01-17-2012 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Office of the Village Clerk
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in the
Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with the following members
present:
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSIDERATIONS
Jim McCoy
Hunt Davis
Al Davis
Steve Loffredo
Jesse Walters
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Elizabeth Keeley, Finance Department
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 3, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Vice Mayor Davis moved approval of the January 3, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilman
Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF ADEQUATE
HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING AND TIER I DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
(DHS) DESIGNATION FOR THE MIAMI -FORT LAUDERDALE URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE (UASI).
Ms. Keeley read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Benton offered background information related
to the proposed resolution which was offered by the Department of Homeland Security. Councilman Loffredo
moved to adopt the Resolution as submitted. Vice Mayor Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE COUNCIL
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A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CODE
TO PERMIT XERISCAPING AS PERMISSIBLE LANDSCAPING IN FRONT YARDS.
Steve Loffredo
Mr. Loffredo summarized the issue before the Council, indicating that he had been approached by a resident
regarding the xeriscaped yard he had installed which is not permitted by the Village Code. Councilman Loffredo
pointed out that he doesn't necessarily agree with the yard's appearance but stated his belief that it is very
beautifully done. Based on the resident's request and his belief that the idea deserves consideration, Councilman
Loffredo agreed to place the item on the agenda. Councilman Walters indicated that another resident has planted a
xeriscape yard as well. Following the discussion, Councilman Walters moved to ask the Planning & Zoning Board
to research and report back to the Council as to whether creating an amendment for xeriscaping in the front yard to
the Code would be appropriate and if so, to what extent. Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL ENDORSING HOUSE BILL 903
REGARDING CAPITAL OUTLAY REVENUE SHARING BY THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
ON A PER -STUDENT PRO RATA BASIS FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Hunt Davis
Vice Mayor Davis spoke of the inequality of charter school funding and the proposed legislation to amend the
formula used to calculate charter school versus traditional public school funding. Councilman Loffredo moved to
adopt the proposed Resolution. Councilman Walters seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of
the motion. Mr. Sarafan spoke of the need to clarify the Council's purpose in supporting the proposed legislation
so there are no unintended consequences in the future. Vice Mayor Davis indicated that it is not his intention to
allow for changes in the Doctors Charter School operations without approved Charter amendments.
• 3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Keeley read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Richard Criswell Mr. Criswell provided information relating to his xeriscaped yard.
Alice Burch Ms. Burch spoke of the charter school legislation.
Alexander Pinacho Mr. Pinacho introduced himself as the Assistant Store Manager for the new TD Bank
being built on Biscayne Boulevard and announced the Grand Opening and Ribbon
Cutting.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Al Davis Councilman Davis spoke of the charter school legislation.
Jesse Walters Councilman Walters apologized for missing the last meeting and spoke about Martin
Luther King's legacy.
Steve Loffredo
Councilman Loffredo congratulated the Fine Arts Commission, Village Hall and Library
Staff and the Library Board on the successful art exhibition. Councilman Loffredo also
thanked Scott Davis, Public Works Director for the composting program information.
Hunt Davis Vice Mayor Davis thanked members of the public that were in attendance.
Jim McCoy Mayor McCoy congratulated Doctors Charter School on achieving an "A" rating and
indicated that together with the Miami Shores Elementary School, the Village's public
schools, from K through 12 are rated "A" schools.
• 6) ADJOURNMENT
The January 17, 2012 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Jim McCoy, Mayor