02-03-2009 Regular Meeting•
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: Ester B(a)MiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 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 Manager
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 20, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Loffredo requested an amendment to his comments during the Council Comment portion of the Minutes. Mr.
Loffredo offered general language to be substituted and then moved to approve the Minutes as amended. Mr. Herrera
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) 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. Mayor Holly opened the floor for the Public Hearing. As
there was no one present who wished to speak on the issue, Mayor Holly closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Loffredo
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moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was four to one in favor
of the motion. Mr. Davis voted against the motion.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF DRAINAGE PROJECT
WORK IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF N.E. 93RD STREET.
Mr. Benton provided background information regarding the various drainage projects and their funding sources. Mr.
Benton indicated that additional funding was available and the contractor who has completed the other projects will
honor the bid prices and continue with additional work if approved. Mr. Benton suggested that the next areas to receive
stormwater drainage work would be N.E. 93`d Street just west of Bayshore Drive and a number of areas on Grand
Concourse. Mr. Benton confirmed that the total project cost is currently under budget. Mr. Davis moved to approve the
additional drainage work. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Mr. Loffredo moved to add an agenda item regarding the Miami Shores Christian Church. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Mr. Loffredo referenced the letter which was received from
the Board of Directors of the Miami Shores Christian Church, located just north of the Village Hall. The letter indicated
that the Church was interested in selling the property and asked if the Village was interested. Mr. Loffredo expressed his
belief that the idea should be explored with the Church. A majority of the Council agreed with Mr. Loffredo and
directed Mr. Benton to respond to the Church's letter and determine a level of interest and feasibility.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Two representatives from the Miami -Dade Fire Rescue Service were present with Division Chief Pedro Bass speaking
about the varied services the Department offers. Chief Bass also introduced fellow Division Chief, and Shores resident,
Paul Smith.
TF Chambers Mr. Chambers thanked the Village for the drainage improvements in the neighborhood behind K -Mart.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
JC Rodriguez No Comment
Prospero Herrera No Comment
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo commended the Fire Department personnel for their rescue services and also
commented on the article detailing the fmancial issues facing the Pembroke Pines Charter School System. Mr. Loffredo
reminded everyone that it is not just Doctors Charter that is losing State dollars and whose revenue is shrinking.
Hunt Davis Mr. Davis also spoke of the Charter School and suggested that if someone would like to
contribute to the School, they should get in touch with the School. Mr. Davis congratulated the Police Department on
their year-end crime reduction numbers. Mr. Davis urged participation at Unity Day and the Mayor's Ball.
Herta Holly Mayor Holly spoke of the Charter School fund raiser scheduled for February 5th, her State of
the Village Address scheduled for February 1 1th at the Country Club, and the upcoming Mayor's Ball, scheduled for
February 28th. See the special website at www.miamishoresmayorsball.com
6) ADJOURNMENT
• The February 3, 2009 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly, Mayor