11-18-2003 Workshop Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP
The Miami Shores Village Council conducted a Council Workshop on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 beginning
at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room of Village Hall. All Council Members were in attendance as well as the
Village Manager, Tom Benton, the Village Attorney, Richard Sarafan, and the Village Clerk, Barbara Estep.
The purpose of the workshop was for the Council to discuss the appointments to the Charter School Board
Authority.
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly schedule Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 18,
2003 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:45 PM with the
following Members in attendance:
PRESENT:
Jim 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 NOVEMBER 4, 2003 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
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B) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270, SECTION 301, "ZONING MAP OF MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE" BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 10653 N.E. 6m AVENUE FROM R-20, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO CF,
COMMUNITY FACILITY, REPEALING ANY AND ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First Reading)
The Village Clerk read the items contained in the Consent Agenda into the record. Ms. Holly requested that
item 1B b e considered separately. Mr. Davis moved approval of the N ovember 4, 2003 C ouncil Meeting
Minutes. Mr. Quinton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Ms. Holly spoke of her concerns regarding the proposal to rezone the parcel of land owned by Miami Country
Day School. Ms. Holly specifically cited issues related to the preservation of the single family homes in the
neighborhood and of the School's possible encroachment. Due to the concerns expressed, Mr. Ullman
suggested tabling the item and made a motion to that effect. Ms. Holly seconded the motion to table and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
As a courtesy to the representative from Spillis Candela, Mayor McCoy suggested that Item 3A be heard prior
to Item 2A. As there was no objection from the Council, Item 3A was heard at this time.
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3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SPILLIS CANDELA
DMJM, SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY,
TO DESIGN THE CHARTER SCHOOL.
Mr. Benton provided the Council with background information regarding the process used to select the Spillis
Candela firm, as well as highlights of the letter of agreement which has been submitted. Mr. Benton indicated
that the Administration had negotiated a 7 1/2 % design fee which with a $5 million construction budget will
equate to a $375,000 fee. Mr. Benton stated that the actual fee may adjust upwards or downwards depending
upon the final Guaranteed Maximum Price that will be submitted by the selected construction firm. Mr.
Benton and Mr. Sarafan assured the Council that they would do their utmost to ensure that the Village receives
the best quality design and construction available.
2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) ANNOUNCEMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER'S INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS
AND APPOINTMENT OF THE AT -LARGE MEMBERS TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
AUTHORITY.
The Village Clerk requested that the Council Members announce their individual appointments so that the
information can be properly entered into the record.
Greg Ullman appointed Doug Garber
Jim McCoy appointed Steve Johnson
Ed Quinton appointed Alice Burch
Al Davis appointed Bill Heffernan
Herta Holly appointed Joan Lutton
Ms. Estep provided a list of the candidates for the at -large appointments and called them to the podium in
alphabetical order. Ms. Martha Anne Collins, Mr. Carl Commissiong, Mr. Dan Dower, Mr. Frank Henry, Mr.
Chris Kelley, Ms. Bobbie Mumford and Ms. Lisette Reid were present and spoke on their own behalf. Ms.
Elaine Lifton had indicated that she could not be present as she was in Tallahassee for a meeting. Mr.
Johnathan Rose and Ms. Diane Stewart-Muniz were not present.
Following the introductions, the Council Members voted for two at -large appointments. The results of the first
ballot were as follows:
Gregg Ullman Mumford Reid
Al Davis Collins Lifton
Jim McCoy Henry Lifton
Herta Holly Kelley Reid
Ed Quinton Kelley Litton
Based on the ballot #1 voting, Ms. Elaine Litton was appointed to the Board and a second vote was taken to
appoint a second at -large member. Only those candidates receiving votes in ballot #1 were eligible. The
results of the second vote were as follows:
Gregg Ullman Reid
Al Davis Kelley
Jim McCoy Reid
Herta Holly Reid
Ed Quinton Kelley
• Based on the ballot #2 voting, Ms. Lisette Reid was appointed to the Charter School Board.
• 4) ANNOUCEMENTS
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The Village Clerk read the announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None offered.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman spoke of the board appointments and wished everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving.
Al Davis Mr. Davis wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and encouraged everyone to
remember those fighting in the armed forces.
Herta Holly Ms. Holly spoke about the Fine Arts Commission art exhibit and activities.
Ed Quinton Mr. Quinton wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor McCoy Mayor McCoy congratulated everyone involved with the art exhibit and wished
everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The November 18, 2003 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk
Jim McCoy, Mayor