03-15-2005 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, CMC
VILLAGE CLERK
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
Office of the Village Clerk
10050 N.E.2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Tel: (305) 795.2207
Fax: (305) 756.8972
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 in
the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following
individuals present:
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 MARCH 1, 2005 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
B) REQUEST APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,000 TO THE INFORMED FAMILIES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
ORGANIZATION.
Ms. Estep read the items within the Consent Agenda. Mr. Davis moved approval of the Consent Agenda.
Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADDING 7-3 TO BE ENTITLED "EARLY VOTING";
EXEMPTING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ELECTIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
PARAGRAPH (1)(b) OF SECTION 101.657, FLORIDA STATUTES, CONCERNING
EARLY VOTING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Davis requested an amendment to the
ordinance to delete reference to "council" elections, so that all elections, whether they are regular
or special elections, would be exempt from the early voting provisions. Following a brief
discussion, Mr. Davis moved to amend the ordinance to delete the reference to "council" elections,
and have it read simply "elections". Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor of the motion. Mr. Davis then moved to adopt the ordinance as amended. Mrs. Holly
seconded the motion. Mayor McCoy opened the floor for the public hearing. No one present in
the audience wished to speak to the issue and Mayor McCoy closed the public hearing. The vote,
when taken, was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, URGING THE MIAMI-DADE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO
PERSUADE THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO UTILIZE THE 2004-2005 DISTRICT COST
DIFFERENTIAL (DCD) UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT A NEW AND EQUITABLE
CALCULATION FOR THE DCD MAY BE DEVISED BY A QUALIFIED, UNBIASED
THIRD PARTY.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution. Mr. Benton provided information related to the item,
stating that the Miami -Dade County School Board was looking for support in asking the
Legislature to re-evaluate the funding formula. Mr. Davis moved to adopt the resolution as
presented. Mr. Ullman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
C) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO SIGN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO
HURRICANE FRANCES EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM AGREEMENTS, FINANCIAL
PROJECT NUMBER 417518-9-78-01.
This item was added to the agenda due to time constraints associated with the agreement
submission. Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution and provided basic information regarding
the matter. Mr. Davis moved approval of the resolution as provided. Mrs. Holly seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) Village Manager Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE `BEAST" MATERIAL
GRINDER/MULCHER.
Mr. Benton offered information regarding the "beast" chipper/mulcher, indicating that with the chipper
filed operation effectively closed, the Village has no need to keep the equipment. Mr. Benton went on to
say that the Village did not owe any additional money on the "beast", and that it was still carried a rather
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large resale value. Mr. Davis moved to approve the Village's sale of the equipment. Mrs. Holly seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
4) Village Attorney Richard Sarafan
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PROFESSIONAL COURSE
MANAGEMENT CONTRACT.
Mr. Sarafan provided a historical overview of the club's operations and leasing agreement. In addition,
Mr. Sarafan summarized the negotiations and the terms discussed between Professional Course
Management and the Village, referring to a Term Sheet included with the packet. Mr. Davis moved to
accept the terms and contract amendment proposal. Mr. Ullman seconded the motion. Individual Council
Members offered their opinions on the terms outlined and their views, generally, regarding the Country
Club operations. Mr. Johnnie LaPonzina, President of Professional Course Management, presented
information relating to the financial status of the Club's operations. Council Members discussed the
financial issues, the length of the lease agreement and demographic changes raised by Mr. LaPonzina.
Following these discussions, Mayor McCoy called for a vote which resulted in a 4-1 vote in favor of the
motion. Mrs. Holly opposed the motion.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one present wished to speak during this portion of the meeting.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman spoke about the upcoming election, there being three candidates for the three
Council seats available. He spoke of the importance of voting.
Al Davis "Ditto"
Ed Quinton Mr. Quinton introduced and thanked his family for their support over the last two years.
Herta Holly Mrs. Holly spoke of a number of the special events that are coming up in the next couple
of weeks.
Jim McCoy Mayor McCoy talked about the Mayor's Task Force grant funds that are available.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The March 15, 2005 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.
Jim McCoy, Mayor
• Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk