01-06-2009 Regular Meetingf
Barbara Estep, MMC
VILLAGE CLERK
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 aAMiamiShoresVillage.com
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 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:
ALSO PRESENT:
PRESENTATIONS
Herta Holly
Steve Loffredo
Hunt Davis
Prospero Herrera
JC Rodriguez
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Mr. Benton announced the winners of the Holiday Light Contest and presented those present with Certificates. The
winning residents who were not present will receive their certificate by mail. The 2008 winners are:
Francois Maclellan in the Major Light Display
Guillermo & Silvia Peraza in the Childrens Light Display
Dean Madigan in the Most Creative Light Display
Robert & Patricia Sweisberg in the Daytime Light Display
Nancy Aquilino in the Small Light Display
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
• A) APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Herrera moved approval of the December 2, 2008 Minutes. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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B) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY UPDATING THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT WITH THE ADOPTED 5 -YEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS
PROGRAM FOR FY2009-2013; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO TE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record and indicated that the second and final reading would
take place after the Department of Community Affairs issues their comments regarding the Plan amendment. Mr.
Rodriguez moved approval of the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
C) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, AMENDING SECTION 523.1
OF THE ZONING APPENDIX A, CONTAINED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, CONDITIONALLY PROVIDING FOR METAL, GLAZED TILE
AND ASPHALT SHINGLES, AS ACCEPTABLE ROOFING MATERIALS, SETTING FORTH
THOSE CONDITIONS, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record and advised the Council that the original ordinance
expired in November of 2008. Mr. Herrera moved to adopt the Ordinance on first reading. Mr. Rodriguez seconded
the motion. Council Members offered their comments on the merit of the ordinance. Mr. Sarafan asked if the
Mayor was going to allow for public comment on first reading. Mayor Holly opened the floor for public comment.
Resident and Chair of the Planning & Zoning Board, Rick Fernandez, spoke about the ordinance, expressing his
opinion that any new applications for metal roof installations be reviewed and decided upon by the Planning &
Zoning Board. Resident Francois Maclellan spoke of the shingle roof provision in the ordinance. Mayor Holly
closed public comment. Mr. Loffredo suggested an amendment to the motion to include a provision that the
ordinance be adopted for another one year period and that any new metal roof applications be sent to the Planning &
Zoning Board for approval prior to permitting. Mr. Herrera and Mr. Rodriguez accepted the suggested amendment
to the motion and the vote, when taken was 4 to 1 in favor of the motion. Mr. Davis voted against the motion.
D) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY FOR THE GOB PROJECT NUMBER 7 — DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS.
Ms. Estep read the title of the Resolution, explaining that the Resolution is a formality requested by the County for
the expenditure of Building Better Communities bond funds. Mr. Herrera moved approval of the Resolution as
proposed. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one present wished to speak.
4) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Members wished everyone a Happy New Year and good luck to the Gators.
5) ADJOURNMENT
• The January 6, 2009 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly, Mayor