01-04-2005 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, CMC
VILLAGE CLERK
MIAMI SHORESVILLAGE
Office of the Village Clerk
10050 N.E.2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Tel: (305) 795.2207
Fax: (305) 756.8972
E-mail: EstepB a(7,MiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at the Village
Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following individuals 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
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Berg made a presentation to Larry Anderson of 170 N.W. 92nd Street for the House of the Month award for
January, 2005.
Mayor McCoy announced the winners of the annual Holiday Light Contest.
Mayor McCoy presented resident Ken Lacy with a Certificate of Appreciation for his contributions to the holiday
decorations.
Lieutenant Harrison presented. John Bucki with the Mobile Patroller of the Year Award and resident Elizabeth Shoaf
with a Certificate of Appreciation for her assistance with the apprehension of two burglars.
Carol Schafineister, President of the Shores Performing Arts Theater Board, responded to questions posed by Council
Members regarding the status of the Theater. The Council requested that Ms. Schafineister return for the first meeting
in February with copies of financial statements and additional documents. The item will be scheduled under
Considerations for February 1, 2005.
CONSIDERATIONS
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VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 7, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING AND COUNCIL WORKSHOP
MINUTES.
Mr. Davis moved approval of the December 7, 2004 Minutes as submitted. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
2) PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT Al Berg
A) REQUEST APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AN OPEN
AIR CAFE AT 9540 N.E. 2ND AVENUE (THE VILLAGE CAFE)
Mr. Berg outlined the request before the Council indicating that the Planning & Zoning Board had reviewed the
application information. The Planning & Zoning Board is recommending that the Council approve the Special Use
Permiit. Following the Staff's clarification of the permit process and what information was contained in the
application, Mr. Davis moved to grant the Conditional Special Use Permit to the Village Cafe. Mrs. Holly seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) ADOPTION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM GUIDE DEVELOPED
BY TETRA TECH.
40 Mr. Benton provided a brief summary regarding the item, including information on the process of developing the final
policy before the Council. Mr. Davis moved adoption of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Guide. Mr.
Ullman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING N.E. 2ND AVENUE ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr. Benton offered information relating to the roadway improvement project. Mr. Benton introduced Bruno Carvalho
from Kimley-Hom who outlined the changes to the roadway streetscape plan necessitated by Miami -Dade County
rules and regulations. Mr. Carvalho indicated that changes to the original light posts chosen by the Village would be
made of a composite material rather than concrete. An additional change to the streetscape plan includes changes to
the type and size of tree called for within the line of sight of intersections. Mr. Carvalho stated that Kimley-Horn is
awaiting final word and clarification from the County with respect to the trees. A review of the sidewalk material to
be used in the construction of the project was shown. Mr. Davis moved to approve the changes to the streetscape plan
as presented. Mr. Ullman seconded the motion. Following a discussion regarding the preferential choice of concrete
color to be used, a vote was taken which was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Estep read the announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one in attendance offered any Public Comment.
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6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman thanked Mr. Sarafan for his work on the Theater issue and offered congratulations to the
people honored earlier in the evening. Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Al Davis "Ditto"
Ed Quinton Mr. Quinton wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Herta Holly Happy New Year to everyone.
Jim McCoy Mr. McCoy wished everyone a Happy New Year.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The January 4, 2005 Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:02 PM.
Jim McCoy, Mayor
Barbara A. Estep, CMC
• Village Clerk
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