10-18-2011 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: EstepB(WiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in
the Council Chambers of Village hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with the following individuals
present:
PRESENT:
FROM:
Hunt Davis
Al Davis
Steve Loffredo
Jesse Walters
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
ABSENT: Jim McCoy (due to illness)
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 4, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Loffredo moved to approve the October 4, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilman
Walters seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) APPOINTMENTS TO THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD (Four vacancies)
Applicants: Kristin David Cawn Mick DiGeronimo
Jonathan Meltz William Reich
Ms. Cawn and Mr. Reich were present and spoke on their own behalf. As there were four vacancies and four
applicants, Councilman Loffredo moved to appoint the four applicants to the Recreation Advisory Board.
Councilman Walters seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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C) APPOINTMENTS TO THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION (Five vacancies — 4 3 year and 1 one year)
Applicants: Susan Ackley Kristin David Cawn Miryam Rojas
Abbie Salt David Traupman
As Ms. Cawn was just appointed to the Recreation Advisory Board, she withdrew her name from consideration for
the Fine Arts Commission. Ms. Ackley, Ms. Rojas, Ms Salt and Mr. Traupman were all present and spoke on their
own behalf. With four applicants for five vacancies, Councilman Davis moved to appoint the four remaining
applicants to the Fine Arts Commission for the three year terms. Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
D) APPOINTMENTS TO THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION BOARD (Three vacancies)
Applicants: Mary Ross Agosta Kristin David Cawn Averill Lynne Dorsett
Mark David Hunter William Reich
Ms. Cawn and Mr. Reich withdrew their names for consideration. Mr. Hunter was present and spoke on his own
behalf. With three applicants remaining for three vacancies, Councilman Loffredo moved to appoint Mary Ross
Agosta, Averill Dorsett and Mark David Hunter to the General Employee Pension Board.
E) APPOINTMENTS TO THE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD (Two vacancies)
Applicants: Kristin David Cawn
A brief discussion regarding the infrequency that the Personnel Appeals Board meets took place. As there was only
one applicant for two vacancies, Mr. Hunter volunteered for appointment. Councilman Davis moved to accept Mr.
Hunter's application for appointment to the Personnel Appeals Board. Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Councilman Loffredo then moved to appoint Ms. Cawn and Mr.
Hunter to the Personnel Appeals Board. Councilman Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
F) APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD
(Five vacancies - 4 2 year and 1 one year term)
Applicants: Bruce Brown Kristen David Cawn
Linda Mennes Marty Mennes
Herb Spahn
Mark Gallo
Michael Schultz
Ms. Cawn advised that she was withdrawing her name from consideration. Mr. Brown, Mr. Gallo, Ms. Mennes, and
Mr. Mennes spoke on their behalf. Mr. Mennes indicated that he was willing to serve the one year term should he be
appointed to the Board. Paper ballots were completed with Mr. Brown, Mr. Gallo, Ms. Mennes, Mr. Mennes and Mr.
Spahn being appointed to the Country Club Advisory Board. Mr. Mennes was appointed to the one year term
position.
G) APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD (Three vacancies)
Applicants: Seth Bramson Victor Bruce Kristin David Cawn
Nina Korman William Reich David Traupman
Ms. Cawn and Mr. Traupman withdrew their names from consideration. The Council completed paper ballots for the
three vacancies. The result of the balloting was that Mr. Bramson, Mr. Bruce and Ms. Korman were appointed to the
Historic Preservation Board.
H) APPOINTMENTS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (Two vacancies)
Applicant: Rod Buenconsejo Kristin David Cawn
Manny Quiroga William Reich
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Ms. Cawn and Mr. Reich withdrew their names from consideration. Subsequently, Councilman Loffredo moved to
appoint Rod Buenconsejo and Manny Quiroga to the Code Enforcement Board. Councilman Walters seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
I) APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD (Three vacancies)
Applicants: Robert Abramitis Victor Bruce John Busta
Kristin David Cawn Richard Fernandez William Reich
Leslie Sanchez
Mr. Cawn and Mr. Reich withdrew their names from consideration. Mr. Abramitis, Mr. Fernandez and Ms. Sanchez
were present and spoke on their own behalf. Council Members completed paper ballots, the results of which were
that Mr. Abramitis, Mr. Busta and Mr. Fernandez were appointed to the Planning & Zoning Board.
2) VILLIAGE COUNCIL Steve Loffredo
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI'S
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF QUAYSIDE.
Councilman Loffredo offered background information, stating that he had received a report that had been presented at
the October 11th North Miami Council Meeting regarding the possibility of North Miami annexing an area north of
Miami Shores including Quayside. Councilman Loffredo indicated that subsequent to time the agenda was published,
he learned that the North Miami Council voted to not proceed with the annexation of that particular area including
Quayside. No action was proposed or taken.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 Minute Time Limit Per Speaker)
Kelly Moore, Girl Scout Troop #977 Leader and members of the Girl Scout Troop were present and thanked the
Council for their service to Miami Shores.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Jesse Walters Councilman Walters spoke of the downtown Open House event scheduled for Friday evening.
Steve Loffredo Councilman Loffredo thanked the members of the Girl Scout Troop for their attendance and spoke
of the Presbyterian Church Fair scheduled for Saturday, October 29th.
Al Davis Councilman Davis spoke of the upcoming Mayor's Ball event.
Hunt Davis Vice Mayor Davis thanked the Girl Scouts for attending the meeting and also spoke of the Mayor's
Ball scheduled for Saturday, November 5th
6) ADJOURNMENT
The Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.
ill Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk