03-04-2003 Regular Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 4,
2003 at the Village Hall. 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 Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
PRESENTATIONS
When Ms. Marie Dee arrived later in the evening, Mr. Berg presented her with the "House of the
Month" award for March, 2003.
Mayor Davis presented a Proclamation to representatives of the Miami Shores/Barry University
Charter Middle School.
Mr. Benton introduced the new Building Official, Curtis Craig, to the Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) CONSENT AGENDA Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 18, 2003 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
B) REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITURE
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 TO THE INFORMED FAMILIES OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ORGANIZATION.
C) APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES (POLLWORKERS) FOR THE
APRIL 8, 2003 MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Ms. Estep read the items contained in the Consent Agenda. Mr. Blum asked that Item lA be
pulled for discussion and then moved approval of Items 1B and 1C. Mr. Herrera seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Blum asked about the financing mechanism for
the motor pool project, wondering whether monies from the %z cent transportation tax could be
used to build the new facility. Mr. Benton stated that the Administration was looking into the
possibility but had not received an answer as yet. Following this discussion, Mr. Blum moved
approval of Item 1A. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
4111 2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
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A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADDING SECTION 7-19
ALLOWING FOR PAPER BALLOTS TO BE USED FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS
IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the proposed ordinance, indicating that this reading represented the
second and fmal reading and that a public hearing was required. Mr. Blum moved to adopt the
ordinance. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Mayor Davis opened the public hearing and as no
one in attendance wished to speak on the issue, Mayor Davis closed the public hearing and called
for the vote. All members voted in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LIGHTS FOR THE
MIAMI SHORES COUNTY CLUB TENNIS COURTS.
Mr. Benton offered a brief statement regarding the background of the request. Confirmation was
provided by Mr. Sarafan that the item was before the Council in their capacity as landlords of the
Country Club property and that the item would be heard before the Planning & Zoning Board for
site plan approval. Council questions were related to whether or not notice had been provided to
the neighbors, which courts would be lit and what type of lights were to be used. Mr. Blum
moved to approve the proposal as submitted. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Mr. Ullman
received clarification that someone could appeal the decision of the Planning & Zoning Board if
the Board approved the item and residents disagreed with the approval. Mr. Ullman wanted to
ensure that residents in the area of the courts would receive an opportunity to express their
opinion on the installation of lights. As Mr. Ullman received information that the opportunity
would be afforded, he stated he would vote in favor of the motion. Mayor Davis called for the
vote which was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) ANNOUCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Herta Holly Ms. Holly spoke about the upcoming Bond referendum question.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Prospero Herrera
Greg Ullman
Mr. Herrera offered his congratulations to Ms. Marie Dee on her House
of the Month Award and also to Mayor Davis for the successful Mayor's
Ball.
Mr. Ullman echoed Mr. Herrera's congratulations to the Mayor on the
Ball. Mr. Ullman also spoke about the Theater's production of Prelude
to a Kiss and reminded everyone about the upcoming election, urging
people to be informed.
Bob Blum Mr. Blum expressed his regrets at missing the Ball and Unity Day,
• announcing that he and his family were moving to Texas in the summer.
Mark Ulmer No Comment.
Mayor Davis Mayor Davis spoke about the Ball and the Bond referendum for the
charter school.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The March 4, 2003 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:02 P
Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk
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Davis, Mayor