09-04-2001 Regular Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday,
September 4, 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
ABSENT: Richard Sarafan
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1) CONSENT AGENDA Barbara A. Fugazzi
A) APPROVAL OF THE JULY 23, 2001 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
B) REQUEST APPROVAL AND APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF
FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,355 FOR HALLOWEEN
HOWL POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES.
C) REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE POLICE OFFICER STAN
TAYLOR'S K-9 PARTNER TO OFFICER TAYLOR UPON HIS
RETIREMENT.
The Clerk read the items contained within the Consent Agenda. Mr. Ulmer requested that Item
1C be pulled and then moved approval of the remaining items. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor.
On behalf of the Village Council, Chief Masten presented Corporal Taylor with a Proclamation
and his service revolver on the occasion of his retirement. Subsequent to the presentation, Mr.
Ulmer moved approval of Item 1C. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor.
• 2) PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT Al Berg
A) AN APPEAL OF A DECISION BY THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
DENYING A VARIANCE REQUEST.
Mr. Benton raised the issue of the Village Attorney's absence and the possibility of difficulties
with the appeal process. Mr. Frank Wolland, attorney for the residents, requested that the item
be tabled, as the residents are reviewing their options pertaining to the fencing/trellis materials.
Mr. Ulmer moved to table the item. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor.
3) VILLAGE COUNCIL
A) PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE REPORT FROM THE
CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL TASK FORCE.
Mr. Ed Quinton, Chair of the Charter High School Task Force, indicated that he was available to
answer questions that the Council had regarding any of the information contained within the
Task Force's report which had previously been provided to the Council. Individual Council
Members expressed their thoughts on the material and information within the report, as well as
their opinions on the charter high school concept.
. B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CHANCELLOR
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ACADEMIES LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING.
As Mr. Sarafan was unavailable to attend the meeting, Mr. Benton relayed Mr. Sarafan's
concerns relating to the Village not going out for an RFP or bid for an EMO. Council Members
spoke about the time constraints associated with the deadlines imposed by the School Board for
the submittal of an application. They discussed their views on the RFP/bidding process and
whether or not they thought the Village should move forward without soliciting bids.
Mr. Ullman moved that the Council stay with the current plan and do what can be done to reach a
decision by the end of September. Mr. Blum seconded the motion. Council Members spoke
about the demographics of the Village and whether they thought there was enough support for a
charter high school within the proposed parameters. Mayor Davis called for a vote which was
unanimous in favor of Mr. Ullman's motion.
Council Members reached a concensus to hold a Public Hearing on the charter school issue on
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 7:30 PM at the Community Center, and to hold a Council
Workshop on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room of Village
Hall. (A scheduling conflict arose following the Council Meeting and the Council Workshop
was subsequently moved to Thursday, September 13th).
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Following some discussion on the possible wording of a motion and the Council's thoughts on
whether Chancellor would continue working with us, Mr. Ullman moved to have Chancellor
continue to assist Miami Shores Village in the preparation of the charter school application and
that we execute a letter of intent to be drafted and approved by the Village Manager and Village
Attorney, which leaves open the possibility of issuing an RFP. Mr. Blum seconded the motion.
Mayor Davis called for a vote, the results of which were as follows: Ayes: B. Blum, P. Herrera,
G. Ullman. Nays: Mayor Davis, M. Ulmer.
4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVING
FUNDING FOR A MEDIAN IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR THE BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD PROJECT.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
PROVIDING FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT #1 TO THE FY 2000-2001
COMPONENT OF THE FY 2000 - 2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
BUDGET FUNDING PROJECT #32 (BISCAYNE BOULEVARD IRRIGATION
PROJECT), PROVIDING FOR A DESIGNATED FUNDING SOURCE
(LOCAL OPTION GAS TAXES); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Benton provided background information regarding the proposed irrigation system for the
center medians. Items 4A and 4B were combined, and Mr. Ulmer moved to adopt the
Resolution as outlined. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Mr. Herrera questioned whether the
$85,000 funding set-aside would be sufficient. Mr. Benton stated that the quoted figure is
the number projected by the State's landscaped architect. Mayor Davis called for the vote which
was unanimous in favor.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alice Burch Ms. Burch spoke about the scheduled 9/13/01 ground breaking ceremony
for the Library addition.
Bekky Leonard Ms. Leonard spoke about the scheduled 9/24/01 Property Owner's
Meeting.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bob Blum "Glad to be here".
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• Mark Ulmer Mr. Ulmer spoke of the passing of his father-in-law, Gideon Stocks.
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Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera hoped that everyone had a good summer and welcomed
everyone back.
Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman thanked the members of the Charter High School Task Force.
Mayor Davis Mayor Davis echoed Mr. Ullman's thanks to the Task Force.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The September 4th regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC
Village Clerk
Al Davis, Mayor
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