05-01-2012 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, MMC
VUtage- Clerk
Miami Shores Vivage
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, May 1, 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) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 17, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Ms. Estep stated that she had made an inadvertent error in the minutes, incorrectly indicating that the vote on Item B
had been unanimous, when in fact, Councilman Walters had voted against the motion to adopt the ordinance
increasing the rates for the Local Business Tax Receipts. In addition, Mr. Sarafan requested that the last sentence of
Item 2A be amended to add that Councilman Walters recused himself from the discussion and the vote. Councilman
Walters subsequently moved to adopt the April 17, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Councilman
Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL CREATING BUDGET
AMENDMENT #3 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS,
TRANSFERRING $12,000 OF SURPLUS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND MONIES TO THE NON -
DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution into the record and advised the Council that the reason for the transfer
was in order to fund new audio equipment for the Council Chambers, replacing the approximately 30 year old
microphones, wiring, speakers, amplifier and mixer. After confirming that the requested $12,000 would be sufficient
to cover the equipment and installation costs and that the Administration would be as cost conscious as possible, Vice
Mayor Davis moved to adopt the proposed Resolution. Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING OBTANING A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND
COST ESTIMATE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A LOW PRESSURE SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM FOR THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Mr. Benton provided the Council with background information relating to a low pressure sewer system which the
Village has not previously explored. Mr. Benton indicated that North Miami Beach has a similar system in one of
their business districts. Mr. Benton is recommending that the Council authorize a feasibility and cost study be
conducted in the amount of $5,096. Council Members voiced their opinions regarding the importance of the
downtown area and the need to continue working towards the installation of a sewer system in the business district.
Councilman Walters moved to approve obtaining the proposed study and funding the study from the Contingency
Fund. Vice Mayor Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) APPROVAL TO DISCARD BIDS RECEIVED WITH RESPECT TO THE ROADWAY/STREET
RESURFACING PROJECT.
Mr. Benton briefly explained the situation regarding the street resurfacing bids and the intent of the Village to utilize
the County bid price rather than award the street paving bid to any of the firms that had submitted bids. Vice Mayor
Davis moved to discard the bid received for the street resurfacing project. Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None offered.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Jesse Walters Councilman Walters spoke of Country Club Advisory Board Member, Gustav Schmidt who resigned
in order to move to Ft. Lauderdale. He also spoke of El Portal planning for their 75th anniversary and the upcoming
Chamber of Commerce breakfast honoring outstanding students.
Steve Loffredo Councilman Loffredo spoke of the Charter School golf tournament and the importance of supporting
the School's special events.
Al Davis Councilman Davis spoke of the Rotary Club's flag program.
Hunt Davis Vice Mayor Davis spoke of the upcoming Memorial Day event.
Jim McCoy Mayor McCoy encouraged attendance at the Memorial Day event and spoke of the scheduled
Chamber Breakfast.
• 6) ADJOURNMENT
The May 1, 2012 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Jim McCoy, Mayor