09-17-2002 Regular Meeting•
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, September
17, 2002 at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM, immediately following
the conclusion of the final Budget Hearing. The following members were present for the
meeting:
PRESENT:
Mayor Davis
Greg Ullman
Bob Blum
Prospero Herrera
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
ABSENT: Mark Ulmer
PRESENTATION
Mr. Jerry Estep, Recreation Department Director, presented the Council with the Florida
Recreation & Parks Association 2002 Agency Excellence Award, which was awarded to the
Village's Recreation Department during the Association's annual State Conference. Council
Members congratulated the Recreation Department staff for their hard work and award.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) CONSENT AGENDA Barbara A. Fugaz7i
A) APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 BUDGET HEARING MEETING
MINUTES AND THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
B) RATIFICATION OF THE FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION
CONTRACT.
C) REQUEST APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF
FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000 FOR HALLOWEEN HOWL
POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES.
D) AN ORDINANCE OF THE NIIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 16-19 OF THE MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO USE OF THE
RECREATION DEPARTMENT FACILITIES BY RESIDENTS, SPECIFYING
RESIDENT TO GUEST RATIOS, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. First Reading
The Village Clerk read the items contained within the Consent Agenda into the record. Mr.
Ullman requested that item 1D be addressed separately. Mr. Herrera then moved to adopt the
remaining items contained within the Consent Agenda. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
Mr. Ullman requested clarification on Item 1D, wanting to ensure that a problem exists and what
type of problem there is. Mr. Estep explained the problem of non-resident soccer games taking
place on a regular basis and damaging the fields. He further indicated that a number of years ago
the Recreation Advisory Board had adopted resident to guest ratio policies, but that the policy
changes were never formally changed and codified. Following this discussion, Mr. Blum moved
to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
2) VILLAGE COUNCIL
A) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 2-81 OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE BY ADDING
SECTION 2-18(0, PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL PROCEDURES GOVERNING
THE COMPROMISE AND RELEASE OF VILLAGE CODE ENFORCEMENT
LIENS RELATING TO REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE VILLAGE OWNED BY
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Prospero Herrera
The Clerk read the caption of the Ordinance. Mr. Herrera outlined the purpose of the proposed
Ordinance and then moved to adopt the Ordinance on final reading. Mr. Ullman seconded the
motion. Mayor Davis opened the floor for Public Comment. No one present wished to comment
on the issue, Mayor Davis closed the Hearing and called for the vote, which was unanimous in
favor.
B) DISCUSSION REGARDING REQUESTING THAT THE PLANNING & ZONING
BOARD REVIEW THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED
MARBELLA APARTMENT COMPLEX Greg Ullman
Per Mr. Ullman's back-up memorandum, he moved (1) that the Planning & Zoning Board be
requested to study the Marbella housing project proposed to be located on land adjacent to Miami
Shores Village in order to determine the possible and likely impacts of the project on Village
services and the quality of life for Village residents; (2) that the Board expeditiously report its
findings to the Council, together with any recommendations it may wish to offer; and (3) that the
Village make such staff and other resources available to the Board as necessary to enable the
Board to complete its work promptly and thoroughly. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion.
Individual Council Members offered their opinions on the motion and the apartment complex
project. A lengthy discussion regarding the time sensitiveness of the issue took place but the
Council decided that the presented motion sufficed and a defmite time frame should not be placed
on the Board. Following these discussions, Mayor Davis called for the vote which was
unanimous in favor.
3) ANNOUCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 Minute time limit per speaker).
Alice Burch Ms. Burch spoke about the Marbella apartment project.
• Jackie Ruiz Ms. Ruiz spoke about a program being initiated by the Miami Shores
Elementary School to enable classrooms to have teaching aides.
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Dan Dower Mr. Dower thanked Mr. Benton for his work on getting the speed humps
installed on N.E. 95th Street.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Greg Ullman
Bob Blum
Prospero Herrera
Mayor Davis
Mr. Ullman responded to Ms. Burch's comments regarding the Marbella
project. He thanked everyone for voting and also the churches and
organizations for the 9/11 memorial services.
Mr. Blum also addressed Ms. Burch and her remarks. He also stated that
the new 96th Street median looks great and requested that the other
median lights be changed from green to white.
Mr. Herrera congratulated the Recreation Department on their award,
asked that the Administration address the wall plants on N.E. 95th Street,
and responded to Ms. Burch's comments about Marbella.
Mayor Davis spoke about the 9/11 memorial services at Barry University
and Memorial Park.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The September 17, 2002 Regular Meeting of the Village Council wa djourned at 8:05 PM.
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Barbara A. Fugazzi,
Village Clerk
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Al D :'vis, Mayor