05-07-2013 Regular MeetingBarbara Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Miami Shores Viiiage
Office of the Village Clerk
10050 N.E.2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Tel: (305) 795.2207
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013
VILLAGE HALL
7:00 PM
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in the
Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with the following individuals
in attendance:
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Herta Holly
Jesse Walters
Hunt Davis
Ivonne Ledesma
Jim McCoy
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 16, 2013 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman McCoy moved to approve the April 16, 2013 Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Councilman
Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimousinfavor of the motion.
B) APPOINTMENT OF ONE COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE POLICE RETIREMENT PENSION
BOARD.
Following a brief discussion, Councilman McCoy moved to appoint Councilwoman Ledesma to the Police
Retirement Pension Board. Mayor Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
C) APPOINTMENT OF ONE COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION
BOARD.
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Mayor Holly volunteered to serve on the General Employee Pension Board, therefore Councilman Davis moved to
appoint Mayor Holly to the General Employee Pension Board. Councilman McCoy seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
D) APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MIAMI-DADE LEAGUE OF
CITIES.
Mayor Holly indicated that she would like to serve as the Miami -Dade League of Cities representative.
Subsequently, Councilman McCoy moved to appoint Mayor Holly as the Village's representative to the Miami -
Dade League of Cities. Councilman Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
E) APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES.
Vice Mayor Walters agreed to continue to serve as the Florida League of Cities representative. As such, Mayor
Holly moved to appoint Vice Mayor Walters as the Village's representative to the Florida League of Cities.
Councilman McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
F) APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GREEN CORRIDOR DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
As no one on the Council offered to serve on this Board, Mayor Holly indicated that she would represent the
Village. Councilman Davis then moved to appoint Mayor Holly to serve on the Green Corridor District Board of
Directors on behalf of the Village. Councilman McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor
of the motion.
G) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CURRENT MAYOR TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE PRIOR MAYOR, AS SIGNATORY FOR
APPLICABLE VILLAGE BANK ACCOUNTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution into the record. Mayor Holly moved approval of the resolution as
presented. Councilman Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
H) 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. Second & Final Reading — Public Hearing Required
Ms. Estep read the caption of the ordinance into the record and provided the Council with a brief summary of the
zoning appendix adoption process to date. Councilman McCoy moved to adopt the ordinance on second/final
reading. Councilman Davis seconded the motion. Mayor Holly opened the floor for the Public Hearing but seeing
no one come forward, closed the Public Hearing and called for the vote which was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
2) VILLAGE COUNCIL Mayor Herta Holly
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MOVING THE START TIME FOR
COUNCIL MEETINGS TO 7:30 PM.
For discussion purposes, Councilman McCoy made a motion to move the council meeting start time to 7:30 PM.
Councilman Davis seconded the motion. Mayor Holly indicated that while campaigning, many residents conveyed
their preference of having the council meetings begin at 7:30 PM rather than the current 7:00 PM start time. Mayor
Holly also indicated that the 7:30 PM time would be more convenient for her personally. Councilwoman Ledesma
stated that the 7:00 PM time works better for her. Councilman McCoy stated that he didn't feel strongly one way or
the other with respect to the start time. Mayor Holly called for the vote which was 3 to 2 in favor of the motion.
Vice Mayor Walters and Councilwoman Ledesma voted against the motion.
3) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements into the record.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit Per Speaker)
Marjorie Webber
Miami Shores.
Patrick Sullivan
speak their mind.
Bob Domlesky
Allison Holob
Leslie Sanchez
Council.
Nicholas Duran
service is complete.
• Julio Martinez
Steve Shaer
and election conflicts.
Eddie Lewis
Ashley Pillar
community.
Ms. Webber spoke of SCORE Miami Dade wanting to assist small businesses in
Mr. Sullivan thanked the Council for serving and indicated that all should be free to
Mr. Domlesky expressed his dismay at what has happened in the Village.
Ms. Holob spoke of her embarrassment by the behavior of the officials.
Ms. Sanchez stated that she is disappointed in the last 6 months behavior of the
Mr. Duran asked the Council to ask themselves what has gotten done when their
Mr. Martinez spoke of the events of the last number of weeks.
Mr. Shaer indicated that it is time for the community to move on from the campaign
Mr. Lewis stated that it is time to mend fences and do what is best for Miami Shores.
Ms. Pillar spoke of the Villages diversity and needing to work together as a
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Hunt Davis Councilman Davis spoke of the recent parking requirements discussion and used the
new Whole Foods Market as an example as to why parking standards are necessary. He urged residents to
attend the upcoming Memorial Day ceremony and spoke of a university student from Miami Shores appearing
on Jeopardy.
Jim McCoy Councilman McCoy stated that he appreciates the turn -out and the thoughts expressed
by residents. Councilman McCoy addressed some of the specific comments made by the residents in
attendance. In addition, Councilman McCoy spoke of the accomplishments of the Council over the past two
years.
Jesse Walters
audience.
Vice Mayor Walters expressed his gratitude for friends and neighbors in the
• Ivonne Ledesma Councilwoman Ledesma thanked those supporters in attendance as well as the Miami
Herald reporter who was present. Ms. Ledesma stated that she is excited to serve all of Miami Shores.
Herta Holly Mayor Holly spoke of the successful Shred Day event and the upcoming Miami
Shores Elementary School Musical scheduled for May 22 and May 23. In addition, Mayor Holly announced
that Doctors Charter School once again made Newsweek Magazine's top American High Schools list.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The May 7, 2013 Village Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:49 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly, Mayor