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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Council was held on Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at the
Village Hall commencing at 7:30 PM with the following members present:
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Davis
Greg Ullman
Bob Blum
Prospero Herrera
Mark Ulmer
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Mr. Al Berg, Planning & Zoning/Code Enforcement Director, presented a certificate to Jose and Ana
Penaranda in honor of their home being named "House of the Month" for the month of January, 2002.
Mayor Davis presented certificates to the winners of the Holiday Lighting Contest:
Major Light Display Robert & Patricia Sweisberger 1245 N.E. 96th St.
Daytime Display Sandra Brown 1201 N.E. 97th St.
Small Display (2 Winners) Jeffrey Kellum 453 N.E. 102' St.
Ellyn Olson 297 N.E. 105th St.
Most Creative Stanford & Candice Comstock 1079 N.E. 94th St.
Children's Display Jack & Candy Rengstl 665 Grand Concourse
Chief Masten presented certificates to Police Officers Cliff Vickers and Luis Sanchez for their being
named Dade County Chief's Association Officers of the Month for October, 2001.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara Fugazzi
A) APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 4, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
Mr. Ullman moved to approve the December 4, 2001 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Herrera seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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2) VILLAGE COUNCIL Greg Ullman
a) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SHORES
PERFORMING ARTS THEATER.
Mr. Ullman requested that Mr. Vince Schafineister and Mr. Rem Cabrera be allowed to make brief
presentations regarding the status of the Theater. Mr. Ullman then moved to fund the Theater in the
amount of $25,000. Mr. Ulmer seconded the motion for discussion purposes. Mr. Ulmer further stated
that due to his schedule he had not had sufficient time to review the material and following the
presentations, it was his intention to make a motion to table the item until the next Council Meeting.
Mr. Schafineister provided the Council with highlights from the background information packet
forwarded from the Theater group, including the fact that the Theater believes the building has been sold
by Konover to foreign investors.
Mr. Ray Cabrera spoke of the capital improvement projects which have been completed with the funding
from Miami -Dade County and his level of confidence in the new artistic and management team in place
at the Theater.
Individual Council members offered their opinions on the idea of providing the Theater with $25,000;
questioned Theater group members on various items; and expressed their positive thoughts, as well as
their concerns regarding the proposal. Some of the specific concerns mentioned were:
a) Issues relating to an unknown new owner and the fate of the current lease agreement
b) The appearance of an ongoing revenue shortfall and whether this request for funding is
only a stop -gap measure.
c) Large donation contributors no longer contributing funding.
d) Lack of Village ownership or control.
e) If the building ceases to be a theater, then what could it be.
Council members indicated that the theater building is an asset to the community and a landmark to the
downtown area. Mr. Ullman stated his belief that the proposed funding is not too much for the Theater
to request and that he would like to see annual funding assistance in the Village's budget. Mr. Ulmer
raised the question of the feasibility of purchasing the Theater. He stated that this idea had been raised a
number of years ago and requested that the Administration review the pertinent documents.
Following these discussions, Mr. Ullman moved to table the item until the next Council Meeting. Mr.
Ulmer seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ann Piper Ms. Piper spoke about SPATS and the Theater.
Rem Cabrera Mr. Cabrera thanked the members of the Council for hearing the Theater item and stated
that he would be available to answer any questions the Council members may have prior
to the next meeting
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• 5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
All Council Members wished everyone a Happy New Year. In addition, Mayor Davis announced
information regarding the upcoming Mayor's Ball.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The regularly scheduled Council Meeting of January 2, 2002 was adjo • at 9:01 PM.
Barbara A. Fugazzi,
Village Clerk
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Davis, Mayor
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