04-02-2013 Regular MeetingBarbara Estep, MMC
Village 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, April 2,
2013 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) FINANCE DEPARTMENT Holly Hugdahl
A) PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2012 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCE REPORT.
Mr. Nestor Caballero from the auditing firm of Alberni Caballero & Company provided highlights from the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ending September 30, 2012. Mr. Caballero
stated that there were no findings reported in the CAFR and that the Village is fiscally healthy with proper
reserves and accounting practices in place. At the conclusion of Mr. Caballero's presentation, Councilman
Davis moved to accept the 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Vice Mayor Davis seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
• B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL DECLARING SUPPORT
FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO SECTION 287.055, FLORIDA STATUTES, ALSO
KNOWN AS "THE CONSULTANTS COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION ACT" OR "CCNA",
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Councilman Davis moved to adopt the
Resolution as presented. Vice Mayor Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
2) CHARTER SCHOOL Gary Meredith
A) REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE POSITION AND TO
REQUEST RENEWAL OF FUNDING FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR.
Vice Principal, Doug Garber, spoke on behalf of the School and introduced Ellen Bonet, Acting Director of
Development, who provided details regarding the fundraising efforts of the School. Ms. Bonet reported on
the results of various programs to date, as well as providing information with respect to upcoming fund
raising events. Following Ms. Bonet's presentation, Councilman Loffredo moved to fund the $50,000
Development Director position from the Charter School funding account. Councilman Davis seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 19, 2013 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Walters moved approval of the March 19, 2013 Council Meeting Minutes. Vice Mayor Davis
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Scott Davis
A) APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY TY LIN IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $70,575 FOR ENGINEERING WORK FOR PLANNED DRAINAGE PROJECTS
AT GRAND CONCOURSE AND NE 93RD/NE 94TH STREETS AND N.E. 10TH AVENUE AND
N.E. 96TH STREET.
Scott Davis, the Village's Public Works Director, summarized the process used to select TY Lin as the
engineering firm and advised the Council regarding the planned drainage projects for various intersections.
Mr. Davis indicated that the cost to provide the engineering services equals $70,575. Vice Mayor Davis then
moved to approve TY Lin's proposal of $70,575 for engineering services. Councilman Davis seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
5) VILLAGE COUNCIL Steve Loffredo
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT ITEMS ON THE STAFF REPORT
DATED MARCH 19, 2013.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE NEWLY ADOPTED ZONING APPENDIX "A",
AS SET FORTH AND ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 699-13 ENACTED ON MARCH
19, 2013, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the item and the caption of the ordinance into the record. Councilman Loffredo offered
background information regarding the purpose of bringing the issue back before the Council, indicating that
the majority of amendments recommended by Staff could be considered "housekeeping" issues. Ms. Estep
and Mr. Sarafan clarified the procedural issues with respect to the item. Additionally, Ms. Estep spoke of the
logistics of codifying the zoning appendix as well asthe other ordinances adopted by the Council over the
last number of months. Following a brief discussion, Vice Mayor Davis moved to adopt the proposed
ordinance on first reading. Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor
of the motion.
B) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL REGARDING THE GREEN
CORRIDOR.
Councilman Loffredo spoke of the Green Corridor and PACE Program, reading his report memorandum into
the record. No action was anticipated and none was taken following Councilman Loffredo's presentation.
6) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements into the record.
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sarah Herald Ms. Herald thanked Councilman Loffredo for bringing the zoning code amendments back
before the Council.
8) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Jesse Walters Councilman Walters stated that he has enjoyed working with the Council over the last two
years. Additionally, he spoke of a new Chamber of Commerce committee regarding bicycle issues.
Steve Loffredo Councilman Loffredo stated that he enjoyed the opportunity to work with this Council.
Al Davis Councilman Davis echoed the comments of his colleagues and thanked everyone for their
support. Councilman Davis spoke about comments being made during the campaign process.
Hunt Davis Vice Mayor Davis thanked Steve and Al and indicated that it has been an honor serving
with them. Vice Mayor Davis encouraged everyone to vote next week.
Jim McCoy Mayor McCoy stated that it has been an honor serving with the individuals on the Council
and that they have made sacrifices in order to serve the community.
9) ADJOURNMENT
The April 2, 2013 Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Jim McCoy, Mayor