussion centered upon the
next step the Council should take regarding the resulting recommendations. Mr. Benton indicated
that the Village Administration has begun to address some of the issues that were contained in the
design plan, i.e. additional green -spaces, traffic calming, redevelopment of N.E. rd Avenue.
Following further discussions, it was the consensus of the Council to plan an initial 2 hour
workshop meeting and that the Clerk should coordinate the scheduling. Mayor Ulmer offered a
brief closing statement and then opened the floor for public comment on this issue.
Javier Reynaldos
T.F. Chambers
Alice Burch
Mr. Reyrjldos spoke of his experience on the Task Force and his thoughts
on the N.E. rd Avenue roadway situation.
Mr. Chambers spoke about the annexation of the K -Mart corner.
Ms. Burch spoke about traffic calming and annexation.
Mr. Benton and Mr. Sarafan provided status reports on the K -Mart annexation and traffic calming
report due from the Planning & Zoning Board.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A LIMITED
PROPOSAL FOR A WROUGHT IRON FENCE ON THE NORTHERN AND
EASTERN SIDE OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD.
Councilman Steve Loffredo
Mr. Loffredo outlined his proposal, offering background information regarding the item. He
indicated that he would like to plan for a wrought iron fence, similar to the one surrounding the
Country Club, erected on the inside of the foliage on Biscayne Boulevard, from approximately
10025 Biscayne Blvd., north to 104th Street. He stated that perhaps the funds could be included
in next year's budget. Mayor Ulmer asked if Mr. Loffredo wanted to make a motion on the item.
Mr. Loffredo responded that he wanted to hear from the individual Council members. If there is
not support for the fence, he will withdraw the item.
Council members spoke about their concems with erecting various types of fencing along that
stretch of Biscayne Boulevard. Council discussion centered upon whether there is a real need for
fencing (crime statistics), why the proposal did not encompass areas south of 100th Street, where
the funding would come from, DOT's plan to add curb & gutter to the roadway, and the desire to
have the Planning & Zoning Board review the issue. Following input from all members of the
Council and Mr. Sarafan, it was the consensus of the Council to have the Administration gather
any crime statistics and to make recommendations.
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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• The Clerk read the announcements.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Williamson Mr. Williamson spoke about the proposed fence on Biscayne Boulevard.
Madison Carter Mr. Carter asked the Council to consider extending the O'Dell section wall
so that it covers from 91' Street to 95" Street.
Barry Perl Mr. Perl spoke about walls and fences and the need for a coordinated
review.
Alice Burch Ms. Burch spoke about other municipality's steps to fence along high-
speed corridors and that it is time for the Village to do the same.
Leon Newman Mr. Newman spoke of the number of open garage doors at the properties
east of Biscayne Boulevard where he patrols as part of the Crime Watch
program.
Deborah Carter Ms. Carter spoke about the O'Dell section wall project.
• Michael Cudlipp Mr. Cudlipp spoke about the new aquatic center and requested that an item
be placed on the next agenda regarding the 104th Street residents wanting a
sound barrier.
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5. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mary Ross Agosta Ms. Agosta wished everyone a happy new year and expressed her
condolences to the Abdella family.
Steve Loffredo
Mr. Loffredo also expressed his condolences. He thanked the Council for
hearing the item he sponsored and about the O'Dell wall. He stated that
the meeting represents a new beginning and to be positive, work together
and solve problems.
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Al Davis Ditto
Bob Blum Mr. Blum spoke of the Y2K bug and related a story about Ed Abdella.
Mayor Ulmer Mayor Ulmer also spoke of the Y2K bug, wished everyone a happy new
year and spoke about all of the activities which took place through the
holidays. Mayor Ulmer invited everyone to the upcoming Unity Day
Picnic.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
The January 4, 2000 Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor
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Barbara A. Fugaz7i, CMC
Village Clerk
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