12-01-2009 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: EstepBMiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in
the Council Chambers of Village Hall. 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 17, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mrs. Holly moved approval of the November 17, 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 THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, CREATING BUDGET
AMENDMENT #2 TO THE FY2008-2009 OPERATING BUDGETS, INCREASING REVENUES
AND EFFECTUATING FUND TRANSFERS TO REVERSE THE YEAR END BUDGETARY
DEFICIT.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution into the record. The Village's Finance Director, Holly
Hugdahl, clarified questions regarding the transfer of funds from the General Fund into the Capital Projects
Fund. Mrs. Holly moved to adopt the proposed Resolution as presented. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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C) AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE, IMPOSING PROVISIONS AND
CONDITIONS RELATING THERETO, PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO THE
VILLAGE OF MIAMI SHORES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record. Mr. Sarafan provided general information
regarding the negotiated language contained within the proposed new franchise agreement. Mr. Sarafan
confirmed that there is some level of protection against the installation of high tension lines in the
agreement. Mr. Sarafan recommended adoption of the franchise agreement ordinance. Mr. Herrera moved
approval of the ordinance on first reading. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
At this time, an additional Resolution was introduced for consideration. Mr. Loffredo moved to place the
resolution on the agenda. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
D) RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL CREATING CERTAIN
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR
VILLAGE PROJECTS.
Ms. Estep read the resolution into the record. Mr. Sarafan and Mr. Benton briefly spoke of the need to
implement a policy relating to bidder qualifications. Mrs. Holly moved approval of the Resolution as
submitted. Mr. Shockey seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
• A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING EXPANDING THE SHORES
SHUTTLE SERVICE ROUTE .
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Mr. Benton spoke of the proposed expansion for the shuttle service, indicating that there is excess
TRANSIT funding which can only be used to actually move people from place to place. Council discussion
centered around possible issues that may arise with service to and from Aventura. Following the
discussions, Mr. Shockey moved approval of the proposal to expand service to include transportation to and
from the Aventura Mall. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
B) APPROVAL TO PURCHASE COMPUTERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,350 FROM
ADVANTAGE NETWORKING, INC.
Mr. Benton offered information regarding the proposed computer purchase and outlined the Village's
purchasing policy regarding purchases in excess of $25,000. Mr. Benton also indicated that Advantage
Networking's bid is lower than the State's contract price. Mr. Loffredo voiced his opposition to the
purchase, believing that the computers are an unnecessary purchase. Mr. Shockey moved approval of the
computer purchase through Advantage Networking. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was 4 to
1 in favor of the motion, with Mr. Loffredo casting the dissenting vote.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
TF Chambers Mr. Chambers asked about the status of a downtown business owner.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
• Al Davis Mayor Davis thanked the Council and staff for their dedication and service to the
Village and wished everyone the very best of holidays.
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Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera spoke of the North Miami Thanksgiving parade and congratulated the
Miami -Dade College President on his recent recognition.
Herta Holly Mrs. Holly wished everyone a wonderful holiday.
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo wished everyone a happy holiday.
Donald Shockey Mr. Shockey thanked the Council for their warm welcome to him on the Council
and wished everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The December 1, 2009 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Al Davis, Mayor