07-21-2009 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, MMC
VILLAGE CLERK
MIAMI SHORES 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@MiamiShoresVillage.com
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2009
VILLAGE HALL
7:30 PM
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in the Council
Chambers of Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following members present:
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Al Davis
Donald Shockey
Prospero Herrera
Herta Holly
Steve Loffredo
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
ABSENT: Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney (due to illness)
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE JULY 7, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AND THE JULY 14, 2009
BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES.
Mrs. Holly moved approval of the two sets of Minutes as submitted. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA;
AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT CONTAINED IN
ARTICLE 2, "DEFINITIONS" OF CHAPTER 8.5 "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION"
OF THE VILLAGE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Dacquisto offered background information and the rational for the amendment. Mr. Dacquisto indicated that the
change in definition will allow for a homeowner to improve their property up to 50% of the value a year, rather than 50%
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of the value over the life of the structure. Mr. Dacquisto advised the Council that the proposed amendment is fair and is
in the best interests of the Village. Mayor Davis opened the Public Hearing. As no one came forward to speak, Mayor
Davis closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Loffredo moved adoption of the Ordinance on an emergency basis. Mrs. Holly
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
REQUEST TO ERECT BARRY UNIVERSITY BANNERS ON N.E. 2ND AVENUE.
Mr. Benton introduced Lynn Waterman, representing the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Waterman summarized the
proposal, stating that they are looking to foster a closer relationship between the Village and the University. The proposal
states that Barry University will pay for the banners. Ms. Ann Payton, a representative from the University, spoke of the
request. Ms. Payton clarified some questions posed by Council Members relating to the banner design, installation
timeframes, and storage. Following these discussions, Mr. Loffredo moved to approve the banner program, with the
installations to coincide with the Village banner installations. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL
A) PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF THE DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL ANNUAL BUDGET.
The School's Executive Director, Gary Meredith, provided information regarding the School's accomplishments and FCAT
scores. Mr. Meredith then provided an overview of the proposed budget, outlining the budget reductions and position
cuts. At the completion of the presentation, Mrs. Holly moved to accept and approve the Charter School Budget as
presented. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
• 4) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, SETTING TENTATIVE OPERATING AND
DEBT SERVICE AD VALOREM MILLAGE LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2009, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010; SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR THE TWO PUBLIC
HEARINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND PROPOSED AD
VALOREM MILLAGE RATES.
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Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mrs. Holly moved to adopt the Resolution. Mr. Shockey
seconded the motion. Due to the concerns regarding the cuts to the Recreation Department's tennis program, Mr.
Benton spoke of the agreement reached between the Village and the Tennis Pro, Ben Hanks, in reference to the
continuation of the tennis program under his guidance. The vote on the motion, when taken, was 3 to 2, with Mr.
Loffredo and Mr. Herrera voting against the motion.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Village residents, Allison Ludicke, Kelly Moore, Martha Schweiger, Peter Esteban, Marilyn Charles, Ken Kodish and Connie
Bishoff all spoke of their concerns regarding the proposed cuts to the tennis program.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo spoke of his stand against raising taxes for this year and his commitment to raise
the millage next year to preserve the Village amenities.
Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera thanked the residents who attended the meeting, reiterated his commitment to
continue the fireworks display, thanked Gary Meredith from the Charter School for his presentation and Barry University.
Herta Holly Mr. Holly thanked those residents who contacted her prior to the meeting and spoke of the
Council Member's accessibility.
Donald Shockey Mr. Shockey spoke of the Council's willingness to hear the resident's input but cautioned
against accusations. He spoke of the extraordinary efforts to get public input and urged understanding of the process.
Mr. Shockey also cautioned against spreading misinformation, asked that the tone be productive rather than rumor fed.
Al Davis No comment.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The July 21, 2009 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Al Davis, Mayor