03-17-2009 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, MMC
VILLAGE CLERK
HORES VILLAE
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(�.MiamiShoresVillage.com
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The Miami Shores
Council Chambers
present:
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSIDERATIONS
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Village Coundl held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in the
of Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following individuals
1) VILLAGE CLERK
Herta Holly
Steve Loffredo
Hunt Davis
Prospero Herrera
JC Rodriguez
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 3, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Rodriguez requested that the March 3, 2009 Minutes be amended to reflect that Richard Sarafan's absence
was excused. Mr. Loffredo moved to approved the Minutes as amended. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Lystad
A) REQUEST APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FORFEIIJRE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $7,500 FOR INFORMED FAMILIES OF MIAMI•DADE COUNTY.
Chief Lystad spoke of the various programs sponsored by Informed Families of Miami -Dade County and stated
that the $7,500 expenditure would satisfy a portion of the 15% charitable spending requirement. Mr. Rodriguez
moved to approve the appropriation and expenditure of $7,500 of forfeiture funds to Informed Families of Miami -
Dade County. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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3) FINANCE DEPARTMENT
A) APPROVAL OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE'S
RANKINGS AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE TOP RANKED FIRM.
Mr. Benton provided information relating to the RFQ process. He indicated that the Administration is looking for
the Council to approve the Selection Committee's ranking and authorize the Village to enter into negotiations with
the top ranked firm.
Mr. Loffredo received confirmation that the Village is looking to consolidate the IT consultant work as there are
currently two firms managing the system, one for the Police Department and another firm takes care of the
remainder of the Village's system.
Mr. Davis thanked the members of the Selection Committee for their work and moved to approve the rankings as
submitted and authorized negotiations. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor
of the motion.
4) VILLAGE COUNCIL JC RODRIGUEZ
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RENAMING N.E. 2ND AVENUE AS THE "VILLAGE
PLACE".
Mr. Rodriguez advised the Council that with the Chamber's new branding efforts, he believes that the Village
could rename NE 2nd Avenue to reflect the Chamber's recommended name. Mr. Rodriguez confirmed that the
County does not have a problem with an additional street name but the new signage has already been completed
and in many instances, is installed, so there would be a cost to make new signage should the Council go along with
his request.
Mr. Rodriguez then moved to approve the renaming of N.E. 2nd Avenue, from N.E. 91n north to N.E. 112th as
Village Place Avenue. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion.
Individual Council Members expressed their thoughts on the name -change. Staff confirmed that neither of the
current street names, N.E. 2"d Avenue and West Dixie Highway, will be retired. A County Resolution calls for all
street names to be represented on the street signage. Mr. Herrera suggested that the new street designation
apply only to the downtown area, N.E. 94th Street to N.E. 10P Street. Following a number of amendments to the
original motion, a final motion was developed. The restated motion, as accepted by Mr. Rodriguez was to rename
N.E. 2nd Avenue from N.E. 94th Street to N.E. 101st Street Village Place Avenue. Mr. Loffredo accepted the
restated motion. The motion carried by a 3 to 2 vote with Mayor Holly and Mr. Davis dissenting.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bekky Leonard announced a candidate forum to be held by the Property Owners Association. The forum will be
held on April 1st. Ms. Leonard also spoke aboutthe Mayor's Ball and wished everyone a Happy St Patrick's Day.
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7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
JC Rodriguez Mr. Rodriguez wished all of the Council Candidates good luck on the upcoming election
and urged everyone to get out and vote.
Prospero Hererra Mr. Hererra spoke about Unity Day and thanked Mr. Benton for speaking at the Miami -
Dade College Conference Day.
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo thanked all the staff for Unity Day.
Hunt Davis Mr. Davis spoke of Unity Day and House Bill HJR 835 and its companion Senate Bill SB SJR
735 regarding a tax cap.
Herta Holly Mayor Holly indicated that everyone should be aware of what is going on in Tallahassee
while the Legislature is in session. She also wished everyone a Happy St Patrick's Day.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The March 17, 2009 Coundl Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.
• Herta Holly, Mayor
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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