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04-06-2010 Regular MeetingBarbara 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: EsteDB@MiamiShoresVillage.com • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with the following individuals in attendance: PRESENT: Al Davis Prospero Herrera Herta Holly ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager Barbara Estep, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney ABSENT Steve Loffredo PRESENTATIONS Mr. Benton presented Manny Quiroga with a Certificate of Recognition for his work in organizing the 1st Annual Classic Car Show on Unity Day. Mr. Benton presented the Doctors Charter School Band teacher, Mr. Lee Johanson with of Certificates of Achievement for various members of the Doctors Charter School Band. Ms. Estep presented Proclamations in honor of Water Conservation Month and Water Reuse Week to Mr. Jean - Baptist of the South Florida Water Management District. Ms. Alice Burch provided information to the Council with respect to Haitian relief efforts made by area schools. CONSIDERATIONS 1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep A) APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 2, 2010 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Mrs. Holly moved approval of the March 2, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. • • 2) VILLAGE COUNCIL A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP'S USE OF THE VILLAGE LOGO. Councilwoman Holly Mrs. Holly offered a summary of the Community Learning Partnership's mission and purpose, as well as their goals and some of their past activities. Mrs. Holly moved to allow the Community Learning Partnership to use the Village logo on their stationary and in conjunction with grant applications, etc. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. A brief discussion ensued, clarifying the purpose of using the logo, i.e. support and endorsement but no monetary obligation, Mr. Sarafan suggested that the motion include a caveat that the logo would be used "in a fashion approved by the Village Manager". Mrs. Holly and Mr. Herrera approved of the proposed amendment to the motion. Mayor Davis called for the vote which was unanimous in favor of the motion. B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE VILLAGE'S INVESTMENT POLICIES. Councilman Herrera Mr. Herrera explained the proposed resolution, supporting the policies that are contained in the Florida Statutes as they relate to investments in the Sudan and Iran. Following confirmation of the resolution's intent, Mr. Herrera moved to adopt the proposed resolution. Mrs. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton A) DISCUSSION REGARDING VICE MAYOR SHOCKEY'S COUNCIL SEAT. Mr. Benton read a letter of resignation submitted by Vice Mayor Donald Shockey. Following the announcement, Mr. Sarafan read the section of the Village Charter which addresses vacancies that occur on the Village Council. Council Members expressed their appreciation of Mr. Shockey's work on the Council and indicated that since Mr. Loffredo was not present, they would not take any action at this time. The issue of a replacement Council Member will be included on the April 20, 2010 Council Meeting agenda. 4) ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Estep read the announcements. 5) PUBLIC COMMENTS Ruben Matz Mr. Matz spoke about County permitting issues facing the downtown business district and the need for a sewer system to revitalize the district. Todd Leoni Mr. Leoni also spoke about the downtown district and the need for something to be done. Eddie Lewis Mr. Lewis spoke of the success of recent events in the Village and the upcoming Oratorical competition hosted by the Optimist Club. This event is on April 27th at 7:00 PM at the Community Center. 6) COUNCIL COMMENTS Herta Holly Marshmallow Drop. Prospero Herrera events held recently. Al Davis Mrs. Holly commended the Recreation Department staff on the success of the Mr. Herrera also commended the Recreation staff and the Task Force for the successful Mr. Herrera also spoke of the importance of completing the census forms. Mayor Davis spoke about the Marshmallow Drop, the Egg -Dive and of Unity Day. • 7) ADJOURNMENT The Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. Barbara A. Estep, MMC Village Clerk • • Al Davis, Mayor