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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village
Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 18,
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 (arrived later
during the meeting)
Prospero Herrera
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village
Attorney
ABSENT: Mark Ulmer
CONSIDERATIONS
1)
VILLAGE CLERK
Barbara
A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2003 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Mr. Ullman moved approval
of the February 4, 2003 Minutes as presented. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
B) 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. (1ST Reading)
The Clerk read the
caption of the Ordinance and indicated that the issue was before the
Council on first reading. Mr.
Herrera moved approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mr. Ullman seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
C) DISCUSSION
AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF THE FINE ARTS
COMMISSION.
Following a brief
discussion regarding the policy and requirements relating to member
attendance at meetings, Mr. Herrera moved to remove Mr. Guy Haziza from the Fine Arts Commission. Mr. Ullman seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
2) FINANCE DIRECTOR Mark
A. Malatak
A) A RESOLUTION OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES, VILLAGE, FLORIDA, CREATING BUDGET
AMENDMENT #2 TO THE FY 2002-2003 OPERATING BUDGETS, CREATING A NEW ˝-CENT
SALES TAX SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO RECEIVE AND APPROPRIATE THE ESTIMATED
$280,000 IN NEW TAX RECEIPTS; AND REAPPROPRIATING BUDGET FUNDS FOR THE
BUILDING DEPARTMENT, THE PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT, THE CODE
FORCEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The
Clerk read the caption of the Resolution.
Mr. Malatak offered background information and a brief description
of the various transactions proposed within the Resolution. Mr. Benton also offered information
regarding the requested changes and the associated appropriations. In response to individual Council
Member’s questions, Mr. Malatak clarified some of the items presented for
approval. Mr. Ullman moved to adopt
the Resolution as proposed. Mr.
Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
3) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton
A) DISCUSSION
AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION
OF A NEW
PUBLIC WORKS’ MOTOR POOL BUILDING.
Mr. Benton summarized the
information contained in his memorandum, reviewing the current situation of
the motor pool building. Subsequent
to a brief discussion regarding the procedures which will be followed in
moving forward with the project, the Council reached a consensus to have
Mr. Benton proceed with the project to replace the motor pool building
which will be paid for through the Village’s Line of Credit with SunTrust
Bank. The annual debt service for
the loan will be funded through the Fleet Maintenance Enterprise Fund over
a 10 year period of time.
B) APPROVAL OF THE MARKETING PIECE FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REFERENDUM.
Mr. Benton explained the
item before the Council, indicating that the Administration would be
sending the promotional piece to a printer for typesetting and
printing. Mr. Benton asked for any
Council suggestions prior to going to print with the piece. Specifically, Mr. Benton indicated that
he had been asked the same question (Q -
Who is responsible for paying for the school when the money
set-aside to fund the operating shortfalls runs out? A – The Village) each time he has spoken
to groups regarding the bond referendum.
He questioned the Council as to whether or not this particular
Question and Answer should be included on the promotional piece. Individual Council Members offered their
comments regarding the material and following the inclusion of their
suggestions, a consensus was reached regarding the piece’s final
language.
A discussion ensued
regarding scheduling a “Town Hall” meeting regarding the bond referendum
question and Mr. Benton stated that he would look at possible dates to hold
such a meeting.
4) ANNOUCEMENTS
The Clerk read the
announcements.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Leon Newman Mr.
Newman asked about the proposed charter schools. Mr. Benton indicated that he would
respond to Mr. Newman after the meeting.
6) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bob Blum No Comment
Greg Ullman Mr. Ullman spoke of the
upcoming election.
Prospero Herrera No Comment
Mayor Davis Mayor Davis spoke about the Ball scheduled for the 22nd
of February.
7)
ADJOURNMENT
The February 18,
2003 Council Meeting was
adjourned at 8:20 PM.
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Al
Davis, Mayor
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Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk
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