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02-02-2010 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: EsteQB(a.MiamiShoresVllaae.com • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 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 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 JANUARY 19, 2010 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Mrs. Holly moved to approve the January 19, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and vote was unanimous in favor or the motion. B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO A GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF FORESTRY. Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Benton briefly summarized the grant parameters, including the fact that a formal resolution from the Council is required to be included in the grant application. If awarded, the grant will provide $24,000 in funding for tree installations throughout the Village. Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt the Resolution. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. • • C) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 197.3632, OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES, PROVIDING FOR A UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR SANITATION AND STORMWATER SERVICES TO COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS, AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PLACE THE VILLAGE'S PROPOSED NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS ON THE COUNTY TAX BILL, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Hearing Required) Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Loffredo expressed his opposition to the change in billing arrangements. Mrs. Holly moved approval of the resolution. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Mayor Davis opened the floor for the Public Hearing but seeing no one step forward to comment, subsequently closed the Public Hearing. The vote was called with a 3 to 1 tally in favor of the motion. Mr. Loffredo was the dissenting vote. 2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton A) REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND AWARD POLICE VEHICLE ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE TO PSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,069.78. Mr. Benton provided background information regarding the purchase request. Mr. Loffredo moved to waive the bid procedure and award the police vehicle outfitting to PSE in the amount of $39,069.78. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 3) VILLAGE COUNCIL Steve Loffredo A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A DONATION FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FOR HAITI. Mr. Loffredo spoke of the various municipalities that have donated funds and the many relief efforts being carried out in the community. Mr. Loffredo offered his rational for the donation request and subsequently moved to donate $10,000 to the MediShare organization for Haitian Relief. The motion died for lack of a second. Mrs. Holly voiced her concern about where the funds would come from, citing the budget constraints the Village is currently facing. Mr. Benton did indicate that there were funds available in the Non -Departmental Contingency Account should the Council choose to move forward with a donation. Mr. Herrera stated his belief that donating $10,000 is too much but thought that $2,500 or $5,000 to either the Red Cross or the Miami -Dade League of Cities would be appropriate. He further indicated that the after an initial donation, the Village could look at an additional donation in the future. Mayor Davis spoke of the very successful fund raiser held on Friday which raised close to $13,000 for MediShare and Dr. Pierre's group which supports a Haitian orphanage. Mayor Davis expressed his opinion that taxpayer money should be used for the operation of the Village, not donations. He further spoke of the numerous donation drives taking place for the relief efforts. Mr. Herrera again indicated that something should be done at this time and subsequently moved to donate $2,500 to Red Cross or the Miami -Dade League for humanitarian relief. This motion died for lack of a second. Mrs. Holly then moved to donate $2,500 to MediShare. This motion also died for lack of a second. Mayor Davis suggested that the individual Council Members think about the discussions of the evening and re - agenda the item, perhaps in a month's time, to look at the options. • • 4) ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Estep read the announcements. 5) PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 Minute Time Limit Per Speaker) Alice Burch Ms. Burch spoke of the relief efforts being carried out by the churches and specifically, the Presbyterian Church that has been working in Haiti for the past 24 years, and the Doctors Charter School students that are collecting donations. Ms. Burch indicated that the Council should not feel guilty for not donating taxpayer dollars. Eddie Lewis Mr. Lewis indicated that he was appalled by the decision of the Council and agrees that waiting until next month is okay. He spoke of the Optimist Club benefit on February 131 and urged participation. William Wells Mr. Wells indicated that he was ashamed of the Council for their disregard for the suffering. 6) COUNCIL COMMENTS Steve Loffredo No comment. Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera stated that there is no shame in what the Council did, which was to wait until they are all in sync about their efforts. He further spoke of the upcoming Mayor's Ball. Herta Holly Mrs. Holly congratulated the Optimist's for their plans and spoke of the success of Friday night's efforts. She indicated that most individuals are donating whatever and however they can. She stated that she can spend her own money more freely than the Village's taxpayer dollars. Al Davis Mayor Davis indicated that the Council is not giving up the idea of a donation but asked everyone to understand that the Council needs to worry about where the funding comes from. Mayor Davis spoke about the upcoming Mayor's Benefit Ball. 7) ADJOURNMENT The February 2, 2010 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. Barbara A. Estep, MMC Village Clerk Al Davis, Mayor