05-04-2004 Regular MeetingBarbara Estep, CMC
VILLAGE CLERK
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AMI SHORES VILLAGE
Office of the Village Clerk
10050 N.E.2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at the
Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following members present:
41111 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
PRESENTATION
Mr. Berg, Planning & Zoning/Code Enforcement Director, presented the "House of the Month" Award for
the month of May, 2004 to John Rossetti & David Holtquist.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 20, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES .
Mr. Davis moved approval of the April 20, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Quinton seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE PARK DRIVE, FROM N.E.
96m STREET TO N.E. 6'H AVENUE DURING THE BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONSTRUCTION.
Mr. Benton provided background information regarding the Church's request to have Park Drive
temporarily blocked during the traffic detours associated with the Biscayne Boulevard construction project.
Mr. Benton stressed that the road closure would be a temporary measure only and that final approval
would need to come from Miami -Dade County. Resident Alice Burch, spoke on behalf of the Church,
speaking of the Church School's expansion and their concern for the safety of the children crossing Park
Drive. Mr. Davis moved to allow the temporary closure of Park Drive at N.E. 96th Street. Mrs. Holly
seconded the motion. Council Members discussed whether anything should be done to ensure that
northbound traffic on Park Drive does not become a problem as well. Mr. Benton stated his belief that
blocking the northern end (at 96th Street intersection) would alert people that thru traffic was not permitted.
In addition, he stated that appropriate signage would be installed. Mr. Benton suggested that the Church
should look into placing a chain across the Church parking lot to dissuade drivers from proceeding north
on Park Drive and cutting through the Church parking lot back onto N.E. 96th Street eastbound. Following
this discussion Mayor McCoy called for a vote which was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RENEWING THE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE VILLAGE TO MAINTAIN THE STATE ROADWAY'S RIGHT-OF-WAYS.
Mr. Benton offered information regarding renewing the maintenance contract with the Florida Department
of Transportation for maintenance of the right-of-ways. Mr. Davis moved to authorize Mr. Benton to
renew the agreement as proposed. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor
of the motion.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Bob Hultz
Mr. Hultz, Interim Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, thanked the Council for
their support in the Church's request to close Park Drive. Mr. Holtz also spoke of
former Mayor and church member, Mike Franco, passing away.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Greg Ullman No comment offered.
Al Davis Mr. Davis spoke of former Mayor Franco's passing.
Ed Quinton No comment offered.
Herta Holly Mrs. Holly spoke of Mr. Franco's contributions to the community. Mrs. Holly
also congratulated the House of the Month award winners.
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Mayor McCoy "GO HEAT"
6) ADJOURNMENT
The May 4, 2004 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM.
Jim McCoy, Mayor
Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk