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10-21-2003 Regular Meeting• • • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM with the following members present: PRESENT: Mayor McCoy Herta Holly Al Davis Ed Quinton Greg Ullman ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager Barbara Estep, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney CONSIDERATIONS 1) CONSENT AGENDA Barbara A. Estep A) APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 7, 2003 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, AUTHORIZING THE LOAN NOT TO EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $500,000.00, FROM SUNTRUST BANK FOR THE PURPOSES OF FINANCING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MOTOR POOL FACILITY FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX, AND O F PAYING COSTS RELATED TO THE ENTRY INTO SUCH LOAN; DETERMINING THAT SUCH LOAN WITH SUNTRUST BANK IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF SUCH LOAN, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS OF THE VILLAGE TO DO ALL THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENTRY INTO SUCH LOAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, CREATING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2-90, ET. SEQ. OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE, ESTABLISHING A CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORITY TO WHICH IS DELEGATED THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A MUNICIPAL CHARTER MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL IN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF DIRECTORS THEREOF, SETTING FORTH POWERS OF THE BOARD, PROVIDING FOR USE OF INCOME, PROVIDING FOR REGULAR REPORTS TO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First Reading) The Village Clerk read the items contained in the Consent Agenda into the record. Mr. Davis moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Ullman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. • 2) VILLAGE COUNCIL Mayor McCoy A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING INITIATING THE ANNEXATION PROCESS OF THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY NORTH AND WEST OF THE EXISTING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE LIMITS. Mayor McCoy provided historical, background information regarding the possibility of annexing a portion of Unincorporated Miami -Dade County which lies to the north/northwest of the current Village boundaries. Specifically, the areas are: N.W. 111th Street north to N.W. 115th Street, from N.W. 2nd Avenue west to N.W. 6th Avenue, and the frontage properties of N.W. 103rd Street west to I-95. Mayor McCoy introduced Sister Jeanne McLaughlin, President of Barry University, who spoke in support of annexing the areas. Individual Council Members expressed their thoughts and/or concerns regarding annexing the proposed areas. Mayor McCoy stated that at this point in time he would be looking to have staff review the feasibility of annexation. Mr. Davis moved to have the Village Manager study the proposed areas for annexation. Ms. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 3) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep A) APPOINTMENT TO THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION. Mr. Jorge Garcia Torres was present and spoke on his own behalf. Mr. Davis moved to appoint Mr. Torres to the Fine Arts Commission. Ms. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. • 4) VILLAGE ATTORNEY Richard Sarafan • A) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH DADE MEDICAL FOUNDATION WITH RESPECT TO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CHARTER MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION. Mr. Sarafan introduced the item, indicating his belief that it was in the best interests of the Village to move forward and accept the grant funds which the North Dade Medical Foundation have offered. Mr. Davis moved to authorize the execution of the grant agreement document. Mr. Quinton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 5) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton A) DISCUSSION REGARDING LOCAL TRAFFIC CALMING ISSUES. Mr. Benton summarized the information contained in his report, outlining the two options offered: 1) using an outside consultant to provide the Village with a policy to guide traffic calming installation decisions or 2) use in-house staff and resources to develop criteria. Mr. Ullman provided additional historical background on the item, indicating his belief that the topic of traffic calming is an issue which should be reviewed and that he is in favor of contracting with an outside firm to develop a policy. Following Mr. Ullman's statements, he moved to adopt Option 1 offered by Mr. Benton and have the Village Manager make a decision on the appropriate firm to conduct the applicable studies. Ms. Holly seconded the motion. Council Members expressed their views on attempting to deal with the Village's traffic issues and clarified what action was being requested of them. • Mr. Benton introduced Greg Kyle from the firm of Kimley-Horn and Associates, who had provided the proposal. Mr. Kyle reviewed the items contained in the proposal and in response to questions from the Council, provided specifics detailed in the presented proposal. Based on issues raised during the Council's discussion, Mr. Ullman amended his original motion and moved to adopt Option 1 offered by Mr. Benton and have the Village Manager take under consideration the Council's comments and rework the proposal presented and bring the item back to the Council at the next Council Meeting. Ms. Holly accepted Mr. Ullman's amendment. Mayor McCoy called for the vote which was unanimous in favor. 6) ANNOUCEMENTS The Clerk read the announcements. 7) PUBLIC COMMENTS Mark Sell Mr. Sell spoke on the annexation issue. 8) COUNCIL COMMENTS Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman offered his opinion that it was a good meeting. Ed Quinton Mr. Quinton spoke of his pleasure that the Foundation Agreement had been voted upon and announced that it was his wedding anniversary. • Al Davis Herta Holly Mayor McCoy • "God bless everyone". Ms. Holly thanked everyone involved with developing the Foundation agreement. Mayor McCoy spoke of the three important issues discussed during the meeting and "Go Marlins". 9) ADJOURNMENT The October 21, 2003 Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. Jim McCoy, Mayor Barbara A. Estep, CMC Village Clerk