06-05-2001 Regular Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
REVISED - 6/19/01 PER COUNCIL AMENDMENT
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Council was held on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 commencing
at 7:30 PM with the following members present:
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSIDERATIONS
Mayor Al Davis
Greg Ullman
Bob Blum
Prospero Herrera
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Irene Fajardo, Recording Secretary
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Fugazzi
A) APPROVAL OF THE MAY 15, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
• Mr. Blum moved approval of the May 15, 2001 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Herrera
seconded the motion which was unanimous in favor.
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2) VILLAGE COUNCIL Greg Ullman
A) APPOINTMENTS TO THE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL TASK FORCE.
Clerk announced the item and read the appointees chosen by each council member into the record. Mr.
Ullman moved to approve the appointees. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor.
Other than Mr. Regensdorf who was unable to attend, the appointees were present and introduced
themselves to the Council.
Mr. Ullman presented proposed guidelines for the Charter High School Task Force. Mr. Blum
commented on the importance of the guidelines and recommended adding an additional item for the Task
Force to address the demographics for the need of the high school. Mr. Ullman made a motion to
approve the guidelines with the addition of the demographic review. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Mr. Ullman offered a brief summary of the content of the memorandum he had distributed and
recommended various ways in which the Task Force could complete their mission. Mr. Ullman
expressed his belief that the Task Force needed more time to complete their work and recommended that
the deadline for completion should be changed to the first meeting in September. Mr. Ullman made a
motion to change the deadline. Mr. Ulmer seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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B) PRESENTATION FROM DAVID WALKER, CHAIR, COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, INC. REGARDING A CHARTER HIGH
SCHOOL.
Mr. Walker introduced himself and his purpose for being there. He congratulated Mr. Benton
and former employee, Mr. Freeman, for the previous research the Village Administration did
regarding the possibility of a charter high school for the Village. He spoke about EMO's
(Educational Management Organizations), explaining about the companies that manage schools
and their functions. He stated that his Board received a good proposal from one of these EMO's
where the Village would not be responsible for any costs.
Individual Council Members queried Mr. Walker regarding the EMO's, the set-up and operation
of the proposed school, and funding/sponsorship. Mr. Walker provided the Council with
information regarding the new laws regulating charter schools. He then responded to the
Council's inquiries in general terms, indicating that no location has been chosen for the school.
Mayor Davis called for a short recess at 8:48 PM and reconvened the meeting at 9:00 PM.
Mayor Davis opened the floor for public comment on the charter high school issue only.
• Joan Lutton Ms. Lutton expressed her opinion that the school should only have 400
students and should be managed by Miami Shores Village.
Nancy Dawson
Ms. Dawson asked about the length of the contract term with the EMO and
their expertise. She asked about whether or not the Village could assume
control at a later date without paying fees.
T.F. Chambers Mr. Chambers asked about what might be best for the Miami Shores
residents?
Ruben Thompson Mr. Thompson asked about a lottery to make the school available for
surrounding children?
Mayor Davis closed public comment. Council Members applauded Mr. Walker on his efforts to
respond to the questions. They also reinforced the charge that the Task Force look closely at the
proposals in order to reach the best answer.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
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4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Michelle Haziza Ms. Haziza spoke about the noise level from the jet flight patterns.
David Walker
Mr. Walker commented that perhaps the Council should move to appoint
members to the Community Initiative for Educational Excellence, Inc. board, and
suggested that one of the appointments could be a member of the Council
appointed Task Force.
Lt. Jack Ulmer Lt. Ulmer made an announcement regarding the upcoming Citizen's Police
Academy.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bob Blum Mr. Blum spoke of the passing of Frank LuBien.
Mark Ulmer Mr. Ulmer recommended the Citizen's Police Academy to the audience.
Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera spoke of Mr. LuBien and then mentioned the Impact Project
ceremony he attended on May 30, 2001.
Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman talked of Mr. LuBien's passing and about the air traffic control
issue.
Mayor Davis Mayor Davis offered his thoughts on Mr. LuBien and also recommended the
Police Academy.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The June 5, 2001 regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 PM.
Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC - Village Clerk
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Al Davis, Mayor