06-18-2002 Regular Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday,
June 18, 2002 at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following
members present:
PRESENT: Mayor Davis
Bob Blum
Mark Ulmer
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Lisa Keeley, Recording Secretary
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
ABSENT: Prospero Herrera
Greg Ullman
PRESENTATION
Florida State Representative, Phillip Brutus, spoke to those in attendance regarding the past
legislative session.
CONSIDERATIONS
• 1) CONSENT AGENDA Lisa Keeley
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Ms. Keeley read the items contained within the Consent Agenda. Mr. Ulmer requested that the
items be heard individually.
A) APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 4, 2002 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AND THE JUNE 5, 2002 COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES.
Mr. Ulmer asked that the Minutes be amended as follows: Page 3, Paragraph 8: . .
... Mr. Ulmer re -stated the amended motion ... eye towards completing the
modified Version D plan for N.E. 95th Street and the Grand Concourse plan as
discussed.... With this request for amendment, Mr. Ulmer moved to approve the
June 4, 2002 Minutes as amended. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE NIIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE, FLORDIA, DECLARING THE VILLAGE'S
PARTICIPATION AS A PROJECT IMPACT PARTNER.
Mr. Ulmer moved approval of the Resolution as submitted. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor.
C) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE III, SECTION 49, SERVICE RETIREMENT
ALLOWANCE, PROVIDING FOR A THIRTY YEAR AND OUT CLAUSE TO
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THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr. Ulmer moved approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor.
2) VILLAGE COUNCIL Bob Blum
A) DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT TO
PROVIDE BISCAYNE BAY CLEAN-UP SERVICES.
Mr. Blum offered background information regarding the Biscayne Bay debris issue and showed
video footage demonstrating the problem as well as a promotional video from a company which
manufactures a boat that clears debris from waterways. Mr. Blum indicated that the cost of the
equipment is $126,635 or $163,770 depending on the model chosen. Discussion centered around
the Council Member's opinions as to whether or not the problem is one that the Village should be
involved in as it is a naturally occurring phenomenon. Council Members asked that Mr. Benton
research the proposal with respects to the cost to operate and maintain the boat as well as the
other associated costs and how other municipalities may handle the issue. Mr. Blum moved to
open the floor for public comment. Mr. Ulmer seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in
favor and Mayor Davis opened the floor for public comment.
Lee Barchan Mr. Barchan spoke about the problems he has had and the measures he
has taken to try to alleviate the problem.
. Bob Vickers Mr. Vickers expressed his opinion that it would be wrong for the Village
to use taxpayer funds to try to solve a recurring problem which only
affects a few Village residents.
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Don Cohn Mr. Cohn indicated that he is an attorney representing the Barchan's. He
spoke of the health hazards caused by the decaying debris.
Michael Waylan Mr. Waylan relayed his experiences with the debris.
Georgee Kluck Ms. Kluck, a local realtor, spoke about the property values that are
affected by the problem.
Mrs. Barchan Mrs. Barchan spoke about the resident's "not in my back yard" attitudes.
Mayor Davis closed public comment.
3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET.
Mr. Benton provided a summary of the information contained in the submitted Five Year Capital
Improvement Budget. Mr. Ulmer moved approval of the Capital Budget as presented and the
corresponding Resolution. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
4) ANNOUCEMENTS
• Ms. Keeley read the announcements.
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5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Louis De Thomas Mr. De Thomas spoke about the Bay clean-up.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Members in attendance spoke about the proposed housing project development just south
of Miami Shores in the Unincorporated Area of Miami -Dade County. It was the consensus of the
Council to request a presentation by a representative of the developer, Cornerstone Development,
at the next Council Meeting. Mr. Benton will extend an invitation.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The June 18, 2002 Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:03 PM.
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Barbara A. Fugazzi,CC!��
Village Clerk
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