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05-15-2001 Regular Meeting• • • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Council was held on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at the Village Hall commencing at 7:30 PM with the following members present: PRESENT: Mayor Davis Greg Ullman Bob Blum Prospero Herrera Mark Ulmer 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 MAY 1, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Mr. Blum moved approval of the May 1, 2001 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AWARDING STREET/ALLEY RESURFACING BID TO H & J ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2.60 PER SQUARE YARD. Mr. Benton indicated that the Administration wished to withdraw the item for consideration. B) DISCUSSION REGARDING CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD POSITION. Mr. Benton explained the item, indicating that the Chamber of Commerce had appointed a Board to serve as Directors for a charter high school and had designated two spots for Village Council appointees. Mr. Benton further stated that he had attended one meeting. Mr. Blum moved to discuss the appointments. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Mr. Benton recommended to the Council that each Council Member submit a resident name for the Council to consider two individuals. Council discussion centered around whether or not it would be appropriate to make the appointments. Mr. Ulmer moved to table the discussion until Item 3A is considered. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. • • 3) VILLAGE COUNCIL Greg Ullman A) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT. Mr. Ullman explained the contents of his proposed resolution, outlining the three major components contained in the information: 1) Praise for the Chamber for it's initiative; 2) An invitation for the Chamber to make a presentation to the Council at the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting; and 3) The formation of a Citizen Task Force to investigate the particulars and pros and cons of the high school proposal. Mr. Ullman expressed his opinion that the Village should be proactive and offer guidance and support for the project. Mr. Ullman then moved to adopt the resolution. Mr. Ulmer seconded the motion. Individual Council Members thanked Mr. Ullman for placing the item on the Agenda and concurred with the thoughts contained in the resolution, including requesting a presentation from the Chamber and the formation of a task force. At the next Council Meeting, each Council Member will appoint one resident to the task force. Mayor Davis called for a vote which was unanimous in favor of adopting the resolution. ITEM 2B - Mr. Ulmer moved to defer the appointment of individuals to the Chamber's charter school board until such time as the task force is formed and makes reports to the Council, but to have Mr. Benton continue to attend any scheduled meetings and act as the liaison to the Council. Mr. Ullman seconded the motion. Further discussion ensued regarding whether or not it would be appropriate or useful to appoint the Board members at this time. Following this discussion Mayor Davis called for a vote which was unanimous in favor of the motion to defer the appointments. 4) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk read the announcements. 5) PUBLIC COMMENTS Leon Newman Mr. Newman spoke about the charter high school. Michelle Haziza Ms. Haziza spoke about recent jet noise in the Shores. 6) COUNCIL COMMENTS Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera congratulated resident Rueben Thompson on his graduation from law school. Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman spoke about the upcoming SPATS murder/mystery benefit at the Country Club. Mark Ulmer Mr. Ulmer thanked Ms. Haziza for bringing the jet noise matter to their attention. Bob Blum Mr. Blum congratulated the Charter School for their FCAT scores and wished Al Berg well. Mayor Davis Mr. Davis echoed his colleagues comments and spoke about the Memorial Day services scheduled for 9:00 AM on Monday, May 28t. Page 2 • • • 7) ADJOURNMENT The May 15, 2001 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. Barbara A. Fugaz7i, CMC Village Clerk Page 3 Al Davis, Mayor