04-01-2014 Regular MeetingMiami Shores Village
10050 N.E.2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Tel: (305) 795.2207
Fax: (305) 756.8972
Barbara Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 1,
2014. Mayor Holly called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with the following individual 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
SINTRODUCTION
•
Joan Lutton, Vice Chair of Doctors Charter School Board, introduced their new Executive Director, Mr.
Nick Dorn.
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 18, 2014 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilwoman Ledesma moved approval of the March 18, 2014 meeting minutes as submitted.
Councilman Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) PLANNING DEPARTMENT David Dacquisto
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DIRECTING THE PLANNING
BOARD TO REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ZONING
MAP AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE
ANNEXED AREAS SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE.
Mr. Dacquisto provided a brief background and summary regarding the zoning designations of the
annexed area and indicated what needs to be done in terms of comprehensive plan and zoning map
amendments. Councilman McCoy moved to direct the Planning Board to explore the zoning issues and
report back to the Council. Councilman Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor
of the motion.
3) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Scott Davis
A) REQUEST APPROVAL TO CONTRACT WITH WILLIAMS PAVING FOR DRAINAGE
WORK IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,687.
Mr. Benton explained the request for approval to conduct additional drainage projects utilizing Williams
Paving, the firm that just completed work along N.E. 10th Avenue. Mr. Benton indicated that funding for
the project would come from CITT funds which have been approved for use on roadway improvement
projects.
Councilwoman Ledesma asked a number of questions including the method used for selecting sites
needing improvements, how residents may get on the list for consideration of drainage improvements and
the type of drain installation anticipated at the selected areas. Mr. Benton responded that sites are
selected based on complaints and staff observations and if appropriate, an area is added to the list for
future improvements. Mr. Benton further added that the drains would be French drains in the areas
designated for improvements. Councilwoman Ledesma asked that the Village notify residents of
impending construction via twitter and our website.
At the request of Vice Mayor Walters, Mr. Benton spoke about the improvements being made to the
center medians on N.E. 96th Street, including new trees, irrigation and lighting.
At the conclusion of the discussions, Councilman Davis moved to approve the request as recommended
by the Administration. Councilwoman Ledesma seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
4) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES INTER-
LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE AND MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY RELATING TO PROJECT NUMBER 7-77100 / DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr. Benton provided information regarding the subject interlocal agreement. Councilman Davis moved
to approve the resolution as presented. Councilwoman Ledesma seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alice Burch Ms. Burch welcomed the new Charter School Director and spoke about the
School and its funding.
Eddie Lewis Mr. Lewis spoke of the upcoming Miami Shores Optimist Club's 75 year
anniversary celebration to take place on April 26th.
Chester Morris Dr. Morris spoke about the Charter School and the original North Dade Medical
Foundation funding.
7) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Ivonne Ledesma Councilwoman Ledesma welcomed Nick Dorn as the new Executive Director
for the Charter School and also indicated that she would be attending Dade Days in Tallahassee.
Hunt Davis Councilman Davis urged everyone to attend the upcoming events of the
• Recreation Department and the Alliance.
Jim McCoy
Charter School.
Councilman McCoy welcomed Nick Dorn as the Executive Director of Doctors
Jesse Walters Vice Mayor Walters welcomed Nick Dorn and two new businesses to the
downtown business district, Shores Pharmacy and Shores Pasta.
Herta Holly Mayor Holly congratulated Nick Dorn on his new position, spoke of the recent
Concert in the Park, the Marshmallow Drop and the Community Alliance.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM.
Herta Holly, Mayor
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
• Village Clerk