06-05-2007 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, MMC
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: EsteDB(c 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, June 5, 2007, in the
Council Chambers of Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following members present:
PRESENT:
Herta Holly
Steve Loffredo
Hunt Davis
Prospero Herrera
JC Rodriguez
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Benton presented the June, 2007 House of the month award to Jorge and Felisa Padilla of 92 N.W. 100th Terrace.
Legislative Update by State Representative Ronald Brise.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mark A. Malatak
A) PRESENTATION BY JERRY CHIOCCA OF RACHLIN, COHEN & HOLTZ, REGARDING THE
2006 FINANCIAL AUDIT AND THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT.
Mr. Jerry Chiocca, from the auditing firm of Rachlin, Cohen & Holtz, presented highlights of the 2006
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Mr. Chiocca reported no irregularities in the financial reports. In response
to questions posed by Council Members, Mr. Chiocca clarified and confirmed figures that were contained within the
report.
State Representative Ronald Brise arrived and provided the Council and audience with an update on the property tax
reform discussions and the upcoming special legislative session scheduled to begin June 12. Representative Brise
advised that there were a number of plans still being discussed and summarized the main points of the major plans. In
addition, Mr. Brise spoke of the new insurance legislation as well as bills he sponsored and shepherded through the
legislature.
2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE MAY 1, 2007 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Herrera moved to approve the May 1, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT David Dacquisto
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF AN ALLEYWAY ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY
OF MIAMI SHORES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC. RESERVING EASEMENTS FOR
EXISTING UTILITIES IN PLACE, PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record, indicating that an amended Resolution had been
distributed at the dais and included changes made at the request of the Village Attorney. Mr. Dacquisto reviewed the
details specific to the property and to the requested alleyway vacation. Mr. Dacquisto highlighted the area on an
aerial photograph and clarified that the proposed vacation was to entail only the portion of the alleyway which is
adjacent to their parking lot. Mr. Dacquisto stated that Staff is recommending approval with certain conditions, and
read the conditions, which are included in the resolution, into the record. Discussion amongst the Council centered
around the planned improvements to the property. Mr. Sarafan confirmed with the Condominium Association's
President that she understood the conditions, including the expectation of payment to the Village for the vacated
property. Subsequent to these discussions, Mr. Loffredo moved to approve the Resolution distributed at the meeting.
Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING GRANTING THE TRANSFER OF A
CANAL RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE MIAMI SHORES PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX.
Mr. Benton provided information and details regarding the request from Miami -Dade County to be granted canal and
right-of-way located within the Public Works complex. Mr. Benton stated that the canal serves as a run-off canal for
the housing development just north of the complex into the Little River Canal and the County is looking to acquire the
canal for maintenance purposes . The Council questioned the amount of right-of-way to be granted, expressing some
concern regarding the approximate 100 foot of land. At the conclusion of the discussions, Mr. Rodriguez moved
approval of the Resolution. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present wished to offer any public comment.
7) COUNCIL COMMENT
Hunt Davis Mr. Davis spoke of his recent visit to the Library and urged residents to take advantage of
this great facility.
Steve Loffredo
Mr. Loffredo reported on a recent discussion he had with various legislators regarding tax
reform. In addition, Mr. Loffredo congratulated the Barry University Golf Team on winning
the Division II Championship.
Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera spoke of the Charter School's end of the year picnic and his donation to the
PBA's charity to support families of fallen officers.
JC Rodriguez Mr. Rodriguez reminded the residents about getting their trees trimmed by professionals
now that the hurricane season has begun.
Herta Holly Mayor Holly thanked staff for the Memorial Day service and commented on the New Times
"Best of' list which lists former Mayor Al Davis as the Best Politician and our
Marshmallow Drop as the Best Kids Thrill.
8) ADJOURN
The June 5, 2007 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
iBarbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly
Mayor