10-01-2013 Regular Meeting•
Barbara 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
Fax: (305) 756.8972
E-mail: EstepBeNliamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 1,
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
Jesse Walters
Hunt Davis
Ivonne Ledesma
Jim McCoy
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Holly spoke and read a Proclamation regarding International Walk to School Day on October 9,
2013.
Ms. Nancy Berkley with the firm of Evergreen Solutions presented highlights of the Village Classification
and Compensation Study which was recently completed by her firm and responded to questions posed by
the Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 BUDGET HEARING AND COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES AND THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 BUDGET HEARING
MINUTES.
Vice Mayor Walters moved to approve the Minutes as submitted. Councilwoman Ledesma seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE ATTORNEY Richard Sarafan
A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 2-81(g),
SETTING FORTH STANDARDS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS
CERTAIN CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN ENFORCEMENT ISSUES, PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the ordinance into the record. Mr. Sarafan offered information regarding the
purpose of the ordinance and reviewed the objective of code fines and liens, which is compliance. Mr.
Sarafan reviewed instances where the catch 22 nature of the current code language obstructs properties
from coming into compliance. Individual Council Members voiced their opinions regarding the proposed
code amendment, the majority of which were favorable. Councilman Davis expressed a number of
concerns which Mr. Sarafan addressed. Following these discussions, Councilman McCoy moved to
approve the ordinance on first reading. Councilwoman Ledesma seconded the motion and the vote was 4
to 1 in favor of the motion, with Councilman Davis voting in opposition to the motion.
3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PRINTING AND
DISTRIBUTION OF THE VILLAGE NEWSLETTER.
Mr. Benton reviewed the Staff's plan to print and mail out the Village Newsletter beginning with the
November issue. Councilman McCoy spoke about the possibility of residents not wanting a paper copy of
the Newsletter, preferring to receive it electronically. Council Members discussed the pros and cons of
mailing the Newsletter and whether or not residents can "opt out" of receiving a paper copy. Mr. Benton
reported that he would research that option and advise the Council. At the conclusion of the discussion, it
was the consensus of the Council to print and mail the November issue and have Mr. Benton explore the
possibility of deleting address files for individuals not wanting the Newsletter mailed.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST THAT THE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REVIEW THE CURRENT BUILDING HEIGHT
LIMITATIONS IN LIGHT OF NEW FEMA REGULATIONS WITHIN SPECIFIC
FLOOD ZONE DISTRICTS.
Mr. Benton provided background information regarding FEMA regulations and the fact that there are a
number of properties along the Village's shoreline that will need to be in compliance with State and
Federal regulations regarding elevation heights. Village Planning Director, David Dacquisto also spoke
regarding FEMA and the Florida Building Code building elevation requirements and gave examples of
home designs and existing height limitations which should be reviewed. Councilman McCoy moved to
send this matter to the Planning & Zoning Board for their review and recommendation report. Councilman
Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) VILLIAGE COUNCIL Hunt Davis
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL CREATING THE
MIAMI SHORES BIKE/PED TASK FORCE, PROVIDING FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP,
MISSION, AND TERM, AND INCLUDING A SUNSET PROVISION.
• Councilman Davis withdrew this item for consideration.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alice Burch Ms. Burch spoke of the upcoming Gala event which constitutes the only
fundraiser for many of the Village events, area school programs and worthwhile projects in the community.
Ellen Bonet Ms. Bonet thanked the Council for their support of Doctors Charter School and
spoke of both the upcoming Gala and a fund raiser for the Charter School.
David Hunter Mr. Hunter spoke of bikability/walkability and suggested that a Village -wide
traffic study would assist in accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians.
TF Chambers Mr. Chambers spoke of his support for the code amendment regarding code
enforcement liens.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Davis No Comment
Councilman McCoy Councilman McCoy spoke of the Mayor's Gala and Doctors Charter School
fundraising events.
Councilman Walters No Comment
Councilwoman Ledesma No Comment
Mayor Holly Mayor Holly spoke of the importance of supporting local events.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The October 1, 2013 Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
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Herta Holly, Mayor