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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday,
November 5, 2002 in the Village Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order 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
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
PRESENTATION
Al Berg, Director of the Code Enforcement Department, presented the House of the Month award
to Ms. Pat Daly in honor of her home being named "House of the Month" for the month of
November, 2002.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) CONSENT AGENDA Barbara A. Fugazzi
A) APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2002 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, CREATING BUDGET AMENDMENT #1 TO THE FY 2002-2003
OPERATING BUDGETS, REAPPROPRIATING $59,566 FROM THE GENERAL
RESERVED FUND BALANCE; $157,461 FROM THE SPECIAL REVENUE
RESERVED FUND BALANCE; $8,128 FROM INTERNAL SERVICE
RESERVED FUND BALANCE; AND $29,471 FROM THE ENTERPRISE FUND
RESERVED RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNTS TO FUND OUTSTANDING
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS INCURRED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2002.
Mr. Blum requested that the Consent Agenda items be considered separately. Mr. Blum
suggested minor amendments to the Minutes which would clarify the actions of the Council as
well as an applicant to the Planning & Zoning Board. Mr. Blum then moved approval of the
Minutes as amended. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Mr. Blum received confirmation that Budget Amendment #1 related to funding for outstanding
purchase orders and invoices, and that no payroll funding was to be carried forward. Mr. Blum
moved approval of the Resolution as presented. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor.
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2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Fugazzi
A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION BOARD, ITS COMPOSITION, JURISDICTION, MEETINGS,
AND RESPONSIBILITIES, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First
Reading)
The Clerk read the caption of the Ordinance. Mr. Blum moved approval of the Ordinance on first
reading. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Mr. Ulmer indicated that he would like to propose
two amendments to the Ordinance and that he would provide exact language at the second
reading. He stated that he would like to see the issue of resident safety addressed and offered his
opinion that safety issues should take precedence over historical accuracy when applications for
certificates of appropriateness are being considered. In addition, he would like the issue of
property features addressed, as he does not believe that the Historic Preservation Board should
have jurisdiction over things such as driveways or other non -dwelling or structure features.
Council discussion centered around whether or not the proposed amendments addressed issues
raised in the past months regarding applicants appearing before the Board and jurisdiction
questions. Mayor Davis called for a vote which was unanimous in favor of adopting the
Ordinance on first reading.
3) ADMINISTRATION Tom Benton
A) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT, SUBJECT TO
THE APPROVAL OF THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY, WITH H.J. ROSS
ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH RESPECT
TO THE VILLAGE STORM DRAIN/STORMWATER SYSTEM.
Mr. Benton offered background information relating to the need to engage an engineering firm
for future stormwater and drainage projects. Mr. Ulmer moved approval. Mr. Herrera seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
4) VILLAGE COUNCIL Mark Ulmer
A) MOTION TO RECONSIDER CAPITAL BUDGET REGARDING GRAND
CONCOURSE MEDIAN AND N.E. 95TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr. Ulmer stated his belief that with the completion of the initial phase of the improvements on
N.E. 95th Street, additional capital funding should not be allocated to the project. Mr. Ulmer
expressed his opinion that the speed humps and markings on 95th Street have accomplished the
goal of slowing down traffic, as well as diverting some traffic onto other streets. With respect to
Grand Concourse, Mr. Ulmer stated that he thought the median striping was too wide and
suggested that the installation of bike lanes on each side of the roadway would effectively narrow
the driving lanes. Following these remarks, Mr. Ulmer moved to amend the capital budget and
have no further expenditures for N.E. 95th Street. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. The Council
Members discussed their views on whether the speed humps and markings have accomplished the
desired goal of slowing traffic, as well as lessening the number of cars using 95th Street,
clarification on what items were still scheduled to be done, and the associated capital dollars. At
the conclusion of these discussions, Mr. Herrera moved to table the item. Mr. Ulmer seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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5) ANNOUCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dan Dower Mr. Dower spoke about the planned 95th Street improvements.
Kay Doxie Ms. Doxie spoke about the County's mistake of asphalting a number of the
Village's concrete sidewalks.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman thanked the Staff and everyone involved in Halloween
Howl.
Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera spoke about the National Night Out Against Crime activities
and congratulated Ms. Pat Daley on her House of the Month designation.
Bob Blum Mr. Blum spoke about Halloween Howl and spoke about an item for the
next Council Meeting Agenda.
Mark Ulmer No comment.
Mayor Davis Mayor Davis spoke about Halloween Howl and the National Night Out
events.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The Tuesday, November 5, 2002 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:30
Barbara A. Fugazzi, Gi G/
Village Clerk
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avis, Mayor