05-15-2012 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, MMC
VU Wage- Clerk
Miami 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: EstepB@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 15, 2012 in the
Council Chambers of Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with the following individuals
present:
PRESENT: Hunt Davis ABSENT: Jim McCoy
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 MAY 1, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Loffredo moved to approve the May 1, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Councilman
Walters seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) AWARD OF HURRICANE DEBRIS REMOVAL BID.
Mr. Benton provided information related to the FEMA required hurricane debris removal contract and the selection
process followed with respect to the bid process. Mr. Benton indicated that based on the selection committee's
evaluation, the firm of AshBritt Environmental has been recommended to receive the bid award and if should the
need arise following a destructive storm, the Bergeron Emergency Services firm was recommended as a secondary
service provider. Councilman Davis moved to award the bid to AshBritt Environmental as the primary contractor and
Bergeron Emergency Services as a secondary contractor. Councilman Walters seconded the motion and the vote was
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unanimous in favor of the motion. Following the vote, Councilman Walters asked about the make-up of the selection
committee and Councilman Loffredo asked for a copy of the bid submittal information to be forwarded to him.
3) VILLAGE COUNCIL Jesse Walters
A) REQUEST COUNCIL CONSIDERATION FOR FILLING THE VACANCY ON THE COUNTRY
CLUB ADVISORY BOARD.
Councilman Walters indicated that he is aware that the Council does not always fill vacancies immediately upon an
opening but would like the Council to consider appointing Michael Schultz who had applied last fall and was not
appointed at that time. Council Members expressed their opinions and concerns, one of which was setting a
precedent and staring "pocket" appointments. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Walters moved to appoint
Michael Schultz to the Country Club Advisory Board. The motion died for lack of a second.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements into the record.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments were offered.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Al Davis Councilman Davis spoke of the Flag Program being offered by the Rotary Club.
Jesse Walters Councilman Walters announced the completion of an occupancy study for the downtown, Village
Place area.
Steve Loffredo Councilman Loffredo spoke of the great Mother's Day brunch at the Country Club and congratulated
the Chamber of Commerce on their recent breakfast honoring outstanding local students.
Hunt Davis Vice Mayor Davis spoke of the Manager's upcoming Hurricane Preparedness workshop and the
Memorial Day program.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The May 15, 2012 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:19 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Hunt Davis, Vice Mayor