11-20-2012 Regular Meeting•
Barbara Estep, MMC
Ville Clerk
Miami Shores Viiiage
Office of the Village Clerk
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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, November 20, 2012
in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM with the following individuals
present:
PRESENT:
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Jim McCoy
Hunt Davis
Al Davis
Steve Loffredo
Jesse Walters
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Elizabeth Keeley, Human Resources Administrator
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
PRESENTATION
The scheduled presentation by Feeding South Florida was postponed until December 4h.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Vice Mayor Davis moved approval of the November 6, 2012 meeting minutes as submitted. Councilman Walters
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER
20, "STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES" BY CREATING SECTIONS
20-18 AND 20-19, SETTING FORTH CERTAIN PROHIBITED CONDUCT ON VILLAGE
ROADS, STREETS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS, AND ALLEYS, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY,PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (2nd & Final Reading — Public Hearing Required)
Ms. Keeley read the caption of the ordinance into the record. Mayor McCoy opened the floor for the public
hearing but seeing no one step forward to speak, Mayor McCoy closed the public hearing. Councilman Davis
moved to adopt the ordinance on the second reading. Vice Mayor Davis seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
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C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VILLAGE PENSION BOARD
APPOINTMENTS.
Mr. Benton provided background information, indicating the difficulty in meeting the quorum requirement for the
Police Retirement Board due to the current make-up and membership of the Board. Mr. Benton voiced the
suggestion made during the last Pension Board Meeting that Councilman Davis and Vice Mayor Davis switch Boards
in order to better ensure a quorum being met. Council discussion centered on the membership possibilities and
attendance issues. Following the discussion, Councilman Loffredo moved to shift Councilman Davis from the Police
Retirement Board to the General Employee Pension Board and Vice Mayor Davis from the General Employee
Pension Board to the Police Retirement Board. Councilman Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor of the motion.
2) FINANCE DEPARTMENT Holly Hugdahl
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, CREATING BUDGET
AMENDMENT #6 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 OPERATING BUDGETS, INCREASING
REVENUES AND EFFECTUATING FUND TRANSFERS TO REVERSE THE YEAR END
BUDGETARY DEFICIT.
Ms. Keeley read the caption of the resolution into the record. Councilman Davis moved to approve the resolution.
Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion. Clarification on the purpose of the budget amendment and proposed
resolution was provided to the Council. Following the discussions, Mayor McCoy called for the vote which was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE COUNCIL Jesse Walters
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE EFFICACY OF EITHER POSTING
THE MINUTES OF OUR BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS ON OUR WEB SITE
AND/OR INCLUDING THEM IN THE COUNCIL PACKETS.
Councilman Walters introduced the item and offered his explanation as to why he placed the item on the agenda.
Council Members offered their opinions regarding pros and cons of putting minutes on the website versus providing
paper minutes. Subsequent to the comments offered by the Council, Councilman Loffredo moved to post Board and
Commission meeting minutes on the Village website. Councilman Davis seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SPONSORSHIP BY MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE OF A VEHICLE FOR ANY INTERESTED COUNCIL MEMBERS OR STAFF AT THE
MIAMI GAY PRIDE PARADE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 13. FEE IS $100.
Councilman Walters provided information regarding the agenda item, indicating that he would like to have the
Village sponsor and pay the entry fee for him to drive his convertible in the Gay Pride Parade scheduled for April of
2013, representing the Village. Councilman Walters spoke of other municipality's participation in the parade and his
opinion that the Village should be represented as well. Councilman Loffredo moved to approve the request and
nominate Councilman Walters to represent the Village in the parade. Councilman Davis seconded the motion and
the vote was three to two in favor of the motion with Mayor McCoy and Vice Mayor Davis dissenting.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Keeley read the announcements into the record.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 Minute Time Limit Per Speaker)
None offered.
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6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Jesse Walters Councilman Walters announced the Chamber's 2013 Citizen of the Year, Councilman Al Davis.
Steve Loffredo Councilman Loffredo congratulated Al Davis on his nomination and also offered congratulations to
Mayor McCoy and Village Manager, Tom Benton for their efforts to install a low pressure sewer system to the
downtown businesses. Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Al Davis Councilman Davis wished all a Happy Turkey Day.
Hunt Davis Vice Mayor Davis congratulated the Mayor on the successful and enjoyable Mayor's Gala. He
further spoke of the upcoming Winterfest and the transformation of the County Club. Wished everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving.
Jim McCoy Mayor McCoy spoke of the Mayor's Benefit Gala, the new look of the Country Club and
Winterfest. Mayor McCoy wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The November 20, 2012 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Jim McCoy, Mayor