02-07-2006 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
E-mail: EsteoB aeMiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at the
Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following individuals present:
PRESENT:
Al Davis
JC Rodriguez
Herta Holly
Steve Loffredo
Jim McCoy
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
PRESENTATION
The February, 2006 House of the Month Award was announced. The winner, Ms. Grace Arrascaeta, of 127 N.E. 97th
Street, was not present.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 17, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the January 17, 2006 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES
PURSUANT TO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
VILLAGE AND THE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, BY AMENDING
SECTION 18-79 "SERVICE RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE" OF THE VILLAGE
CODE TO INCREASE THE SERVICE RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FOR POLICE
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OFFICERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 18-83 "CONTRIBUTIONS" OF THE
VILLAGE CODE TO INCREASE THE MEMBER CONTRIBUTION TO 9% OF
COMPENSATION; BY RE -TITLING AND AMENDING SECTION 18-90 "ROSTER
OF RETIREES" OF THE VILLAGE CODE TO IMPLEMENT AN ANNUAL COST OF
LIVING INCREASE FOR RETIRED MEMBERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 18-98
"DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN (DROP) FOR SWORN POLICE
PERSONNEL" OF THE VILLAGE CODE TO PROVIDE FOR PAYOUT OF AN
EMPLOYEE'S SICK AND ANNUAL LEAVE UPON ENTRY INTO THE DROP;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record, indicating that this was the first reading and that the
drafted ordinance would need to be forwarded to the State for review prior to scheduling the second reading and
public hearing. Mr. Benton stated that the proposed ordinance amends to the Code to coincide with the labor
contract provisions. Mrs. Holly moved to adopt the ordinance on first reading. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE COUNCIL Steve Loffredo
A) DISCUSSION REGARDING BURYING POWER LINES.
Mr. Loffredo provided the Council with a summary of his report that he had previously distributed. He expressed his
belief that burying the power lines will help ensure the prompt restoration of power during power outage situations,
resulting in a safer community. Mr. Loffredo briefly outlined the estimated costs associated with the project, voicing
his opinion that the estimate of $30 million provided by FPL is too high and his calculations would result in a per
home cost of approximately $50 per month. Mr. Loffredo also spoke of the procedures to follow should the Council
choose to move forward with the project.
Each Council Member offered their opinions on the matter, with the majority of discussion centering on their
concerns with the associated costs, as well as the inexperience on the part of FPL to bury lines in an established
community (as opposed to a new subdivision). Council Members also spoke of unknown variables and costs that
would need to be paid by the homeowner, i.e. connecting the home to the transformer.
Mr. McCoy spoke of his intention to agenda an item for next Council Meeting regarding code enforcement and the
new ordinance relating to trimming trees away from the power lines. Council Members thanked Mr. Loffredo for his
work on the study.
B) DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF A LOBBYING ORDINANCE.
Mrs. Estep provided copies of ordinances from other municipalities, as well as the County Code section, relating to
lobbyist registration. She suggested that should the Council wish to institute a registration process for lobbyists, they
direct staff to draft an ordinance for their consideration. It was the consensus of the Council to have staff draft a
lobbyist registration ordinance.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Estep read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peter Walsh Mr. Walsh introduced himself and stated that he had filed papers as a candidate to run for District
108 State Representative.
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5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
All Council Members spoke of the Mayor's Community Task Force and the upcoming Mayor's Ball.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The February 7, 2006 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk