07-03-2012 Regular MeetingBarbara Estep, MMC
Vi;Uage, Cleric
Miami Shores Viiiage
Office of the Village Clerk
10050 N.E.2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 3,
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 JUNE 19, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Walters moved approval of the June 19, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes. Councilman
Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL CREATING BUDGET
AMENDMENT #5 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGETS, TRANSFERRING $9,000 FROM THE FUND BALANCE TO THE NON -
DEPARTMENTAL SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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Mr. Benton provided the Council with information regarding the request to transfer funds in order to pay
for the anticipated shortfall between donated funds and the actual costs in paying for the 9/11 Memorial.
It was clarified that the costs increased due to the condition of the piece of steel and the need to ensure the
safety of the residents and to help ensure longevity of the piece. Councilman Walters moved to adopt the
Resolution creating Budget Amendment #5. Vice Mayor Davis seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SHORE SHUTTLE
SCHEDULE.
Mr. Benton spoke of the expanded Barry University route and the lack of ridership during the summer
months. Mr. Benton suggested that the route be cut-back to exclude the mid-day Barry University run.
Vice Mayor Davis spoke of conditions on the bus and subsequently moved to cancel the Barry University
route unless the University requests that it be reinstated. Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion.
Council Members discussed the motion and following the discussion, Vice Mayor Davis amended his
motion to move to suspend the Barry University route indefinitely until notified by the University that
reinstatement is requested. Councilman Loffredo accepted the amended motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE COUNCIL
A) DISCUSSION REGARDING CONDUCT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
MEMBER, BARRY ASMUS.
Individual Council Members spoke of their concerns regarding the conduct of Code Enforcement Board
Member, Barry Asmus. The discussions included reported recent behavior as well as past behavior
during the meetings and specifically, how Mr. Asmus speaks to the residents that come before the Board.
Council Members stressed the need to respect the individuals which come before the various Boards and
to treat them fairly. Following a lengthy discussion on the issue, Mayor McCoy moved to remove Barry
Asmus from the Code Enforcement Board. Councilman Walters seconded the motion. A roll call vote
was requested with the following results: Councilman Walters (Yes), Councilman Loffredo (No), Mayor
McCoy (Yes), Vice Mayor Davis (No), and Councilman Davis (No). The motion failed 2 to 3. Vice
Mayor Davis then moved to censure Mr. Asmus and remind him that he needs to treat residents
respectfully. Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert Vickers Mr. Vickers spoke of the Code Enforcement Board.
Julio Martinez Mr. Martinez spoke of parking on N.E. 2nd Avenue.
John Patnik Mr. Patnik spoke of the Code Enforcement Board.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Jesse Walters No Comment
Al Davis Councilman Davis spoke of the July 4th Fireworks
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Steve Loffredo Councilman Loffredo spoke of the 9/11 Memorial Funds and commended
Councilman Walters for bringing the Code Enforcement Board issue before the Council.
Hunt Davis Vice Mayor Davis expressed appreciation to the various Board Members for
their time and contributions.
Jim McCoy Mayor McCoy thanked the Council for their thoughtful discussions and wished
everyone a happy 4th of July.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The July 3, 2012 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Jim McCoy, Mayor