07-01-2014 Regular Meetinga
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Barbara Estep, MMC
Village' Clerk -
MIAMI
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
10050 N.E.2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Tel: (305) 795.2207
Fax: (305) 756.8972
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 1,
2014 in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the
following individuals in attendance:
PRESENT:
Herta Holly
Jesse Walters
Hunt Davis
Ivonne Ledesma
Jim McCoy
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Jesus Suarez, Acting Village Attorney
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep, MMC
A) APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 17, 2014 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Vice Mayor Walters moved approval of the June 17, 2014 Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
Councilwoman Ledesma seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) APPOINTMENT TO CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS (One vacancy)
Applicants: Connie Benson Anna Blackman Sean Brady
Gregory Haile Alison Harke
Ms. Benson was present and spoke on her own behalf. Council Members voted paper ballots with the
following results:
Ivonne Ledesma
Jesse Walters
Herta Holly
Jim McCoy
Hunt Davis
Gregory Haile
Connie Benson
Connie Benson
Connie Benson
Connie Benson
Based on the voting results, Ms. Benson was appointed to the Charter School Board of Directors.
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C) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL SUPPORTING
ADOPTION OF A COUNTY -WIDE ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE AND
DISTRIBUTION OF CANDY FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS WHICH ARE
COMMONLY MARKETED TO YOUNG ADULTS; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION
OF RESOLUTION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record and provided information relating to the
presentation heard during the previous Council Meeting. Councilman McCoy moved to adopt the
Resolution as submitted. Councilwoman Ledesma seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXECUTE TURF AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR CONTINUATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY/MEDIAN
MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADWAYS.
Mr. Benton offered background information regarding the on-going maintenance of the State roadway
right-of-ways and recommended approval of the agreement. Councilwoman Ledesma asked about the
percentage of "Florida Friendly" materials used in the medians and the right-of-ways. Mr. Benton
provided details of the planted materials. Following the discussion, Councilman Davis moved to approve
execution of the Turf and Landscape Maintenance Agreement. Councilman McCoy seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE COUNCIL Ivonne Ledesma
• A) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL SUPPORTING
MARRIAGE EQUALITY, URGING ENACTMENT OF A LAW THAT WOULD PROVIDE
FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Councilwoman Ledesma indicated that she
was withdrawing the item from the agenda to be considered at a later date.
B) A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE MUNICIPAL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GREEN
DAY EVENT.
Mayor Holly voiced her understanding that either she or Councilman Davis would need to move to
reconsider the item in order to have the Council once again discuss the matter. Neither Councilman Davis
nor Mayor Holly made such a motion and therefore the item was not heard.
4) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Hortensia Hunter Ms. Hunter spoke in support of the marriage equality resolution.
David Traupman Mr. Traupman expressed his concern regarding the postponement of the
marriage equality resolution which he favors.
Jim Harper Mr. Harper voiced his support for the marriage equality resolution and
distributed copies of an article he wrote for the Biscayne Times on the issue.
• Patrick Sullivan Mr. Sullivan spoke of the resident survey that was tabled and the police
department patrols.
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Kim Krause Ms. Krause spoke in favor of the marriage equality resolution.
Lance Harke Mr. Harke talked of his support of the marriage equality resolution.
Leslie Del Monte Ms. Del Monte spoke of her support of the marriage equality resolution and
hearing public comment.
Gabriella Locatelli Dr. Locatelli expressed her support of the marriage equality resolution.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Ivonne Ledesma Councilwoman Ledesma thanked those in attendance for their participation. In
addition, she thanked Bob Bourne, Chip Shepard and John Challenor of the PhoneDoctor.com for their
generosity and support of the Village by sponsoring the July 4th fireworks. Councilwoman Ledesma also
thanked Vice Mayor Jesse Walters for his representation of the Village residents.
Hunt Davis Councilman Davis also expressed his thanks to Chip Shepard, Bob Bourne and
John Challenor. He congratulated his alma mater, Vanderbilt University on their winning the College
World Series and commented on the World Cup soccer games.
Jim McCoy Councilman McCoy thanked John Challenor, Chip Shepard and Bob Bourne for
all they do and for giving back to the community.
Jesse Walters Vice Mayor Walters recognized El Portal Councilman, Omar Nickerson and
thanked those in attendance for their support of the marriage equality resolution. He indicated that he
would reintroduce the marriage equality resolution at the next council meeting.
Herta Holly Mayor Holly thanked Chip Shepard, Bob Bourne and John Challenor for
sponsoring the fireworks. She indicated that she was sorry the marriage equality resolution did not go
forward during the meeting as she was prepared to vote on the issue. She additionally spoke of the
courage to bring items to the table and that the Council is available to speak to the residents regarding
their view points.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The Tuesday, July 1, 2014 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Herta Holly, Mayor