03-06-2001 Regular Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council took place on Tuesday,
March 6, 2001 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) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Fugazzi
• A) APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
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Mr. Loffredo requested the following amendment to the February 20, 2001 Council Meeting
Minutes: Page 4, 1st paragraph relating to the discussion on the property located at 680 N.E. 97"
Street.
.... Mr. Loffredo asked for some specifics regarding the negotiations
between the Village and the Church and the property located at 680 N.E.
97th Street. Mr. Loffredo asked the Manager how much the Presbyterian
Church was asking for rent. The answer was $24,000 per year. Mr.
Loffredo said that was too high. He then expressed his opinion that the
Village should look into the possibility of some sort of eminent domain
action regarding the use of the parking lot
Mr. Loffredo then moved to adopt the Minutes as amended. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor.
B) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 20-102 AND SECTION 20-104(b) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND, CORRECTING THE DEFINITION OF AN
ERU (EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL USAGE UNIT), PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (To be considered for adoption on an emergency basis).
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The Clerk read the caption of the ordinance and provided information relating to the request for
the Council to consider adoption on an emergency basis. Ms. Agosta moved to adopt the
Ordinance on an emergency basis. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer opened the
floor for public comment. As no one came forward to speak on the issue, Mayor Ulmer closed
public comment and called for the vote, which was unanimous in favor.
C) APPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUALS TO THE ELECTION BOARD.
The Clerk offered information to the Council regarding the list of poll workers for the upcoming
Council election. Ms. Agosta asked if any additional training was being offered due to the
November election problems. Ms. Fugazzi stated that in addition to the regularly scheduled
class, the County Election Department has dictated that additional poll workers be utilized for the
election. Mr. Loffredo moved to appoint the election board as provided in the revised list
supplied by Ms. Fugazzi. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
D) APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD THORNTON TO THE COUNTRY CLUB
ADVISORY BOARD.
Mr. Davis moved to appoint Richard Thornton to the Country Club Advisory Board. Mr.
Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
2) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements. Mr. Benton announced that the Publix Supermarket would
be closing on Saturday, March 10, 2001 so that demolition and reconstruction of the building
could begin.
3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chris Kirwan Mr. Kirwan spoke about a recent event held at Barry University and the
problems it caused.
Jim Nash Mr. Nash suggested that Barry should only allow traffic in and out of the
entrance on N.E. 2nd Avenue after a certain time of night.
4) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Al Davis Mr. Davis spoke about the aquatic center and the Mayor's "Evening in the
Tropics" event.
Mary Agosta Ms. Agosta stated she had a great time at the "Evening in the Tropics".
Bob Blum Mr. Blum wished Mr. LuBien well and stated that he too had a great time
at the Mayor's event.
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Steve Loffredo Ditto
Mayor Ulmer Mayor Ulmer thanked everyone for their attendance at the "Evening in the
Tropics" and spoke of upcoming events.
5) ADJOURNMENT
The March 6, 2001 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM.
Barbara A. Fugaz7i, CMC - Village Clerk
Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor
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