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07-17-2001 Regular Meeting• • • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Council took place on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, commencing at 7:30 PM at the Village Hall with the following members present: PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: ABSENT: CONSIDERATIONS Mayor Davis Greg Ullman Bob Blum Prospero Herrera Mark Ulmer Tom Benton, Village Manager Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney 1) CONSENT AGENDA A) APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 19, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, SETTING TENTATIVE OPERATING AND DEBT SERVICE AD VALOREM MILLAGE LEVIES FOR FY 2001-2002 BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2002; SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR THE TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 OPERATING BUDGETS AND PROPOSED AD VALOREM MILLAGE LEVIES. Mr. Ulmer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 2) VILLAGE COUNCIL Greg Ullman A) PRESENTATION BY ED QUINTON, CHAIR OF THE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL TASK FORCE . Mr. Quinton provided the Council with a status report on the efforts of the Charter High School Task Force, indicating that the Task Force continues to research the viability of a charter high school for the Village. As directed, it is the intention to have the Task Force make their final report at the September 4, 2001 Council Meeting. Mr. Quinton stated that although the Task Force members have met with a number of people from Chancellor Academies, they have still not received a definite answer as to the classroom needs for the school or the corresponding uses of Village facilities. Mr. Quinton reiterated the two important time deadlines: Letter of Intent submittal deadline of September 4th, and an application submittal deadline of October 1s`. Mr. Quinton confirmed that if the Village chooses, they could submit the documents for the 2003 school year rather than the 2002 year. B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FILING A LETTER OF INTENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOR A CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL. Mr. Ullman summarized the activities and efforts made to date regarding the possibility of opening a charter high school in the Village. Mr. Ullman stated his opinion that most people agree with the concept of a charter high school being operated by the Village, but that there are still many questions to be answered. Mr. Ullman moved to authorize the Village Manager to file a Letter of Intent with the School Board, to authorize the Village Manager to proceed with preparing, but not filing, an application for a charter high school, and to commence discussions with Chancellor Academies regarding the possible operation of a Village charter high school. Mr. Ullman further moved to conduct a Council workshop and to hold at least one public hearing during the month of September relating to the school. Mr. Blum seconded the motion. Mr. Ullman requested that Mr. David Walker, Chair of the Community Initiative for Educational Excellence Board, be allowed to brief the Council on their recommendation. Mr. Walker advised that based on the parallel paths of the Village -appointed Task Force and his Board, the CIEE Board will no longer be meeting and have recommended that the Village hold the charter for a high school. As there was no other discussion initiated, Mayor Davis called for a vote on Mr. Ullman's motion. The vote was unanimous in favor. • 3) • VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton A) DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FY 2002-2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET. Mr. Benton outlined the capital budget process and the guidelines used for determining capital outlays. Mr. Herrera and Mr. Ulmer expressed their opinion that Item 3B be discussed prior to the capital budget. Mr. Ulmer then moved to table Item 3A. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. B) DISCUSSION REGARDING FUNDING FOR THE N.E. SECOND AVENUE PROJECT ENHANCEMENTS. Mr. Benton provided background information regarding the N.E. 2nd Avenue renovation project and explained the Kimbly-Horn probable cost information supplied in the Council packet. Mr. Benton asked the Finance Director, Mark Malatak to explain the various financing options. Mr. Malatak outlined the options: Cash, General Obligation Bonds, Special Obligation Bonds, and Special Revenue Leverage & Payback, including some of the pros and cons associated with each alternative. Individual Council Members expressed their thoughts and preferences on the extra amenities for the roadway plan, including the associated costs which would need to be paid by the Village. Based on the discussions, a consensus was reached that Mr. Benton should: 1) Obtain a typical block section drawing from the County which would firstly show what a block will look like with the County's "base package" and secondly, what a block will look like with the added amenities; 2) get a price for plain, colored concrete sidewalks to include periodic accent details; and 3) follow-up with County officials to determine if the County is willing to give any or all of their share of the project cost to the Village so that the Village can construct/manage the project. Page 2 • Mr. Ulmer moved to take Item 3A off the table. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Mr. Benton reiterated his earlier comments in reference to the capital improvement budget, indicating that the FY2001-2002's proposed expenditures equal $794,541. Mr. Blum moved to adopt the presented Resolution relating to the capital projects budget. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Council discussion centered around proposed funding for the 96th Street median project to be paid with local option gas tax proceeds. The question was raised as to whether or not the project should be deferred in order to allow for additional funds for the 2' Avenue project should the Council choose the special revenue leverage & payback option to fund the amenity package. It was the consensus of the Council to leave the funding for the median project in the capital budget. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Davis called for the vote which was unanimous in favor of adopting the proposed Resolution. 4) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk read the announcements. 5) PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Nancy Adura Ms. Adura spoke of a problem with stray animals. 6) COUNCIL COMMENTS Bob Blum Mr. Blum commented on the stray animal issue. • Mark Ulmer Mr. Ulmer advised people not to drive to Key West and back again in the same day. Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera congratulated the Village on a great 4th of July celebration. Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman thanked the Charter High School Task Force for their work and also the CIES Board for their efforts. Mayor Davis Mayor Davis also thanked the Task Force and the CIEE Board. 7) ADJOURNMENT The July 17, 2001 Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:12 PM. Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC - Village Clerk • Page 3 Al Davis, Mayor