02-21-2012 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, MMC
Village- Cterk
Iliami Shores Viitage
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 a(�MiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with the following
individuals present:
PRESENT:
Jim McCoy
Hunt Davis
Al Davis
Steve Loffredo
Jesse Walters
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
CONSIDERATIONS
1) FINANCE DEPARTMENT Elizabeth Keeley
A) APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE'S RANKING OF FIRMS SUBMITTING REQUESTS FOR
PROPOSALS WITH RESPECT TO THE VILLAGE WEBSITE RE -DESIGN PROJECT.
Ms. Keeley provided the Council with background information regarding the Request for Qualifications and the
process used by the Selection Committee, the various service levels reviewed and sample websites presented. Mr.
Benton reiterated the information provided by Ms. Keeley and confirmed that the Administration is seeking
approval of the ranking of firms so that Staff can move forward onto the next step which is to begin negotiations
with the top ranked firm. Council Members agreed that the website is in need of redesign. However, Councilman
Davis and then Councilman Loffredo, expressed concern with the process. Mr. Benton and Mr. Sarafan reviewed
the requirements of the Competitive Negotiations Act contained in the Florida Statutes. Following the discussions,
Vice Mayor Davis moved to approve the ranking as presented by the Selection Committee. Councilman Walters
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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2) POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Kevin Lystad
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM AVAILABLE THROUGH MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, AND TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, EXPEND AND AMEND BYRNE/JAG FORMULA
PROGRAM FUNDS AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A
RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution into the record. Chief Lystad was present and offered information
regarding the proposed use of the grant funds. Councilman Loffredo moved to adopt the Resolution as presented.
Vice Mayor Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Walters moved to approve the February 7, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes. Vice Mayor Davis
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, RE-ENACTING ORDINANCE
NO. 672-09 WHICH AMENDED SECTION 523.1 OF THE ZONING APPENDIX A, CONTAINED
IN THE VILLAGE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, CONDITIONALLY PROVIDING FOR METAL
ROOFS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DA1E.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record and indicated that the proposed ordinance satisfies the
Council's directive provided to Staff during the February 7, 2012 Council Meeting. Following a brief discussion
regarding the individual Council Member's views on metal roofs, Councilman Davis moved to approve the
proposed Ordinance on first reading. Vice Mayor Davis seconded the motion and the vote was 3 to 2 in favor of
the motion, with Councilman Loffredo and Councilman Walters dissenting.
C) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, RE-ENACTING ORDINANCE
NO. 690A-11 WHICH AMENDED SECTION 523.1 BY CREATING 523.1(k) OF THE ZONING
APPENDIX A, CONTAINED IN THE VILLAGE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, CONDITIONALLY
PROVIDING FOR HYBRID ROOFS, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record and stated that as was the case with the prior ordinance,
this ordinance reflects the directive from the Council during the February 7, 2012 Council Meeting. Council
Members offered their opinions on the hybrid roof system and following their comments, Vice Mayor Davis moved
to adopt the proposed ordinance on first reading. Councilman Walters seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None offered.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Jesse Walters No comment.
Al Davis No comment.
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Steve Loffredo Councilman Loffredo spoke of the importance of knowing the correct telephone number to dial in
an emergency, 305-759-2468 versus 911 for police emergencies within Miami Shores.
Hunt Davis Vice Mayor Davis spoke of the upcoming events, the Spring Concert and Unity Day.
Jim McCoy Mayor McCoy spoke of the TD Bank opening, the Chamber of Commerce Gala and of Unity Day.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The February 21, 2012 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Jim McCoy, Mayor