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Barbara Estep, CMC
VILLAGE CLERK
MIAM VILLAGE
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 aAMiamiShoresVillage.com
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at
the Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following individuals present:
PRESENT: Al Davis
Ed Quinton
Greg Ullman
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
ABSENT: Jim McCoy
Herta Holly
PRESENTATIONS
Al Berg, Director of the Planning & Zoning/Code Enforcement Department, made a presentation to Lauri
Hulsbergen in honor of the House of the Month award for February, 2005.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 4, 2005 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Quinton moved approval of the January 4, 2005 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Ullman seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) REQUEST APPROVAL TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND ALLOW PURCHASE OF A
NEW SCHWARZE STREETSWEEPER IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,034 FROM CONTAINER
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT CO. INC.
Mr. Benton provided information regarding the proposed purchase of a new street sweeper, indicating that
the Schwarze unit offers the best economical and efficient operation. Mr. Quinton moved to waive the bid
and allow the purchase of the Schwarze street sweeper to Container Systems & Equipment Co. in the amount
of $132,034. Mr. Ullman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BEL MAR ANNEXATION.
Due to the fact that only three Council Members were present, a discussion regarding whether or not the
Council wanted to discuss the item was held. Council Members chose to briefly discuss the information
provided and to ask initial questions of Mr. Benton and Staff. Council questions centered around
demographics of the area, the financial information provided and the annexation process itself. Mr. Ullman
suggested that a clarifying memorandum regarding the financing package be included for future discussions.
Following the discussion, Mr. Quinton moved to table the item until the February 15, 2005 Council Meeting.
Mr. Ullman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Estep made the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Three Barry University nursing students were present. One of the students spoke about their school
assignment and the purpose of their presence.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
All Council Members welcomed the students.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The February 1, 2005 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk
Jim McCoy, Mayor