03-06-2012 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, MMC
Village, Cterk
iami Shores Viiiage
Office of the Village Clerk
10050 N.E.2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Tel: (305) 795.2207
Fax: (305) 756.8972
E-mail: EstepBe.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, March 6, 2012 in
the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with the following individuals
in attendance:
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
VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Walters moved approval of the February 21, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes as presented. 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 DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the ordinance into the record. Mayor McCoy opened the floor for the public hearing
but as no one present wished to address the Council; Mayor McCoy closed the public hearing and asked for council
member's input. Councilman Loffredo spoke of his concerns and objections to allowing metal roofs. Following
some discussion and clarification, Vice Mayor Davis moved to amend the ordinance to delete white as a pre-
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approved color for metal roofs. Councilman Davis seconded the motion, but the motion failed with a 2 to 3 vote on
the motion to amend the ordinance. Additional discussion ensued regarding providing residents with additional
choices for roofing materials. Councilman Davis then moved to approve the proposed ordinance as presented.
Mayor McCoy seconded the motion. The motion passed by a 3 to 2 margin with Councilman Walters and
Councilman Loffredo 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. (Second Reading)
Ms. Estep read the caption of the ordinance into the record. Mayor McCoy opened the public hearing but with no
one coming forward to speak, Mayor McCoy closed the public hearing. Councilman Loffredo moved to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Vice Mayor Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
2) POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Lystad
A) REQUEST APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $7,500 FOR INFORMED FAMILIES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.
Chief Lystad offered information regarding the Informed Families organization and their work on the Red Ribbon
campaign and the D.A.R.E. program among others. Councilman Davis moved to approve the Forfeiture Fund
expenditure request. Vice Mayor Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL Gary Meredith
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT.
Doctors Charter School Executive Director, Gary Meredith, was present and provided information to the Council
regarding the School's financial status. Secondly, in response to the Council's suggestion offered during a previous
Council Meeting, Mr. Meredith is requesting funding for a Development Office in the amount of $50,000. Mr.
Meredith provided details on the proposed position; the main purpose of which would be to raise funds for the
school. Councilman Loffredo moved to approve the request for $50,000 to fund a Development
Office/Department. Vice Mayor Davis seconded the motion. Individual Council Members expressed their
thoughts on the request and the need for fund raising in order to ensure the continued viability of the school.
Subsequent to the discussions, Councilman Loffredo amended his original motion; moving to approve the $50,000
request, as well as a commitment to fund for an additional year at $50,000 if requested to do so. Vice Mayor Davis
accepted the amendment to the motion. The vote of the Council was unanimous in favor of the amended motion.
Councilman Walters requested that Mr. Meredith return to the Council once an individual is retained in the
position.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 Minute Time Limit per Speaker)
Manny Quiroga thanked the Council Members for their support of the auto show during Unity Day.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Al Davis Councilman Davis said he understood that Unity Day was a great success.
Jesse Walters No comment.
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Steve Loffredo Councilman Loffredo thanked the staff for the work on Unity Day.
Hunt Davis Vice Mayor Davis echoed Councilman Loffredo's comments regarding Unity Day and urged
everyone to attend the Spring Concert scheduled for March 25th at Memorial Park.
Jim McCoy Mayor McCoy spoke of Unity Day and fund-raising efforts for the 9/11 Memorial.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The March 6, 2012 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Jim McCoy, Mayor