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02-21-2006 Regular MeetingBarbara Estep, CMC VIL..AGE 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: EstepB an.MiamiShoresVillage.com • s MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following members present: PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: PRESENTATION Al Davis JC Rodriguez Herta Holly Steve Loffredo Jim McCoy Tom Benton, Village Manager Barbara Estep, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Scott Seeburger of the Florida Department of Transportation gave a presentation to the Council regarding the South Florida East Coast Corridor Study. Following the presentation, Council Members advised Mr. Seeburger of their concerns, including train horns, increase in density for zoning, emergency vehicle access and increased traffic gridlock. It was confirmed by Mr. Seeburger that the project is in a study mode and that funding has not been identified or earmarked for the transit corridor project CONSIDERATIONS 1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep A) APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Mr. McCoy moved to approve the February 7, 2006 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. • • 2) CHARTER SCHOOL Maggie Manrara A) PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND REQUEST FOR QUARTERLY DRAW OF FUNDS. Mr. Steve Johnson, Charter School Board Authority Treasurer, advised that members of the Finance Board had individually met with the members of the Council to review the financial reports and to clarify their reporting format. Mr. Johnson offered to answer any additional questions that the Council may have. As there were no questions, Mr. Johnson requested that the Council approve the quarterly draw of funds. Mrs. Holly moved to release $90,000 to the Charter School which represents the quarterly draw for the third quarter. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the motion was unanimous in favor of the motion. Mr. McCoy raised the issue of alleviating the need for the School to come before the Council for future draws, as the funds have been budgeted and approved. It was the concensus of the Council not to make any changes in procedure at this time. 3) VILLAGE COUNCIL Jim McCoy A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROMOTING THE RESIDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY IN PROTECTING UTILITY LINES FROM HAZARDOUS LANDSCAPING (KOULST PROGRAM). Mr. McCoy outlined the program and its purpose, expressing his opinion that the Village needs to be proactive in the approach to enforcing the ordinance the Council recently passed relating to trimming trees away from the power lines. A lengthy discussion amongst the Council centered around whether or not any additional measures needed to be taken since the Council has already passed the ordinance. Following the Council's discussion, Mr. McCoy moved to direct staff to take a closer look at program and see if it is feasible and would be a helpful tool. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PICKING UP RECYCLING MATERIALS FOR BISCAYNE PARK. Mr. Benton summarized the issue, indicating that he had been approached by Biscayne Park's Public Works Commission regarding the possibility of Miami Shores Village taking over their recycling pick-up program. By consensus of the Council, Mr. Benton was advised to continue exploration of the matter. 5) VILLAGE ATTORNEY Richard Sarafan A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE 1ST AND 2ND AMENDMENTS TO THE DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL CHARTER. Mr. Sarafan offered background information to the Council, reviewing the stipulations contained in the ordinance relating to charter changes, as well as the Miami -Dade School Board's changes to the Council approved charter amendments. Mr. Loffredo moved to reaffirm the 1st and 2'" amendments to the Doctors Charter School Charter. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 6) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Village Clerk read the announcements. 7) PUBLIC COMMENTS Hans Lorenzo 108 seat. Mr. Lorenzo introduced himself and indicated that he is running for the State House District Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera introduced himself and announced he is also running for State House District 108. • • • 8) COUNCIL COMMENTS Herta Holly Mrs. Holly urged everyone to support Miami Shores' activities. Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo echoed Mrs. Holly's comments. JC Rodriguez Mr. Rodriguez asked people to support the Mayor's Ball. Jim McCoy Mr. McCoy spoke of the Mayor's Ball. Al Davis Mayor Davis thanked his colleagues for publicly supporting the Mayor's Task Force and the Ball. 9) ADJOURNMENT The February 21, 2006 Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:03 PM. Barbara A. Estep, CMC Village Clerk Al Davis, Mayor