04-02-2002 Regular Meeting1
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Council was held on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 in the
Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following
members present:
PRESENT:
Mayor Davis
Greg Ullman
Bob Blum
Mark Ulmer
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
ABSENT: Prospero Herrera
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Al Berg, Director of Planning & Zoning and Code Enforcement presented a certificate to Ms. Natalie
Dilbert in honor of her family's home being named "House of the Month" for the month of April, 2002.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) CONSENT AGENDA Barbara Fugazzi
A) APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 19, 2002 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
B) REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITURE FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO THE INFORMED FAMILIES OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY ORGANIZATION.
The Clerk read the captions of the items contained on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Ulmer moved approval
of the Consent Agenda.. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
2) FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mark Malatak
A) PRESENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001.
Mark Malatak, Finance Director, introduced Jerry Chiocca from the auditing firm of Rachlin, Cohen &
Holtz. Mr. Chiocca presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended
9/30/01. He reviewed pertinent information with the Council advising them that the Village is
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3) PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT Al Berg
A) REQUEST APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL SPECIAL USE TO OPERATE AN
OPEN AIR CAFE 9007 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD (THE SANDWICH MILL)
Mayor Davis declared that he had been present at the Planning & Zoning Board Meeting when this item
was before them. Mr. Berg provided the Council with the Staff report and recommended approval of the
application. Mr. Blum moved approval of the application for a conditional special use to operate an open
air cafe. Mr. Ullman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL FOR A
TRAFFIC STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED.
Mr. Benton explained the basis of the proposal and indicated that representatives from Kimley-Horn
were present to answer any questions that may arise. Due to personal time limitations, Mr. Ulmer
requested that the item be tabled so that he has more time to study the proposal. Mr. Ullman seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
• 6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the audience wished to speak during the portion of the meeting.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman announced information regarding the upcoming Theater production and
introduced his father to those present.
Mark Ulmer Mr. Ulmer thanked the representatives from Kimley-Horn for being present.
Bob Blum Mr. Blum offered no comment.
Mayor Davis Mayor Davis spoke about the successful Marshmallow Drop event.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The April 2, 2002 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM.
411/ Barbara A. Fugazzi, C C
Village Clerk
Al avis, Mayor
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