05-19-2009 Regular Meeting (2)•
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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: EstepBeMiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at the Village
Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following individuals present:
PRESENT:
Al Davis
Donald Shockey
Herta Holly
Steve Loffredo
ABSENT: Prospero Herrera (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Elizabeth Keeley, Recording Secretary
PRESENTATION
Florida House of Representatives, Ronald Brise addressed the Council regarding the recent Legislative Session.
Village Lobbyist, Robert Levy, also spoke to the Council regarding the recently ended Session.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE MAY 5, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mrs. Holly moved approval of the May 5, 2009 Council Meeting minutes. Mr. Loffredo 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
AND CREATING 523.1 (j) OF THE ZONING APPENDIX A, CONTAINED IN THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, CONDITIONALLY PROVIDING FOR
CHICKEE HUTS, SETTING FORTH THOSE CONDITIONS, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
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PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Second and
Final Reading — Public Comment Required)
Ms. Keeley read the caption of the Ordinance into the record. Mayor Davis called attention to the Staff's proposed
amendment which would add a provision to require an annual application of a fire retardant to the roof of a chickee.
Council Members spoke of the additional language and verified through Mr. Dacquisto the mechanism to ensure
compliance. Mayor Davis opened the floor for the Public Hearing and seeing no one who wished to speak on the
issue, closed the Public Hearing. Mrs. Holly moved to adopt the Ordinance, as amended, on second and fmal reading.
Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was 3 to 1 in favor of the motion with Mr. Shockey dissenting.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING TROPICAL CHEVROLET'S REQUEST FOR A
TIME EXTENSION TO RESOLUTION NO. 1125-07.
Mr. Benton briefly summarized the matter and indicated that representatives from Tropical were present to answer
any questions that the Council may have. Mr. Loffredo expressed his current concerns regarding granting an
extension to the original resolution as economic conditions have so drastically changed. Mr. Shockey asked for
clarification on Tropical's plans for the property and the roadway itself. Mr. Ari Wildstein, representing Tropical
spoke of the need for a new service facility and the fact that due to new building codes, setback requirements, etc.
neither the north lot nor the west lot are buildable lots. He further stated that GMAC has agreed to finance Tropical's
plans to update their facilities. Mr. Sarafan indicated that Tropical will be responsible for the roadway once
ownership is transferred and compared the situation to a entrance drive into a condominium complex. Mrs. Holly
called the question and Mayor Davis reiterated that Tropical had agreed to compensate the Village $500,000 at a
minimum. The vote was 3 to 1 in favor of the extension with Mr. Loffredo dissenting.
• B) AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE RECYCLING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE AND BISCAYNE PARK.
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Mr. Benton offered background information regarding the agreement between Miami Shores and Biscayne Park to
pick up their Village's recycling materials. Mr. Loffredo moved to authorize the agreement extension. Mrs. Holly
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
C) AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE HURRICANE DEBRIS CLEAN-UP CONTRACT WITH
BAMACO INC.
Mr. Benton provided the Council with information related to the existing contract with Bamaco Inc., indicating that
Bamaco has agreed to honor their prices to extend the contract. Mr. Loffredo moved to authorize extension of the
Hurricane Debris Clean -Up contract with Bamaco Inc. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor of the motion.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Keeley read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Amy Fertile from the Center for Family Enrichment spoke of the need for foster and adoptive parents and urged
residents to get involved with the program.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Herta Holly Mrs. Holly thanked Representative Brisd and Lobbyist Robert Levy for their informative
presentations. Mrs. Holly reminded residents of the Memorial Day event.
• Donald Shockey Mr. Shockey thanked Informed Families for the Monday night event and commended the
Village Manager on the grant writer initiative.
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo spoke of N.E. 2nd Avenue and asked about plans for traffic control and
enforcements.
Al Davis Mayor Davis spoke of the upcoming Memorial Day service.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The May 19, 2009 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Al Davis, Mayor