07-15-2008 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, July 15, 2008 in the
Council Chambers of 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) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE JULY 1, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AND THE JULY 8 AND
JULY 9, 2008 BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES.
Mr. Rodriguez moved to approve the July 1, July 8 and July 9 Minutes as submitted. Mr. Herrera seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, SETTING TENTATIVE
OPERATING AND DEBT SERVICE AD VALOREM MILLAGE LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008/2009, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; SETTING THE
TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR THE TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2008/2009 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND PROPOSED ADVALOREM MILLAGE
LEVIES.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt the proposed Resolution.
Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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C) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL SUPPORTING
THE CHILDREN'S TRUST WHICH IS A BALLOT QUESTION ON AUGUST 26,
2008, AND URGING ALL ELECTORS TO SUPPORT THIS IMPORTANT MISSION.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mayor Holly provided background information relating
to the Children's Trust, including several programs funded through the Trust. Mr. Rodriguez moved to adopt the
proposed Resolution. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING EXTENSION OF LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Mr. Benton offered information to the Council regarding the landscaping maintenance contract with FDOT,
stating that the Village maintains the right-of-ways on Biscayne Boulevard, N.E. 6th Avenue, and 103rd Street, all
of which are State roadways. Mr. Benton further stated that the Village has been maintaining these areas for
many years and the contract represents a continuation of the maintenance agreement which has previously been in
place. Mr. Rodriguez moved to authorize execution of the Landscaping Maintenance Agreement by the Village
Manager, Tom Benton. Mr. Davis 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 comments.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Members thanked the staff for putting together the FY09 budget document and wished everyone a safe and
happy summer recess.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The July 15, 2008 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Herta Holly, Mayor