09-04-2007 Regular MeetingBarbara 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: EstepB@MiamiShoresVillage.com
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 4, 2007.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:25 PM following the Budget Hearing. The following individuals were present:
PRESENT: Herta Holly
Steve Loffredo
Hunt Davis
Prospero Herrera
JC Rodriguez
IDALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
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CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
JULY 17, 2007 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 24 AND JULY 25, 2007 BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
JULY 25, 2007 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Mr. Herrera moved approval of the various Meeting Minutes as submitted. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion. Mr.
Loffredo indicated that he would have liked to see more detail in the Budget Workshop minutes but understood that
what was provided was standard. The vote, when taken, was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9-42 (1),
(1)(a), (2), AND (3), OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THE FEES
CHARGED FOR GARBAGE & TRASH COLLECTION, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN
SAID FEES, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Clerk read the title of the proposed ordinance and explained that due to the time constraints in sending out the
annual and quarterly billing, the ordinance was to be considered for adoption on an emergency basis. Mr. Rodriguez
moved approval of the Ordinance to increase the garbage and trash collection fees on an emergency basis. Mr. Davis
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
C) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION
20-104 (c), OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THE STORMWATER
UTILITY FEES, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN SAID FEES, PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Clerk read the title of the proposed ordinance and indicated that the same circumstances applied to the
Stormwater utility billing as the garbage and trash billing. Therefore, the ordinance was to be considered for adoption
on an emergency basis. Mr. Herrera moved to adopt the Ordinance to increase the Stormwater Utility fee on an
emergency basis. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Lystad
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING TRANSFERRING K-9 JAKE TO HIS
HANDLER, OFFICER RICH JESSUP UPON OFFICER JESSUP'S LEAVING VILLAGE
EMPLOYMENT.
Chief Lystad advised the Council that Officer Jessup was retiring and his K-9 partner Jake had reached a point
when retirement was advisable. Chief Lystad stated that as Jake had become a part of the Jessup family and was
due to be retired, he was recommending that the Village transfer Jake to Officer Jessup. Mr. Rodriguez moved
to approve the transfer of K-9 Jake to Officer Jessup. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE ATTORNEY Richard Sarafan
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF
OUTSTANDING CODE ENFORCEMENT FINES AND LIENS.
Mr. Sarafan summarized the information contained in his memorandum, indicating that there are a number of
liens that are uncollectible due to a variety of circumstances. Mr. Sarafan also outlined the methods used by other
municipalities to collect outstanding liens, many of which use the same process that Miami Shores utilizes. He
further stated that he is familiar with a few municipalities that select approximately 12 property owners (The
Dirty Dozen) annually to more aggressively attempt to collect the outstanding liens. A discussion regarding
homesteaded properties and how that affects our ability to initiate foreclosure proceedings, as well as how a
property foreclosure affects the filed liens ensued. Mr. Sarafan indicated that Coral Gables is starting an amnesty
program and he was going to monitor their results to see if such a program is successful. At the conclusion of the
discussions, the Council asked the Administration to look into utilizing a "Dirty Dozen" approach for collection.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one in the audience wished to make any public comment.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo spoke about the N.W. 2nd Court resident's concerns.
JC Rodriguez
them well.
Mr. Rodriguez thanked Officer Jessup and K-9 Jake for their years of service and wished
Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera spoke about the need to get your hurricane supplies.
Hunt Davis No Comment.
Herta Holly Mayor Holly spoke of the recent power outage.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The September 4, 2007 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:54 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly, Mayor