11-17-2009 Regular MeetingBarbara Estep, MMC
VILLAGE' CLERK
M.
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: EsteDB@MiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in the
Village's Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following individuals present:
PRESENT: Al Davis
Donald Shockey
Prospero Herrera
Herta Holly
Steve Loffredo
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mrs. Holly moved approval of the November 3, 2009 Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Mr. Herrera seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF
A CANAL RIGHT-OF-WAY TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH,
RANGE 41 EAST, PROVING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Benton provided information regarding the proposed resolution, indicating that the County was requesting a
formal Council resolution documenting the Council action taken during the June 5, 2007 Council Meeting. Mr.
Benton further explained that the right-of-way was being granted in order for the County to maintain the canal which
runs through the Public Works complex. Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt the proposed Resolution as presented. Mrs.
Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL Gary Meredith
• A) APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHOOL'S CODE OF CONDUCT AND
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STUDENT HANDBOOK.
Mr. Doug Garber, representing the Charter School offered information relating to the proposed amendments. Mr.
Garber confirmed that the proposed changes were routine and customary, i.e. the inclusion of a policy regarding
cellular phone use and clarifying the Administration's expectations of student conduct. Mr. Loffredo moved
approval of the proposed amendments to the Code of Conduct and Student Handbook. Mrs. Holly seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) APPROVAL OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE'S RANKING OF FIRMS WITH RESPECT TO
PROVIDING CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE ARRA
(AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.
Mr. Benton offered an overview of the selection process and advised the Council that the Village has previously worked
with the top ranked firm, TY Linn and has been satisfied with their work. Mrs. Holly moved to approve the Selection
Committee's top ranked firm of TY Linn. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
B) REQUEST APPROVAL TO AWARD THE ARRA ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BID
TO WEEKLY ASPHALT PAVING INC.
At the request of Staff, Item 1B was withdrawn from consideration at this time.
C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING INCLUDING THE VILLAGE'S
SANITATION AND STORMWATER CHARGES ON THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TAX BILLS.
Mr. Benton reviewed the Administration's proposal to include the Village's sanitation and stormwater billing on the
County's tax bill. Mr. Benton advised the Council that there is over $900,000 owed the Village and staff time that is
dedicated to sanitation billing, lien searches, filings and releases equals approximately 1 %2 of a full-time equivalent
staff member. Mr. Benton reviewed the advantages to the residents as well as the Village. Individual Council
Members voiced their opinions of the proposal, with Mr. Loffredo expressing his concerns with a perception of a tax
increase once the billing is included on the tax bill, and Mayor Davis assuring Mr. Loffredo that proper noticing will
be provided to the residents to counteract the misconception of a tax increase. Mr. Benton indicated that current costs
for billing out the sanitation and stormwater fees exceed $100,000. At the conclusion of the discussions, Mrs. Holly
moved to have the Administration move forward with the process of including the sanitation and stormwater billings
onto the County tax bills. Mr. Shockey seconded the motion and the vote was 4 to 1, with Mr. Loffredo dissenting.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Estep read the announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one present wished to offer any comments.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
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Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera spoke of the Charter School's fund raiser and a Cancer Walk in Coral Gables in
which he participated. Mr. Herrera also wished all a happy Thanksgiving.
Herta Holly Mrs. Holly echoed the comments of her fellow Council Members.
Donald Shockey Mr. Shockey complimented the Charter School on their recent direct mail piece.
Al Davis "Happy Thanksgiving"
7) ADJOURNMENT
The November 17, 2009 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Al Davis, Mayor