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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village
Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following members present:
PRESENT: Mayor Davis
Greg Ullman
Bob Blum
Prospero Herrera
Mark Ulmer
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
PRESENTATIONS
When Ms. Marie Dee
arrived later in the evening, Mr. Berg presented her with the “House of the
Month” award for March, 2003.
Mayor Davis presented a
Proclamation to representatives of the Miami Shores/Barry University
Charter Middle School.
Mr. Benton introduced the
new Building Official, Curtis Craig, to the Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
1)
CONSENT
AGENDA Barbara
A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE
FEBRUARY 18, 2003 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
B) REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF
FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,000 TO THE INFORMED FAMILIES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ORGANIZATION.
C) APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES (POLLWORKERS)
FOR THE
APRIL 8, 2003 MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Ms. Estep read the items
contained in the Consent Agenda. Mr.
Blum asked that Item 1A be pulled for discussion and then moved approval of
Items 1B and 1C. Mr. Herrera
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Blum asked about the financing
mechanism for the motor pool project, wondering whether monies from the ˝
cent transportation tax could be used to build the new facility. Mr. Benton stated that the Administration
was looking into the possibility but had not received an answer as
yet. Following this discussion, Mr.
Blum moved approval of Item 1A. Mr.
Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara
A. Estep
A) AN
ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY
ADDING SECTION 7-19
ALLOWING FOR PAPER BALLOTS TO BE USED
FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS
IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the
caption of the proposed ordinance, indicating that this reading represented
the second and final reading and that a public hearing was required. Mr. Blum moved to adopt the
ordinance. Mr. Herrera seconded the
motion. Mayor Davis opened the
public hearing and as no one in attendance wished to speak on the issue,
Mayor Davis closed the public hearing and called for the vote. All members voted in favor of the motion.
3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION
AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LIGHTS FOR THE MIAMI SHORES COUNTY CLUB TENNIS COURTS.
Mr. Benton offered a
brief statement regarding the background of the request. Confirmation was provided by Mr. Sarafan
that the item was before the Council in their capacity as landlords of the
Country Club property and that the item would be heard before the Planning
& Zoning Board for site plan approval.
Council questions were related to whether or not notice had been
provided to the neighbors, which courts would be lit and what type of
lights were to be used. Mr. Blum
moved to approve the proposal as submitted.
Mr. Herrera seconded the motion.
Mr. Ullman received clarification that someone could appeal the
decision of the Planning & Zoning Board if the Board approved the item
and residents disagreed with the approval.
Mr. Ullman wanted to ensure that residents in the area of the courts
would receive an opportunity to express their opinion on the installation
of lights. As Mr. Ullman received
information that the opportunity would be afforded, he stated he would vote
in favor of the motion. Mayor Davis
called for the vote which was unanimous in favor of the motion.
4) ANNOUCEMENTS
The Clerk read the
announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Herta Holly Ms. Holly spoke about the
upcoming Bond referendum question.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Prospero Herrera Mr.
Herrera offered his congratulations to Ms. Marie Dee on her House of the
Month Award and also to Mayor Davis for the successful Mayor’s Ball.
Greg Ullman Mr.
Ullman echoed Mr. Herrera’s congratulations to the Mayor on the Ball. Mr. Ullman also spoke about the Theater’s
production of Prelude to a Kiss and reminded everyone about the upcoming
election, urging people to be informed.
Bob Blum Mr.
Blum expressed his regrets at missing the Ball and Unity Day, announcing
that he and his family were moving to Texas in the summer.
Mark Ulmer No Comment.
Mayor Davis Mayor
Davis spoke about the Ball and the Bond referendum for
the charter school.
7) ADJOURNMENT
The March 4, 2003 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM.
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Al
Davis, Mayor
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Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk
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