07-16-2013 Regular MeetingOP
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Barbara Estep, MMC
Vi tlage- Clerk
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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 an.MiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2013
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, July
16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with
the following individuals present:
PRESENT: Herta Holly ABSENT: Hunt Davis
Jesse Walters
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 JUNE 18, 2013 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AND THE
JULY 10, 2013 BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES.
Councilman McCoy moved approval of the Minutes as submitted. Councilman Walters seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL SETTING
TENTATIVE OPERATING AND DEBT SERVICE AD VALOREM MILLAGE
LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014; SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR
THE TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND PROPOSED AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATES.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution into the record and indicated that the resolution was
intended to forward to the County in accordance with the TRIM requirements. Councilman McCoy
moved to adopt the proposed resolution. Councilman Walters seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
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DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL
A) PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL
2013-2014 BUDGET.
Mr. Gary Meredith, Executive Director of the Charter School was present and provided highlights of
the 2013/2014 budget as submitted to the Council. Individual Council Members raised questions on
various line items contained within the budget. Mr. Meredith confirmed that the operating budget did
not include any contribution from the Village and that one is not anticipated. Councilman Walters
moved to approve Doctors Charter School 2013/2014 budget as presented. Councilman McCoy
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) FINANCE DEPARTMENT Holly Hugdahl
A) RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, AUTHORIZING A
LOAN, NOT TO EXCEED $1,645,000, FROM STI INSTITUTIONAL & GOVERNMENT,
INC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCING THE VILLAGE'S PROMISSORY NOTE,
SERIES 2006 AND OF PAYING COSTS RELATED TO SUCH LOAN; AUTHORIZING
THE PROPER OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS OF THE VILLAGE TO DO ALL THINGS
DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH LOAN;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the resolution into the record. The Village's Finance Director, Ms.
Hugdahl, offered information relating to the proposed loan refinancing. Councilman McCoy moved
approval of the proposed resolution. Councilwoman Ledesma seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REDUCING SPEED LIMIT
TO 25 MPH.
Mr. Benton summarized his discussions with County staff relating to the possibility of lowering the
speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH. Mr. Benton stated that the County advised that the Village
would be required to conduct a traffic study before any further consideration would be made to would
be required prior to their and indicated that he is looking'for additional instructions from the Council
on how to proceed. Mr. Benton outlined three possibilities, a) continue to pursue lowering the speed
limit with the County, including determining the parameters of the traffic study they would require; b)
look to lower the speed limit on selective streets only; or c) continue to follow the Neighborhood
Traffic Calming Program policy which assesses traffic on a case-by-case basis when brought to the
Administration's attention. Council Members expressed their opinions on the matter, with general
discussion regarding the fact that there is a perception that there is a speeding problem which may or
may not be the case, whether the Village has conducted a traffic study in the past to assess speeding,
and the need to be fiscally responsible. Council members expressed concern that drivers may not
obey a lower speed limit any more than they obey the current limit. It was the consensus of the
Council to have the Administration look into an awareness campaign to alert drivers of the
importance of slowing down on the residential streets.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
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6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Anderson A resident of Morningside, Mr. Anderson spoke of the Country Club and an issue
with Publix, as well as traffic at Biscayne Boulevard and 96th Street.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Ivonne Ledesma Councilwoman Ledesma thanked Mr. Anderson for his attendance. In
addition, she is glad to have the Village looking at the speeding issue. She commented on the Pet
Lost & Found section of the website.
Jesse Walters Vice Mayor Walters thanked Biscayne Park's Mayor for alerting us
regarding Commissioner Heyman's Gun Buy -Back event. In addition, he spoke of the FEC freight
train schedule and of the planned voting precinct boundary changes.
Jim McCoy Councilman McCoy thanked County Commission Audrey Edmonson for
sponsoring the fireworks and the wonderful family event. He wished everyone a happy and safe
summer.
Herta Holly No comments.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The July 16, 2013 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:34 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Herta Holly, Mayor