04-01-2008 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
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 1,
2008, in the Council Chambers of 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
PRESENTATION
Mr. Benton announced that Rand and Patty Lieber of 137 N.E. 92nd Street were the recipients of the April,
2008 House of the Month award.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 18, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Herrera moved approval of the March 18, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Rodriguez seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270, ARTICLE IV,
SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EXPANDED
LIST OF PERMITTED USES IN THE C DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record. Mr. Rodriguez moved to adopt
the Ordinance on second and final reading. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Mayor Holly
opened the floor for the Public Hearing. As no one present wished to speak, Mayor Holly
closed the Public Hearing and called for the vote which was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
C) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270
ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 5, SECTION 521, REQUIRED OFF-STREET
PARKING FOR STUDIO ARTS IN THE C DISTRICT; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record. Mr. Rodriguez moved to adopt
the proposed Ordinance on second and final reading. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion.
Mayor Holly opened the floor for the Public Hearing but no one wished to speak on the
matter. Therefore, Mayor Holly closed the Public Hearing and called for the vote which was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
D) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL,
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
3 "ALARM SYSTEMS" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BY REPEALING ARTICLE II, "BURGLARY
AND ROBBERY ALARMS" IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING
A NEW ARTICLE II, TITLED "ALARM SYSTEMS" WHICH
PROVIDES FOR REGISTERING AND MONITORING
ALARMS SYSTEMS THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF ALARM
PERMITS, SETTING FORTH RULES AND PENALTIES FOR
FALSE ALARM INSTANCES, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record. Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt the Ordinance on
second and final reading. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Mr. Sarafan clarified the minor amendments he
proposed which related to the appeal process outlined in the ordinance. Mayor Holly opened the floor for the
Public Hearing. Resident Robert Swan expressed his concerns with the proposed ordinance which will
increase the registration fee as well as the fines for false alarm calls. Mr. Swan stated his belief that the fees
and fines should not be increases and asked that the Council consider the matter. No one else in attendance
wished to speak on the proposed Ordinance. Mayor Holly closed the Public Hearing and called for a vote
which was unanimous in favor of the motion to adopt the proposed Ordinance as amended.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) REQUEST APPROVAL TO REAPPROPRIATE AND EXPEND $14,500 FROM THE
NON -DEPARTMENTAL CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE RECREATION
DEPARTMENT CAPITAL EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A NEW
COPIER.
Mr. Benton explained the request to transfer funds, as the need for Recreation to purchase a new copier
had not been planned nor anticipated. Council discussion centered upon the particulars of the copier and
the Recreation Department's use of the copier, i.e. quarterly brochure, specialty posters, etc. The Council
members expressed their concerns relating to the expense but conceded the need to transfer funds to
facilitate the purchase. Mr. Loffredo moved to approve the transfer and expenditure of $14,500 from the
Non -Departmental Contingency Account to the Recreation Department Capital Expenditure Account. Mr.
Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) REQUEST APPROVAL TO REAPPROPRIATE AND EXPEND $295,485 FROM THE
NON -DEPARTMENTAL CONTINENCY ACCOUNT TO THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, FLEET MAINTENANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND AND THE
DEBT SERVICE FUND TO FUND THE NEGOTIATED PBA BENEFITS AWARDED
IN THE NEW CONTRACT.
Mr. Benton advised the Council that the request represents the funding set-aside to fund the various
benefits awarded in the negotiated PBA contract. Mr. Loffredo moved to approve the transfer and
expenditure of $295,485 from the Non -Departmental Contingency Account to the Police Department, Fleet
Maintenance Internal Service Fund and the Debt Service Fund. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one present wished to offer any Public Comments
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Hunt Davis No Comment
Steve Loffredo Commended the Miami Shores and Miami -Dade County Police Departments for
their response to the Walgreen's robbery.
Prospero Herrera Recognized the Walgreen's Manager for his bravery and the Police Department
for their professionalism.
JC Rodriguez No Comment
Herta Holly Mayor Holly spoke of the upcoming Blood Drive at the Charter School.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The April 1, 2008 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly, Mayor