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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council took place on Tuesday, June 19,
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) CONSENT AGENDA
A) APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 5, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
B) REQUEST APPROVAL OF ALLOCATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITURE
FUNDS IN TI -IE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $44,045.00, TO PURCHASE A
FINGERPRINT ENHANCING SCOPE, A FIREARM TRAINING SYSTEM, AND
MOBILE DATA TERMINALS.
C) REQUEST APPROVAL TO AWARD STREET/ALLEY RESURFACING BID TO H &
J ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2.60 PER SQUARE YARD.
D) REQUEST APPROVAL TO AWARD AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT BID
FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER TO C & R AIR CONDITIONING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $28,135.
E) REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE CURRENT HEALTH INSURANCE
CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002.
The Clerk read the individual items contained within the Consent Agenda. Mr. Ullman requested that
Item lA be pulled. Mr. Ulmer asked that Item lA and 1B be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Mr.
Ulmer then moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Mr. Ullman suggested an amendment to the 6/5/01 Minutes to strike the last sentence of the last
paragraph on Page 2 prior to Item 3 (A majority of the Council stated their preference for the Village to
sponsor the school and their wish that Miami Shores residents be the majority of the student body). Mr.
Herrera corrected an incorrect date typed within his comments of the Council Comment section of the
Minutes. Mr. Ulmer moved to approve the Minutes as amended. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor.
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Mr. Ulmer asked that for the benefit of the audience, Lt. Lystad explain the premise behind forfeiture
funds and a brief description of the equipment to be purchased. Lt. Lystad offered general information
regarding the forfeiture fund account, the parameters for its use and the specific equipment purchase
request. Mr. Ulmer moved to appropriate and expend forfeiture funds as requested. Mr. Herrera
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous m favor.
2) FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mark A. Malatak
A) REQUEST APPROVAL TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND AWARD PURCHASE
OF COMPUTER HARDWARE TO RCH TECHNOLOGY GROUP IN THE AMOUNT
OF $45,200.00
The Clerk indicated that the Staff was removed Item 2A from consideration.
B) A RESOLUTION OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
REQUIRING AND COLLECTING PERMIT FEES FROM PROVIDERS OF
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND INCREASING THE LOCAL
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TAX; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING
FOR THE ELECTION NOT TO REQUIRE AND COLLECT PERMIT FEES;
PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION TO INCREASE LOCAL COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES TAX ; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Clerk read the caption of the Resolution. Mr. Ulmer moved to adopt the Resolution. Mr. Herrera
seconded the motion. Village Attorney, Richard Sarafan, offered a brief explanation regarding the
provisions set forth in the simplified telecommunications tax bill relating to permitting fees. Mr. Sarafan
confirmed that at the present time, the Village's Code of Ordinances relating to permitting fees does not
need to be amended. Mayor Davis called for a vote which was unanimous in favor.
3) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara Fugazzi
A) APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD.
The Clerk read the names of the applicants. Applicants W. Robert Abramitis, Pastor Gonzalez, Thomas
Leonard and Herb Schneider were present and spoke on their own behalf. Applicant John Moore was not
present as he had a business conflict. Ballot voting was conducted with the following results:
Mayor Davis
Greg Ullman
Bob Blum
Prospero Herrera
Mark Ulmer
Thomas Leonard
W. Robert Abramitis
W. Robert Abramitis
W. Robert Abramitis
W. Robert Abramitis
Based on the results of the vote, Mr. W. Robert Abramitis was appointed to the Planning & Zoning
Board.
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4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A TUB CHIPPER
LEASE/PURCHASE ARRANGEMENT.
Mr. Benton provided background information to the Council relating to the need to have a tub chipper
and the particulars of the request. He explained that due to pending issues with Miami -Dade County, he
is reluctant to purchase the recommended tub chipper until the issues have been resolved. However, Mr.
Benton went on to say that the Village's current tub chipper is not in working order and trash is building
up at the Public Works facility. Mr. Benton further explained the "domino" effect of not having the
chipping operation functional. Mr. Benton indicated that he is looking for the Council to 1) authorize the
Administration to lease the recommended tub chipper at $10,000 per month for a guaranteed 4 month
minimum, with 90% of the rental payments to be applied to the purchase price; and 2) authorize the
purchase of the unit when the County issues have been resolved.
Mr. Blum moved to authorize the Manager's request as outlined. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion.
Council questions directed to Mr. Benton confirmed that the proposal represented the best deal for the
Village and would result in significant cost savings through operational efficiency. Mayor Davis called
for the vote which was unanimous in favor.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
• 6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one present wished to speak.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bob Blum Mr. Blum congratulated his parents on their 52nd wedding anniversary. Mr.
Blum also spoke about Lighting Awareness Week.
Mark Ulmer Mr. Ulmer asking about the status of the $100,000 state funding for Biscayne
Bay clean-up.
Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman thanked the applicants for the appointment to the Planning & Zoning
Board. Mr. Ullman announced that the Village Cafe is now open in the evening
hours and urged people to patronize the business.
Prospero Herrera
Mayor Davis
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Mr. Herrera also expressed his thanks to the Planning & Zoning Board
applicants. Mr. Herrera offered his congratulations to his father on becoming a
knight.
Mayor Davis thanked the Planning & Zoning Board applicants and reminded the
individuals that did not get appointed that additional appointments will be made
in October. Mayor Davis announced the date for next year's Mayor's Ball -
February 23, 2002, and spoke about Greg Ullman recent appearance on
television.
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• 8) ADJOURNMENT
The June 19, 2001 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM.
Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC
Village Clerk
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Al Davis, Mayor