09-02-2008 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, MMC
VILLAGE CLERK
IAMI
HORES 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(a.MiamiShoresViIlage.com
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in
the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order immediately following the conclusion
of the first of two Public Budget Hearings. The following individuals were present for the meeting:
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSIDERATIONS
Herta Holly
Steve Loffredo
Hunt Davis
Prospero Herrera
JC Rodriguez
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE JULY 15, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Herrera moved to approve the July 15, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Davis seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) REQUEST FROM TROPICAL CHEVROLET TO EXTEND, FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR,
PROVISIONS OF VILLAGE COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 1125-07, AUTHORIZING
VACATION OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF N.E. 5TH COURT AND PORTIONS OF N.E. 89TH
STREET.
Attorney David Sachs, representing Tropical Chevrolet, spoke to the Council and requested a time extension in
order to complete the conditions outlined in the Resolution. Mr. Loffredo asked about the appraisal on the
roadway and whether or not a price had been negotiated between Tropical and the Village. Mr. Sachs
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indicated that although an appraisal had been completed, no negotiations or discussions between the Village
and the dealership had taken place. Mr. Rodriguez moved to extend the terms outlined in Resolution No.
1125-07 until April, 2009 as requested. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE COUNCIL
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL SUPPORTING
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 8: LOCAL OPTION COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FUNDING, AN INITIATIVE CONTAINED ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 ELECTION
BALLOT, AND URGING ALL ELECTORS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL FUNDING FOR
THEIR COMMUNITY COLLEGES. Councilman Herrera
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Herrera provided background
information to the Council and explained the purpose of the Constitutional Amendment. Mr. Loffredo
moved to adopt the proposed Resolution. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL PROPOSING TO
AMEND A PORTION OF SECTION 523.1 OF THE ZONING APPENDIX A, CONTAINED IN
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, SO AS TO
AUTHORIZE, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDmONS, CERTAIN STRUCTURES KNOWN
AS "CHICKEES" AS DEFINED IN FLORIDA STATUTES § 553.71 (9)(i), AND
REFERENCING CONSIDERATION THEREOF TO THE VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 10 OF THE ZONING APPENDIX
A, CONTAINED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,
FLORIDA. Vice Mayor Loffredo
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Loffredo offered information relating to
chickee huts, indicating that he checked with neighboring communities and subject to some very strict
guidelines, other municipalities do allow them. Following clarification of the language contained in the
Resolution and what the Council would be voting on, Mr. Rodriguez moved to adopt the proposed
Resolution. 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
Kathleen Canary Ms. Canary spoke about the Village Board vacancies and the appointment process.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Hunt Davis Mr. Davis spoke about the P & Z Board member attendance.
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo spoke of his disappointment with the N.E. 2nd Avenue contractor.
Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera indicated that it was great to be back after the summer recess.
JC Rodriguez Mr. Rodriguez spoke of the N.E. 2nd Avenue project.
Herta Holly
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Mayor Holly offered congratulations to the Miami Shores Community Church on
their 75th anniversary. She indicated that they would be having a celebration service
and luncheon on Sunday, September 14th. Mayor Holly also spoke of the tropical
storms and hurricanes.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The September 2, 2008 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly, Mayor