04-18-2006 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 Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 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
Stephen Loffredo
Jim McCoy
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
PRESENTATIONS
Council Members were presented with their annual $1.00 compensation check from the Village.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 4, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mrs. Holly moved approval of the April 4, 2006 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL TO THE BISCAYNE BOULEVARD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA).
There were two residents recommended for the appointment, Mr. Martin Scasserra and Mr. Steven Zelkowitz.
Both gentlemen were present to speak on their own behalf. However, Mr. Scasserra withdrew his name from
consideration for appointment, indicating that Mr. Zelkowitz had more experience in the CRA arena. Mr.
Loffredo moved to appoint Mr. Steve Zelkowitz to the Biscayne Boulevard Community Redevelopment Agency.
Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL
A) REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF QUARTERLY DRAW OF FUNDS.
Mr. Steve Johnson, Treasurer of the School Board Authority provided the financial reports to the Council and
requested the quarterly draw from the Village. Mrs. Holly moved to accept the reports and issue the quarterly
draw. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mark Malatak
A) REQUEST APPROVAL OF LOAN REFINANCING PROPOSAL.
The Village's Finance Director, Mark Malatak, offered information relating to the proposal to refinance and
consolidate outstanding loans which would yield the necessary additional monies to fund the Village's portion of
the N.E. 2nd Avenue improvement project, as well as construction of the motor pool building. Clarification on the
funding sources to repay the debt was specified: local option gas taxes, fleet maintenance/internal service funds,
covenant to budget. Mr. McCoy moved to approve moving forward with the refinancing contracts, subject to the
review and approval of form by the Village Attorney. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
• A) APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BISCAYNE PARK
AND MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGARDING ASSUMPTION OF THEIR RECYCLING PROGRAM.
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Mr. Benton stated that Mr. Sarafan had worked with the Attorney for Biscayne Park to draft a Memorandum of
Understanding which would provide for Miami Shores Village to assume Biscayne Park's recycling program. Mr.
Benton indicated that the program would begin sometime in the month of June. Mrs. Holly moved to approve
execution of the Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
5) VILLAGE COUNCIL
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY'S PLAN FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRANSMISSION
POLES AND LINES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN MIAMI SHORES, BISCAYNE PARK OR EL
PORTAL IN ORDER TO CONNECT THE ARCH CREEK SUBSTATION TO A SUBSTATION
LOCATED IN EL PORTAL. Sponsored by Councilwoman Herta Holly
Mrs. Holly expressed her opinions regarding sponsoring the second resolution, stressing the need to continue to relay
our concerns to FLP and their representatives. Mr. Benton then provided those in attendance with an update on the
actions the Village Administration has taken Mrs. Holly moved to approve the Resolution as presented. Mr.
Loffredo seconded the motion. Mr. Loffredo spoke of the need for the Village to have a plan so that we are prepared
for the route ultimately proposed by FPL. Mayor Davis called for the vote which was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
6) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Jennifer Bellinson Ms. Bellinson, representing a coalition of local residents, spoke about the proposed FPL
transmission line installation and the efforts to oppose its installation in the tri -Village area.
8) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Herta Holly Mrs. Holly complimented the Recreation Department Staff on the successful Marshmallow
Drop.
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo reiterated the comments made by Mrs. Holy with respect to the Marshmallow
Drop.
Jim McCoy No Comment
JC Rodriguez No Comment
Mayor Davis Mayor Davis spoke of the Egg Dive and the Marshmallow Drop and thanked Bob Bourne
for his role in securing the helicopter for the event.
9) ADJOURNMENT
The April 18, 2006 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
iAl Davis, Mayor
Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk
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