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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday,
April 18, 2000, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 PM with the following members present:
PRESENT:
Mayor Ulmer
Bob Blum
Al Davis
Steve Loffredo
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
ABSENT: Mary Ross Agosta
PRESENTATION
• The scheduled presentation by Florida Department of Transportation Representative, Danny
Iglesias, did not take place. The presentation will be rescheduled when appropriate.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Loffredo indicated that he had a correction to the Minutes and questions regarding the
proposed Resolution. Therefore, each item of the Consent Agenda was voted upon separately.
A) APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 4, 2000 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
Mr. Loffredo requested the following amendment to the Minutes, Page 3, Paragraph 3 to read:
Council discussion centered ... businesses along that corridor. Mr. Loffredo repeatedly
expressed his alarm at the existence of a 20 foot median and the consequent
encroachment on the surrounding homes and businesses of 10 feet on each side.
Mr. Loffredo then moved approval of the amended Minutes. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor.
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B) REQUEST APPROVAL FOR FORFEITURE FUND EXPENDITURE S IN THE
AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO INFORMED FAMILIES OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY.
Mr. Davis moved approval of the requested expenditure from the Forfeiture Fund Account. Mr.
Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
C) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL CREATING
BUDGET AMENDMENT #4 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, RECLASSIFYING DEPARTMENTAL
BUDGETARY ALLOCATIONS FOR COST -CENTER ACCOUNTING
PURPOSES AND APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE TRANSFERS
ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
In response to a request by Mr. Loffredo to clarify the increase in the insurance account, Mr.
Malatak reported that the funds had previously been appropriated and were held in reserve. He
further stated that the transfer would not negatively effect the Village's Fund Balance balance.
Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt the Resolution creating budget amendment #4. Mr. Davis
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Fugazzi
A) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ZONING ORDINANCE, NO. 270, SECTION 300, CLASSES
OF DISTRICTS, SECTION 301, ZONING MAP, AND SECTION 400,
SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS, CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY 22.98 ACRES LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF N.W. 112Th TERRACE AND N.W. 2ND AVENUE,
FROM S-2, SPECIAL USE - DOG TRACK, TO S-1, SPECIAL USE -
COLLEGE, REPEALING ANY AND ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES,
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The Clerk read the Caption of the Ordinance and stated that Statutory notice requirements had
been met. Mr. Sarafan swore in individuals expected to offer testimony on the rezoning matter.
Attorney Cliff Shulman, representing the applicant, Barry University was in attendance. He
introduced various other individuals who were present on behalf of the University. Mr. Shulman
stated that it was the intent of the applicant to cohesively develop the property as a whole, and
that a copy of the signed Declaration in lieu of unity of title, as well as a signed copy of the
PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement had been submitted to Mr. Sarafan. Mr Shulman
stated that the original documents would be provided to Mr. Sarafan at the conclusion of the
hearing and requested that the Council adopt the Ordinance on second reading. Mr. Sarafan
clarified with Mr. Shulman that to the extend otherwise permitted by law, the applicant would
have no problem with the Village's ability to rely on the revenue stream under the PILOT
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agreement for purposes of repayment of bonded indebtedness. Mr. Shulman stated that there
were no objections to the Village's reliance upon this specific revenue stream. Mr. Loffredo
confirmed that the Declaration in lieu of unit of title would be recorded with the County. Mr.
Sarafan outlined the need for an additional motion to be voted upon with respect to the
Declaration and PILOT agreement. Mr. Shulman requested, and the Council agreed, that
recording of the documents would be held in escrow until such time as the 30 day appeal time
frame lapsed.
Mayor Ulmer opened the floor to Public Comment. There was no one in the audience who
wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Davis moved to adopt the Ordinance on the second and final
reading. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Mr. Loffredo moved to have the Council accept the Declaration and the PILOT agreement with
the provision that the Declaration will be held in escrow for a 30 day period pending receipt of
any possible appeals and absent any appeals, the Declaration will be recorded on the 31' day.
Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
B) APPROVAL TO RESCHEDULE THE JULY 4TH VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING TO AN ALTERNATE DATE.
Ms. Fugazzi offered Wednesday, July 5, 2000 as an alternate date for the first regular Council
Meeting in July. Mr. Davis moved to schedule the first July Council Meeting for Wednesday,
July 5th. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) AWARD OF BID FOR ROADWAY PAVING SERVICES TO H & R PAVING
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.90/SQUARE YARD.
Mr. Benton outlined the bidding process undertaken by the Administration, indicating that H & R
Paving had submitted the low bid. Additionally, Mr. Benton stated that a map had been done
showing the first areas to be repaved and indicated that the areas are subject to scheduling
changes. Public Works Director, Dave Traill, showed the Council the map and indicated that the
paving project would be done in multiple phases, using dollar increments of approximately
$75,000. Council discussion centered around the bidding specifications and process, H & R
Paving, and the funding source. Mr. Davis moved to award the paving contract to H & R Paving
in the amount of $1.90/square yard, appropriating the funds from the Local Option Gas Tax
monies. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements and the Police Chief announced that the Police Department
will be conducting another Citizen's Police Academy beginning Thursday, May 18, 2000.
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5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Artie Speigel Mr. Speigel spoke about his candidacy for circuit court judge.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Al Davis Mr. Davis wished everyone a Happy Easter and Passover.
Steve Loffredo "Ditto" - Mr. Loffredo also invited everyone to the Marshmallow Drop on
Saturday, April 22nd
Bob Blum Mr. Blum spoke about the Marshmallow Drop.
Mayor Ulmer "Ditto" - Mayor Ulmer spoke about the citizen's police academy and the
recent mayors meeting with Alex Penelas.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The April 18, 2000 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor
Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC
Village Clerk
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