06-04-1985 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 4, 1985
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was
held on June 4, 1985, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30p.m., with
the following members present:
Mayor Karen Kirby
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Kevin P. 0`,Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Marty Stofik
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 Reverend Ernesto
Molano of St. Rose of Lima Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
(a) A certificate of appreciation was presented to Mrs. Helen Baden by
Mayor Kirby in recognition of her dedicated service as a trustee
on the Library Board.
(b) Ms. Dottie Yates, Miami Shores Crime Watch Coordinator, presented
Citizen Involvement Awards to the following Crime Watchers:
Manuel Alvarez
Scott Briggs
Ed Browder
Josephine Commissiong
Karen Geraci
Tom Griffith
Peggie Gonzalez
John Held
Rick Isley
Mary Judernatz
Bess Lerner
Drew McIntosh
Ken McKlein
Ms. Lela Jacobson, Coordinator
recognized the following members of
more hours of service:
Dick Bezdek
Michael Codella
Josephine Commissiong
Jack Dalrymple
Bud Hartley
Jack High
Bill Mercer
Charles Moeller
David Oquendo
Rafael Rodriguez
Sheryl Rudnick
Joseph Seifert
Cesar Sastre
Oscar Taylor
Wayne Whitfield
Brenda Whitfield
J.E. Williams
Judy Williams
Orlando Hernandez
of Miami Shores Mobile Patrol,
Mobile Patrol for reaching 50 or
Jack O'Connor
Dennis Main
n
Albert Rey
Horace Shuff
Jim Stuart
Bill Thomas
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MINUTES.
(a) Council meeting of May 21, 1985 - approved as written by a motion
made by 'Mrs. Stofik, seconded by Dr. Butler and passed unanimously.
Receipt acknowledged:
(b) Historic Preservation Board 5/20/85.
(c) Planning & Zoning Board 5/23/85.
(d) Historic Preservation Board Workshop 5/28/85.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS.
(a) Schafer Appeal, Item 4 of meeting held on April 25, 1985.
Mr. Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning, reported that
Mr. Schafer's request for permission to construct a six foot (6') fence
on his property was denied by the Planning & Zoning Board because it did
not comply with the five foot (5') limit set forth in Section 518 of the
Code.
Mrs. Jensen moved to uphold the decision of the Planning & Zoning
Board. Mrs. Stofik seconded the motion and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION REFERRING COMMERCIAL FILMING REGULATIONS TO PLANNING & ZONING
BOARD FOR INCORPORATION IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
In a report to Council, Mr. Forney explained that he had met with
representatives of the film industry on Tuesday, May 28th, to get their
input concerning a proposed ordinance on film production. A draft of the
ordinance which included most of the group's recommendations was presented
to Council.
Based on the Village Attorney's recommendation, Mr. Forney
advised Council that it was necessary to amend the permitted uses in the
Zoning Ordinance in order to establish procedures to regulate commercial
filming activity. This process requires that Council adopt a "Resolution
of Proposal to Amend" in accordance with the Village Code.
Mr. Forney outlined the major changes that had been made in the
draft ordinance. A letter to the Village Council from Governor Bob Graham
was read regarding the economic importance of the filming industry to South
Florida. Mr. Barry Asmus, Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board, in a
letter to Council asked that commercial film activity be prohibited or
strictly regulated.
A motion was made by Dr. Butler to adopt the resolution to amend
the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate commercial filming. Mrs. Stofik seconded
the motion.
In the discussion that followed, members of Council, representatives
of the film industry and local residents expressed their concern about the
proposed film ordinance.
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The resolution passed on a 3/2 vote with Mr. O'Connor and
Mrs. Jensen dissenting.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND IDENTIFY THE DEVELOPMENT
AND EXPANSION OF REVENUE SOURCES.
Mr. Forney outlined for Council a resolution that would set up
a Financial Review Committee to examine the long term revenue potential
and sources for the Village.
Following a reading by title, Mrs. Stofik moved to adopt the
resolution as presented. Mr. O'Connor seconded the motion.
In the discussion that followed, Mrs. Jensen expressed concern
about the qualifications of members that would be appointed to this Committee.
Mayor Kirby recommended that a professional consulting firm be contacted to
conduct a survey.
Mr. O'Connor moved that Paragraph 3 of the Resolution that reads
as follows:
"The Committee shall be made up of one member
appointed by each Councilperson plus the
Village Manager and Finance Director. The
Committee shall elect a chairman from among
the Council person appointed members. Any mem-
ber may be removed at any time by a majority
vote of the Village Council."
be amended to read as follows:
"The Committee shall be made up of one member
appointed by each Councilperson plus the
Village Manager and Finance Director. No
individual who presently serves as an appointed
member of any Village Board or any elected
official of the Village shall be appointed.
Neither shall any Village employee be appointed
to serve accept those individuals specifically
designated by this resolution. The committee
shall elect a chairman from among the Council -
person appointed members. Any members may be
removed at any time by a majority vote of the
Village Council."
Mrs. Stofik seconded the motion. The amendment failed to pass
on a 2/3 vote with Mayor Kirby, Dr. Butler and Mrs. Jensen dissenting.
The Resolution passed on a 3/2 vote with Mayor Kirby and
Mrs. Jensen dissenting.
Appointments to the Committee were deferred to the next scheduled
Council meeting.
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PRESENTATION OF THE COUNTRY CLUB CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
Mr. Forney presented the Country Club Capital Improvement Plan
to the Village Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
(a) Father's Day at the Country Club, 6/16/85.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mrs. Stofik congratulated Miami Shores Elementary School for being
selected as one of the outstanding schools that participated in Dade County's
Adopt A Pioneer Program.
Mr. O'Connor commented on the progress being made at Horace Mann
Junior High School in the development of a capital improvement program and
a proposal for a new curriculum. He emphasized the importance of continued
community involvement.
Mayor Kirby commended those citizens who received awards for their
participation on Crime Watch and Mobile Crime Watch Patrol. She commented
on her concern for ensuring that filming activity is regulated so residents
are not unduly disturbed and expressed reservations about the creation of
additional boards.
Dr. Butler encouraged continued public participation at public
hearings and othercommittee meetings. Dr. Butler requested that a resolution
limiting the number of boards and committees a citizen could serve on be
drafted by the Village Manager for consideration at the next meeting.
Mrs. Jensen complimented Mr. Connelly for writing letters to the
editor of Neighbors concerning schools, educational curriculum and related
matters.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mr. Vince Schafmeister, Jr., President of the Chamber of Commerce,
commented on filming activity in commercial districts in the downtown area.
He requested Council to delay action on the sign ordinance for thirty (30)
days in order to consider recommendations from a committee appointed by the
Chamber. Mr. Schafmeister reported on the progress of the Beautification
Project in the downtown area and requested a meeting be set up with the
County to discuss speeding traffic on 2nd Avenue during evening hours.
Mr. Ed Abdella suggested that new signs be placed on Park Drive
near the Recreation Center to control traffic.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:25p.m.
APPROVED:
Karen Kirby
Mayor
L.R. Forney, Jr.
Village Clerk
BY:
.L
R. n -i9' . Nutte
Deputy City Clerk