04-07-2009 Regular Meeting•
Barbara 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
E-mail: EstepB aeMiamiShoresVillaae.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council heldtheir regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in the
Council Chambers of Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following Council
Members present:
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) PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT David Dacquisto
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AMENDING THE VILLAGE'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ZONING APPENDIX SECTION 523.1, TO PERMIT CHICKEES IN THE VILLAGE.
Mr. Dacquisto summarizedthe background information regarding the chickee matter, indicating that the
Council had instructed the Planning & Zoning Board to review the current ordinance to consider an
amendment which would allow chickee huts. The Planning & Zoning Boardheld meetings/public hearings
and recommends that the code not be amended. Mr. Dacquisto indicated that the Staff Report provides that if
the Council wants to allow chickees, restrictions and provisions are containedin his report.
Mr. Loffredo moved approval of proposed ordinance as submitted in the Staff Reportwith the stipulation of a
size limitation of 300 square feet. Mr. I-rrera seconded the motion. Council discussion centered upon
various provisions which were included in the Staff Report's proposed ordinance, including a stipulation for
insurance, and for pest control. After a short discussion, Mr. Loffredo amended his motion to approve the
proposed ordinance as submitted in the Staff Report but delete the included insurance provision containedin
the proposed ordinance. Mr. Herrera acceptedthe amendment and seconded the amended motion.
Prior to Mayor Holly calling for a vote on the motion, Ms. Estep andMr. Sarafan confirmedthat the item
would come back to the Council, in formal ordnance format, for two readings and the required public
hearings. Mayor Holly called the question for which there was a unanimous vote in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 17, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Rodriguez moved approval of the March 17, 2009 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Lofted) seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL TO CO -DESIGNATE
N.E. 2ND AVENUE FROM N.E. 94TH STREET TO N.E. 101ST STREET AS "VILLAGE PLACE
AVENUE".
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record indicating that the Resolution formalizes the
action taken by the Council during the March 17, 2009 Council Meeting. Mr. Rothguez moved approval of
the Resolution. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Mr. Davis reiteratedhis concern regarding spending funds
on new street signs with the current revenue reductions. The vote, when taken, was 4 to 1 in favor of the
motion with Mr. Davis dissenting.
C) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL AFFIRMING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO CO -DESIGNATE
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD WITHIN THE VILLAGE AS "HUGH ANDERSON BOULEVARD"
AND URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF
THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE VILLAGE'S
REQUEST TO HONOR ONE OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD'S INITIATORS AND MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE'S FOUNDING FATHERS.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the Resolution
as submitted. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion andthe vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
D) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL AFFIRMING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO CO -DESIGNATE
NORTHEAST 6TH AVENUE WITHIN THE VILLAGE AS "ELLEN SPEARS HARRIS
AVENUE" AND URING MIAMI DADE COUNTY COMMISSION MEMBERS AND
MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE
VILLAGE'S REQUEST TO HONOR ONE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE'S FOUNDERS.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record Mayor Holly offered her opinion that N.E. 6th
Avenue should be named after Bessemer rather than Ellen Spears Harris. As this was something that hadnot
come up previously, Mr. Loffrecb suggested whether it would be appropriate to defer the item. Mayor Holly
indicated that she felt it important to recognize an indvidual who resurrected the Shores following the stock
market crash. Mr. Davis movedto table the item. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
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3) VILLAGE MANAGER/FINANCE DEPARTMENT
A) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ADVANTAGE NETWORKING, INC.,
SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND VILLAGE ATTORNEY.
Mr. Benton outlined the information containedin the cover memo, indicating that the Village would be
consolidating IT services for the various cbpartments and that there would be a cost savings on the general
base services. Mr. Davis movedto authorize entering into a contract wth Advantage Networking subject to
approval by the Manager andAttorney. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
4) VILLAGE COUNCIL Stephen Loffredo
A) PRESENTATION ON SOLAR POWER.
Mr. Loffredo offered information regarding solar power, knowing that there is no funding to retrofit any
existing buildings or construct the new motor pool building utilizing solar power due to the high costs
currently associatedwith alternative power sources. However, Mr. Loffredo hopes that when economic times
are better, the Village will be able to take advantage of the new technologies that are being developed.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep readthe announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alice Burch Ms. Burch spoke of Mayor Holly's tenure as Mayor andthanked her for her service.
Bekky Leonard Ms. Leonard also thanked Mayor Holly, along with the remainder of the Council, the
Manager, Attorney and Clerk.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
JC Rodriguez Mr. Rodriguez spoke of his four years on Council, indcating he had enjoyed serving.
He commended Mr. Loffredo for his futuristic thinking.
Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera thanked Mr. Benton for the work of introducing the newly annexed area
into the Village. Suggestedthat residents spend Holy week with their friends and families.
Hunt Davis Mr. Davis spoke of the importance of resicbnts sending the letter contained on the
Village's website to the State Legislators. Mr. Davis thanked Mayor Holly for her two years of leadership and
for the support of the residents.
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo spoke of serving on seven different Council, indicating that he has had
the best experience with the current Council, an experience he will always treasure.
Herta Holly Mayor Holly stated that she has enjoyed being the Mayor and serving the residents.
She urged people to continue to support the Village.
8) ADJOURNMENT
• The April 7, 2009 Council Meeting Inas adjourned at 8:25 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly, Mayor