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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
BUDGET HEARING – FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004
The Miami Shores Village
Council held their second and final Public Hearing on the proposed Fiscal
Year 2003-2004 Operating Budget on Tuesday, September 16, 2003. The
Meeting was held in the Council Chambers of Village Hall and was called to
order at 7:00
PM with the following
Members present:
PRESENT: Mayor Jim McCoy
Herta
Holly
Al Davis
Ed Quinton
Greg Ullman
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village
Attorney
Mark Malatak, Finance Director
1)
PRESENTATION
AND DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE (7.7500 AND
0.5151) FOR OPERATING AND DEBT SERVICE RESPECTIVELY.
Mr. Benton provided a
brief synopsis of the proposed budget of $17,711,558 for all funds, the millage rates (7.7500 and 0.5151 for the operating
budget and debt service respectively); the assessed property values and the
sanitation fees.
Mayor McCoy opened the
floor for the Public Hearing. Resident
Tom Knight, asked how the proposed budget figures
compare to the current years budget.
Mark Malatak, Finance Director, provided Mr. Knight with the
applicable figures. As no one else
present wished to comment on the proposed budget, Mayor McCoy closed the
Public Hearing.
2)
A RESOLUTION
OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING
FINAL AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES
FOR GENERAL OPERATING AND VOTER-APPROVED DEBT SERVICE PURPOSES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2003; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the
proposed Resolution. Ms. Holly moved
to adopt the Resolution as presented.
Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
3)
A RESOLUTION
OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 OPERATING AND
DEBT SERVICE BUDGETS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the
proposed Resolution. Mr. Davis moved
to adopt the proposed Resolution.
Ms. Holly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
4)
ADJOURNMENT
The
September 16, 2003 Budget Hearing was adjourned at 7:06 PM.
________________________
Jim
McCoy, Mayor
__________________________
Barbara
A. Estep, CMC
Village
Clerk
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village
Council held their regularly scheduled Meeting on Tuesday, September 16,
2003 beginning at 7:07 PM. The
Meeting was called to order immediately following the second and final
Public Hearing on the FY2003-2004 Budget with the following individuals
present:
PRESENT: Mayor Jim McCoy
Herta
Holly
Al Davis
Ed Quinton
Greg Ullman
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 SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AND THE SEPTEMBER 4,
2003 BUDGET HEARING.
Mr. Davis moved approval
of the September 2nd and September 4th Meeting
Minutes. Ms. Holly seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL AMENDING
SECTION
6.7 OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO BUILDING
PERMIT FEES; RESTRUCTURING THE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE, PROVIDING FOR THE
ADDITION OF PERMIT SURCHARGES, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Clerk read the
caption of the proposed Ordinance. Mayor
McCoy opened the floor for Public Comment on the permit fee issue. As no one present wished to comment on
the proposed Ordinance, Mayor McCoy closed the hearing. Mr. Davis moved to adopt the proposed
Ordinance. Mr. Quinton seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE BISCAYNE
BAY ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY.
Mr. Benton presented
information regarding the history of the Bay’s debris problem, including
the reason the debris piles up in the corner, the agencies involved and a
description of the past and current measures used to mitigate the problem. Mr. Benton offered background information
regarding the grant obtained to conduct an environmental study. Mr. Benton responded to questions from
Council Members dealing with the way the Village has dealt with debris
removal in the past. These questions
centered around the circulation motors/pumps which a resident has
installed, their cost, the procedures of actually picking up, off-loading
and disposing of the debris, etc.
As a number of residents
were present from the Bay area, Mayor McCoy opened the floor for public
comment on the issue.
Lee Barchan Mr. Barchan who
lives in the “corner” house, spoke of the conditions at his property and
the pumps that he has installed. He
relayed to the Council the drawbacks of the pumps and their inability to
move the debris effectively when there is too much built up.
John Kathe Mr. Kathe
spoke of the long-standing problem with the debris that accumulates in the
corner of the Bay.
Armando Romero Mr. Romero talked about problems
he has incurred due to the debris.
Anna Alvarez Ms. Alvarez offered her
opinion that the problem is a community problem, not just a problem for the
residents fronting the shoreline.
Mayor McCoy closed public
comment.
Mr. Benton introduced
George Turk from URS Engineering, the firm who completed the study. Mr. Turk and his associate, Clinton Thurlow, reviewed the data gathered during the
engineering study on wind direction, material make-up, environmental
impacts and other factors relating to the debris problem. Mr. Turk then provided the Council with
information regarding their proposed solution to the debris pile-up. URS suggested that a barrier be
installed. The deflector barrier
would be installed far enough out into the Bay to keep the debris away from
the Village’s shoreline and allow for the debris to continue floating in
the natural currents. URS had
investigated two different types of barriers, a floating debris deflector
and a fixed debris deflector. Mr.
Turk reviewed the pros and cons associated with each type of deflector, as
well as the costs to purchase and install the apparatus and estimates on permitting
and mitigation costs. Mr. Thurlow spoke of the mitigation issues, including the
various agencies that are required to review and approve plans.
Following URS’s presentation, individual Council Members asked
questions regarding various aspects of the proposed solution. Issues that were raised included on-going
maintenance requirements, possible liability to the Village, whether
similar conditions exist elsewhere, placement of the proposed barrier,
composite material to be used, aesthetic issues and permitting and
mitigation requirements.
Mayor McCoy called for a
recess at 8:47 PM and
reconvened the meeting at 9:00 PM. Mayor McCoy reopened the
floor for public comment to hear the resident’s views regarding the
deflector installation.
Lee Barchan Mr. Barchan
thanked the Council for exploring how to maintain the area, indicating that
it is a lot of money for the barrier.
Alice Burch Ms. Burch offered her
opinion that the study allows for a plan for the future.
As no one else chose to
comment, Mayor McCoy closed the floor.
Council Members provided
the audience with their thoughts, comments and ideas regarding the
presentation and proposed solution.
Subsequent to these
comments being offered, Mr. Ullman moved to direct staff to come back with
a report or proposals, including the costs of continuing present method of
trash removal but on a more regular basis; explore a long term contract
with a vendor to pick-up and/or pick-up and dispose of the debris; explore
the feasibility of pushing debris out into the current rather than pick-up
and removal; and a method of cost-sharing between the Village and
residents. Mr. Davis seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
3) ANNOUCEMENTS
The
Village Clerk read the announcements.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 Minute time
limit per speaker).
Lee
Barchan Mr.
Barchan asked about a timeframe for the staff
report.
5) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Ed
Quinton No comment
offered.
Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman asked whether 6 weeks time was enough
to complete the requested report.
Mr. Benton indicated that he should be able to have a report in that
amount of time.
Al Davis Mr. Davis spoke about the Council’s appointments to the
Charter School Board of Directors.
Herta
Holly Ms. Holly
spoke of Hurricane Isabel.
Mayor McCoy Mayor McCoy announced the upcoming DOT Meeting
regarding the 103rd
Street
project, as well as the Property Owners Association Meeting. In addition, Mayor McCoy spoke of the
award nominations the Shores Performing Arts Theater has received for
recent productions.
6) ADJOURNMENT
The September 16, 2003
Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM.
__________________________
Jim
McCoy, Mayor
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Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk
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