03-21-2006 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: EstepB@MiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at the
Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following individual present:
PRESENT: Al Davis
JC Rodriguez
Herta Holly
Steve Loffredo
Jim McCoy
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 7, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
B) REQUEST APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,500 TO THE INFORMED FAMILIES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
ORGANIZATION.
Ms. Estep read the items contained within the Consent Agenda. Mr. McCoy moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara Estep
A) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGAE, FLORIDA, CREATING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE VII, SECTION 2-100 ET SEQ. OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE,
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR LOBBYIST REGISTRATION, PROVIDING FOR
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CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Clerk read the caption of the Ordinance. Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt the ordinance on second and
final reading. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion. Mayor Davis opened the floor for the Public Hearing.
Having no one come forward to speak on the issue, Mayor Davis closed the Public Hearing and called for
the vote which was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, TO AMEND THE FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
TO ALLOW A GRACE PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS
FOLLOWING THE END OF THE PLAN YEAR AS PERMITTED BY THE INTERNAL
REVENUE SERVICE NOTICE 2005-42.
The Village Clerk read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt the
Resolution as submitted. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
3) VILLAGE ATTORNEY Richard Sarafan
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING HIRING SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
REPRESENT THE VILLAGE IN MATTERS RELATED TO THE POLICE RADIO
FREQUENCY "REBANDING" PROCESS.
Mr. Sarafan offered information relating to the police radio frequency matter and the rational behind hiring
specialized counsel in order to ensure that the Village's radio frequency transition is done smoothly. Mr. Sarafan
indicated that the cost of the special counsel will be paid for by Sprint/Nextel who is the organization that is
facilitating the rebanding. Mr. McCoy moved to approve the hiring of special counsel to work on the police radio
rebanding. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION
TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S PLAN FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
TRANSMISSION POLES AND LNES THROUGH MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE IN ORDER TO
CONNECT THE ARCH CREEK SUBSTATION TO A SUBSTATION IN EL PORTAL.
Mr. Benton provided information and materials relating to FPL's plan to erect and run power lines from their
Arch Creek substation to their substation located in El Portal. Mr. Benton spoke of the upcoming public meeting
scheduled by FPL for April 3, 2006 at the Community Center and urged people to attend the meeting in order to
complete comment cards and let FPL know of the concerns. Mr. McCoy moved to adopt the Resolution as
presented. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
5) VILLAGE COUNCIL JC Rodriguez
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS
PENDING AN INVESTIGATION OF THE DISCIPLINARY RULES OF DOCTORS CHAR]. ER
SCHOOL HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY MIAMI DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS OF CHOICE.
Mr. Rodriguez withdrew the item from consideration.
6) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
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7) PUBLIC COMMENTS
A number of parents from the Doctors Charter School, including John Pattavina, Peggy Rodriguez, Debra Parish,
Julie Obermeyer, Ann Marie Willenborg and Frank Henry, spoke of their concerns regarding the suspensions and
expulsions that have taken place at the School.
8) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Herta Holly Mrs. Holly thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and expressing their concerns.
Jim McCoy No comment offered.
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo spoke of the Charter School issue.
Al Davis Mr. Davis thanked the individuals for their attendance in.input on the School matter.
JC Rodriguez Mr. Rodriguez spoke about the school and his intention to sponsor an ordinance amendment
relating to the Council's authority regarding School Board decisions.
9) ADJOURNMENT
The March 21, 2006 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk
Al Davis, Mayor