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02-07-1984 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL February 7, 1984 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on February 7, 1984, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with the following Council members present: Mayor Kevin O'Connor Elspeth Jensen Robert J. Lodge Herbert Spahn, Jr. Terry Cuson Absent: None Also present: L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Paul Moehlman of the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION: Mayor O'Connor presented a trophy to the Community Center Women's Tennis Team, the winning team in a tournament with the County Club women tennis players. Team captain Terry Caudle, accepted for the team. MINUTES: (a) Regular Council meeting of 1/17/84 - approved as written by motion made by Mr. Lodge, seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. (b) Pension Board meeting of 1/24/84 - accepted. (c) Downtown Revitalization Board, 1/12/84 and 1/19/84 - accepted. (d) Historic Preservation Board meeting of 1/23/84, accepted. (e) Planning & Zoning Board meeting of 1/26/84, accepted. PLANNING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS: At the Planning Board meeting of January 26, 1984, a variance was granted for an addition to the office building of Dr. G. L. Richards, Jr., 9111 Park Drive, based on a section of the flat roof being visible from the street and enlarging a non -conforming building. In the discussion that followed it was noted that the roof section will be shielded from the street and the original building plan was approved with non-conformance on the front setback. Mr. Lodge moved to uphold the decision of the Planning & Zoning Board with regard to Dr. Richards' building. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS: At the meeting of the Historic Preservation Board of January 1, 1984, the home of Mr. & Mrs. Dean Miller, 940 N. E. 95th St., 2/7/84 -2- was cited for Historic Landmark designation. Mrs. Marty Stofik, Chairman of the Board, reviewed the features of the home and it was noted that the Board's action had approval of the owners. Mr. Cuson moved approval of Historic Landmark designation for the Miller home at 940 N. E. 95th Street. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. In discussing this subject it was the consensus of Council that only those properties having owners' approval should be brought before Council for action. RESOLUTION CREATING FINE ARTS COMMISSION. A proposed resolution creating a Fine Arts Commission was forwarded to Council by the Village Manager, for the purpose of stimulating and initiating interest in art shows, concerts and similar activities in Miami Shores. Councilman Lodge was of the opinion that this should be handled by the private sector, or more effectively handled under the Mayor's Task Force. Mrs. Jensen didn't think there was any need for this commission as these activities were being held now. Mayor O'Connor explained the background of the idea and that he felt there were many citizens who would like to serve on this commission. Mr. Lodge moved that this be tabled until we can get with the Task Force and with heads of clubs for input. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen but failed to carry on a 2/3 vote. Mr. Cuson then moved that this resolution. be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed 3/2 with Mrs. Jensen and Mr. Lodge dissenting. This resolution is entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 767-84 A RESOLUTION OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CREATING A FINE ARTS COMMISSION, SETTING ITS RESPONSIBILITY, METHOD OF APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF SERVICE. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION FOR MUNICIPAL ZONING ON SALE OF MALT BEVERAGES. A resolution was proposed requesting Dade County to support State legislation to permit municipalities to control the sale of malt beverages through zoning laws. Upon motion made by Mr. Lodge and seconded by Mrs. Jensen this resolution was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: 2/7/84 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 768-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE SEEKING THE SUPPORT OF DADE COUNTY FOR LEGISLATION ALLOWING MUNICIPALITIES TO REGULATE THE SALE OF MALT BEVERAGES THROUGH THE PROVISIONS OF ZONING ORDINANCES. RESOLUTION CREATING A HANDICAPPED COMMITTEE. A resolution was proposed to create an Advisory Board on handicapped services, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This Board will replace the one named in Resolution No. 593. Upon motion made by Mr. Cuson and seconded by Mr. Spahn this resolution was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 769-84 A RESOLUTION CREATING AN ADVISORY BOARD ON HANDICAPPED SERVICES, ESTABLISHING ITS MEMBER- SHIP AND FIXING ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. ORDINANCE ON DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTIES - first reading. In a report to Council Mr. Forney stated that at the present time there are no provisions in our Code of Ordinances for the disposal of surplus property, and he recommended adoption of this ordinance. Approval was given on first reading by motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously. FUNDING FOR REVITALIVATION TASK FORCE SURVEY. Mr. Forney reported that a sum of $1681.25 had been requested by the Revitalization Task Force for the purpose of circulating a questionnaire to all residents of the Village and businesses concerning the N. E. 2nd Avenue business area. It was pro- posed that the money be taken from the Contingency Fund and that it be included in the amount of $2500.00 to be transferred in the Budget Execution Review. Approval was granted for the survey expense of $1681.25 to be taken from the Contingency Fund by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously. CHARTER UPDATE. In a report to Council Mr. Forney reviewed the necessity 2/7/84 -4- and procedure for updating the Village Charter by removing those sections which are unnecessary or which have been superseded by other legislation. It is proposed that this work would be done by the Municipal Code Corporation in conjunction with the Village Attorney at a cost of approxi- mately $1500.00, which amount should be transferred from the Contingency Fund. Mr. Lodge moved that we proceed with the work that has to be done on the Charter by contracting with Municipal Code Corporation at a cost of approximately $1500.00, with the money to be transferred from the Contingency Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. BUDGET EXECUTION REVIEW. A first quarter budget executive review was prepared by Mr. Forney in which he requested transfer of $12,500.00 from the Contingency Fund to cover unbudgeted items or additional expenses incurred since the budget was prepared, as outlined in his memorandum to Council of 2/7/84. The transfer of $12,500.00 from the Contingency Fund was approved by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT. (a) Biscayne Canal - concerning possibility of making the canal some type of wildlife preserve to protect the manatees. Mr. Forney stated that the latest information he had secured from the Fla. Marine Patrol was that it may be possible to do something in this regard. A further report will be made. (b) 5.42 acres in re Comprehensive Plan - Mr. Forney did not recommend that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to return this property to a recreational use classification. Following some active discussion on this proposal Mayor O'Connor stated that it would be placed on the next agenda and that it be debated at that time. (c) Report on garbage fee collection - receipts up, two -years overdue bills have been placed in the hands of a collection agency and we have received 30% of the overdue bills. (d) Set date for the PBA hearing - February 21, next regular meeting, location at Community Center to be confirmed. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (a) Valentine dinner dance, Feb. 10, at Country Club, $14.95. (b) Miami Shores Day at Hialeah, Feb. 22, $15.00. (c) Kiwanis Barbecue, Feb. 16, $4.00. (d) Geo. Washington Birthday party, Feb. 24, at Country Club, $12.95 per person. 2/7/84 -5- COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mr. Cuson commended the Revitalization Committee for their work and strongly supported the establishment of a Fine Arts Commission. Mrs. Jensen mentioned her granddaughter's volleyball honors. Mayor O'Connor reported on the resignation of our Athletic Director, Mr. Pardo, with commendation on the work he has done. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None ADJOURNEMENT: 8:50 p.m. A PROVE Kevin O'Connor Mayor Vi lage Clerk