11-20-2007 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 aOMiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at
the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following individuals in attendance:
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
CONSIDERATIONS
1) PLANNING & ZONING David Dacquisto
A) AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD TO DENY THE
INSTALLATION OF A "WATER FEATURE" IN THE FRONT YARD OF 1200 N.E. 96TH
STREET.
This item was not heard during the November 20, 2007 meeting. It is anticipated that the appeal will be heard at
the December 4, 2007 Council Meeting.
2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2007 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Herrera asked that his comments under Council Comments be expanded to include the information that the
referenced Book Fair was being held at Miami Dade College and additionally, that he spoke about researching
the establishment of a municipal foundation. Mr. Loffredo then moved to approve the November 6, 2007
Council Meeting Minutes, as amended. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of
the motion.
3) FINANCE DEPARTMENT Holly Hugdahl
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
CREATING BUDGET AMENDMENT #1 TO THE FY2007-08 OPERATING BUDGETS TOTALING
$228,712, REAPPROPRIATING $146,059 FROM THE GENERAL RESERVED FUND BALANCE,
$72,653 FROM THE CAPITAL FUND BALANCE; AND $10,000 FROM THE SANITATION
RESERVED RETAINED EARNINGS; WHICH WILL BE USED FOR ALL OUTSTANDING
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS INCURRED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2007.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Benton offered background information and
confirmed that the purpose of the Resolution is to bring funds forward from last fiscal year to pay charges
incurred during that fiscal year but not paid prior to the fiscal year end. Mr. Rodriguez moved to adopt the
Resolution as presented. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, CREATING
BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 TO THE FY 2006-07 OPERATING BUDGETS, INCREASING
REVENUES AND EFFECTUATING FUND TRANSFERS TO REVERSE THE YEAR END
BUDGETARY DEFICIT.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Benton provided information to the Council,
stating that the Resolution adjusts and balances the deficits and overages to the various funds and departmental
accounts. Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt the Resolution and attached schedules. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YEAR'S HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.
Mr. Benton related information contained in his memorandum regarding the current holiday schedule. He
requested that the Council consider closing the Village offices for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve due to
their falling on Mondays and historically closing at noon on those two days. Mr. Benton indicated that Garbage
and Recycling will still be picked up on Monday, though the Tuesday route will be picked up on Wednesday after
Christmas. Normal schedules will be in place for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Mr. Loffredo moved to
close the Village offices on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve for this year. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one present wished to speak.
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7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
• JC Rodriguez Mr. Rodriguez wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo spoke of the recent fund raiser at the Charter School and of the Tax
Reform vote coining up in January. He urged people to vote against the proposed
measure.
Hunt Davis Mr. Davis spoke of the Charter School fund raiser and of the recent tragedy to a local
martial arts Master.
Herta Holly Mayor Holly wished everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The November 20, 2007 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.
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Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly, Mayor