02-19-2008 Regular MeetingBarbara Estep, AMC
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
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, February
19, 2008 in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the
following individuals present:
PRESENT: Herta Holly
• Steve Loffredo
Hunt Davis
Prospero Herrera
JC Rodriguez
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ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 5, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Loffredo moved to approve the February 5, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Herrera seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) RATIFICATION OF THE FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES CONTRACT.
Scott Davis, the Public Works Director, clarified the placement and the language contained in the
Preamble, which is a new section of the contract. Mr. Davis further indicated that the 3% COLA awarded
is the same COLA as was paid for the previous contract year. Mr. Rodriguez moved to ratify the new three
year FPE contract. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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2) POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Lystad
A) REQUEST APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $76,000; $67,000 TO BE USED TO UPGRADE AND SAFEGUARD
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM, $4,000 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE
OF TACTICAL PATROL RIFLES; AND $5,000 AS A DONATION TO THE NATIONAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM.
Chief Lystad outlined the Department's request, summarizing the information contained in the distributed
materials. Chief Lystad offered information regarding the type of rifle the Department is reviewing for
purchase. Following a brief discussion regarding the proposed purchases, Mr. Loffredo moved to approve
the appropriation and expenditure of Forfeiture Funds as requested. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE COUNCIL
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FORMATION OF A
MUNICIPAL FOUNDATION. Prospero Herrera
Mr. Herrera introduced the item, expressing his opinion that there is a need to establish a foundation to
assist the Village in funding projects. Mr. Herrera indicated that he believes with the probability of budget
cuts, the formation of a foundation will allow individuals to donate money for specific projects and receive
a tax deduction for the donation. Individual Council Members offered their opinion of the formation of a
Village foundation, with a majority of the Members believing that the Mayor's Community Task Force
organization already accomplishes the goal. Additionally, Members expressed their concem that a new
foundation may funnel funds away from the Task Force. No action was taken at the conclusion of the
discussions.
B) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO
DISCUSS TAXATION ALTERNATIVES FOR THE 2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR.
Steve Loffredo
Mr. Loffredo read his memorandum into the record, indicating that he believes that a public meeting
should be scheduled in order for the residents to understand the budget implications from the recent tax
reform vote on Amendment I. Mr. Loffredo outlined his thoughts on the content and format of the
meeting, including soliciting input from the residents. Council Members agreed that such a meeting
would be beneficial. The consensus of the Council was to replace a regularly scheduled Council Meeting
with a Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The meeting will be held at the Community Center
and additional meeting notices will be posted to encourage attendance by the residents.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one present wished to speak.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
• Mayor Holly spoke of the Mayor's Ball and the Council Members urged people to attend the annual fund
raising event.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The February 19, 2008 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly, Mayor