09-21-2010 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: EstepB an.MiamiShoresVillace.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following Council
Members present:
PRESENT: Al Davis
Prospero Herrera
Hunt Davis
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 JULY 20, 2010 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AND THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 BUDGET HEARING MINUTES.
Mrs. Holly moved approval of the July 20th and September 8th minutes as submitted. Mr. Herrera seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE VILLAGE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 7,
ARTICLE I, CREATING A SECTION TO IDENTIFY A DEFINITIVE
TIME PERIOD FOR VILLAGE COUNCIL CANDIDATE QUALIFYING,
AND AMENDING SEC. 7-2, "ELECTION BOARD"TO REFLECT CURRENT
PRACTICES, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR RENUMBERING OF SECTIONS,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st Reading)
Ms. Estep read the caption of the proposed ordinance into the record. Mrs. Holly moved approval of the ordinance on
first reading. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. In response to Council Members questions, Ms. Estep explained
that the proposed ordinance will clearly define the candidate qualifying time frame rather than using the language that
is contained in the Charter which is subject to different interpretations. The proposed Ordinance will set a deadline
for submittal of the required paperwork which will allow the Clerk's office sufficient time to have the petition
signatures verified by Miami -Dade County. Following these discussions, Mayor Davis called for a vote which was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT David Dacquisto
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
APPROVING THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT) TO THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL
FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution into the record. Mr. Dacquisto explained the reason for the resolution,
indicating that the proposed amendments are insignificant and that in order for the Village to be consistent with the
other County municipalities, he is recommending approval of the proposed amendments. Mr. Dacquisto clarified the
level of service terminology and that these amendments will not affect the schools within Miami Shores. Mrs. Holly
moved to adopt the resolution as presented in the revised agenda package. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE COUNCIL Prospero Herrera
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
CONDITIONALLY SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE SOUTH
FLORIDA PARKS COALITION CHARTER AND THE PRINCIPLES
ON WHICH IT STANDS, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution into the record. Mr. Herrera requested that the Village support the Parks
Coalition's charter, advising the Council that by supporting the Coalition's Charter, the Village will not need to
change our policies regarding non-residents, nor forfeit any use of our parks. A brief discussion regarding the
rationale behind the Charters intent ensued. At the conclusion of the discussion, Mr. Herrera moved to adopt the
resolution as presented. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, EXPRESSING
SUPPORT FOR THE CITIES OF MIAMI GARDENS, DORAL, AND CUTLER
BAY, AND URGING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE THESE THREE CI1'1hS WITH THEIR
RIGHTFUL SHARE OF PEOPLE'S TRANSPORTATION PLAN SURTAX
FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY'S 80% SHARE OF THE SURTAX, AS
ORIGINALLY NEGOTIATED IN GOOD FAITH AND AGREED TO BY
MIAMI-DADE IN 2002, AND CURRENTLY REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 02-116, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution into the record. Mr. Benton provided background information relating to
the issue, indicating that the County ordinance addresses where newly incorporated cities CITT dollars should be
funded from but they would like to disregard the ordinance and fund the new city's CITT percentage from the
municipalities share of the CITT dollars. The municipalities in the County object to this method of funding the newly
incorporated cities and the proposed resolution supports the newer cities in their request for funding out of the
County's share of CITT monies. Mr. Benton recommended adoption of the resolution in order to show solidarity
with the other municipalities. Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt the resolution as presented. Mrs. Holly seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 Minute Time Limit Per Speaker)
No one present wished to speak.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Hunt Davis Mr. Davis congratulated the staff and administration on the budget process and expressed
his hope that everyone is enjoying the new tot lot.
Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera reminded residents that it is still hurricane season and also about the upcoming
Board and Committee appointments.
Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo echoed the comments of Mr. Davis with respect to the budget process,
especially during the very difficult budget year. He also spoke of the required upkeep of properties in foreclosure.
Mr. Loffredo spoke of his disappointment in losing the grant for solar panels at the motor pool building.
Herta Holly Mrs. Holly reminded residents that various entities are looking for charitable donations but
if you donate to the local schools and organizations, the funds stay within the Village.
Al Davis Mayor Davis had no additional comments to make.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The September 21, 2010 Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Al Davis, Mayor