07-16-1985 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 16, 1985
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on July 16, 1985. at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30p.m., with the
following members present:
Mayor Karen Kirby
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Elspeth Jensen
Marty Stofik
Absent: Kevin P. O'Connor
Also Present:
L.R. Forney,Jr., Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Father Michael Hoyer
of St. Rose of Lima Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES.
(a) Council meeting of July 2, 1985 -approved as written by a motion made
by Mrs. Stofik, seconded by Dr. Butler and passed unanimously.
Receipt acknowledged:
(b) Country Club Advisory Board 6/11/85 and 7/2/85.
(c) Fine Arts Commission 6/13/85. Mrs. Jensen commented on Village funds
being allocated to pay for the promotion of an art festival. Mr. Forney
explained that the Commission did not have the authority to make such
an eXiienditure: and had been advised of this fact.
(d) Recreation Advisory Committee 7/8/85.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS.
(a) Resolution concerning the Militana property and a request for approval
of plans for additions, Item 2, 6/26/85.
Following a reading by title of the resolution, Mr. Forney explained
that Council had approved this action previously and directed him to prepare
a resolution. The vacation of the alleyway as proposed in the resolution
would add property to the Village tax rolls and allow Mr. Militana to better
utilize his property.
Mrs. Stofik moved to adopt the resolution, seconded by Dr. Butler and
passed unanimously, said resolution being entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 791-85
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PETITION TO CLOSE 15
FOOT ALLEY ON THE EAST SIDE OF BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF N.E. 88TH STREET FOR
APPROXIMATELY 112 FEET, BEING LOCATED IN
BLOCK 2 OF NORTH SHORE CREST SUBDIVISION.
A motion was made by Dr. Butler to uphold the decision of the Planning
and Zoning Board approving Mr. Militana's request. Mrs. Jensen seconded the
motion.
In the discussion that followed, Mr. Frank LuBien, Director of Building °
and Zoning, summarized Mr. Militana's request and reviewed a set of plans
for additions with Council. Mr. Militana answered questions concerning the
request.
The motion passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD.
Applications were received from Ms. Angela Daley and Mr. William Schroeder
for a position on the Code Enforcement Board created by the resignation of
Donald L. Bednar. By a 3/1 ballot vote, Ms. Daley was appointed for a term
that expires in September, 1987.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION.
A total of five individuals applied for five vacant positions on the
Fine Arts Commission. The applicants were:
Mr. Norman Murphy
Mrs. Helen Hollinger
Mr. Don Ink
Ms. Margaret Rente
Mrs. Elaine R. Fischer
Mrs. Stofik made a motion to appoint Norman Murphy, Helen Hollinger,
Don Ink, Peggy Rente, and Elaine Fischer. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and carried. The terms of their appointments will be determined
by a drawing to be conducted by the Deputy Village Clerk.
ORDINANCE ON REAL ESTATE SIGNS. Second and Final Reading.
Mr. Forney outlined the major changes that were being proposed to the
real estate sign ordinance which included:
1) Reducing the size of signs to one hundred twenty (120)
square inches.
2) Changing the orientation of the sign to face parallel
rather than perpendicular to the front of the house.
3) Eliminating the four by four wooden post.
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Following a reading by title, Mrs. Jensen moved to adopt the ordinance,
seconded by Mrs. Stofik.
In the discussion that followed, residents, realtors and Councilmembers
commented on their concerns related to changing the real estate sign ordinance.
Dr. Butler stated that he agreed with the intent of the ordinance to
reduce the visibility of the sign. However, he was opposed to the size
aspect of the proposed ordinance because it was impractical and unnecessary.
The motion passed on a 3/1 vote with Dr. Butler dissenting, said
ordinance being:
ORDINANCE NO. 480-85
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB -PARAGRAPH (b) (2),
OF SECTION 504 OF ARTICLE V OF MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NO. 270, LIMITING SIZE,
NUMBER, LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND
USE OF SIGNS IN R DISTRICTS: PROVIDING
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCE EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF INSURANCE COMPANIES THAT
OBTAIN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES.
Mr. Forney reported to Council that this ordinance was recommended by
the Florida League of Cities based on. State Statute 205-402 and allows the
Village to collect an occupational license fee from insurance companies whose
offices are located outside of Miami Shores Village. Mr. Forney requested
Council to table the proposed ordinance until the next meeting in order to
allow him to consider additional information received today from the Florida
League of Cities.
Mrs. Stofik moved to table this item until the next meeting. Dr. Butler
seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET.
Copies of the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 1985-1986 had been
previously delivered to Council. Mr. Forney recommended a General Fund Bud-
get for the next fiscal year for the Village in the amount of $5,109,101.
This represented a 5.8% increase over last year's budget. The increases
were attributed primarily to inflation, insurance and personnel costs.
Mr. Forney recommended that revenue to support the proposed budget be
generated by increasing the Ad Valorem Tax, garbage fees, recreation fees
and building permits.
The budget workshops schedule was outlined as follows:
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Monday, July 22nd, 7:OOp.m.
Public Works - Garbage
Library
Building & Zoning
Manager/Clerk
Legal Counsel
Council
Tuesday, July 23rd, 7:OOp.m.
Police
Downtown Revitalization
Mobile Crime Watch
Finance
Wednesday, July 24th, 7:OOp.m.
Recreation
Revenue - Millage Determination
Tuesday, July 30th, 7:OOp.m.
Country Club
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
(a) Country Club Membership Report.
(b) Country Club Financial Reports.
(c) Investment Report.
(d) Mr. Forney reported that over 70 resumes had been received
for the position of Golf Pro at the Country Club. The
following Country Club members will assist in selecting
an individual to fill this vacancy:
Mr. Herbert Spahn
Mr. Fred Blackwell
Mr. Mel Roberts
Mr. Dave Pettis
Ms. Naomi Leeds
(e) Shade meeting scheduled with Council regarding labor
negotiations on Monday, July 22nd following the budget
workshop.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(a) Budget workshops, July 22, 23 & 24 at 7:OOp.m. in Village Hall
Budget workshop for Country Club, July 30, 7:OOp.m. in Village Hall.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mrs. Stofik encouraged residents to attend the budget workshops.
Mayor Kirby commented on the drainage problem at the Recreation
Center and the progress being made with the school situation at Horace Mann.
Dr. Butler stated the next meeting concerning the school situation would
be held in the library at the elementary school on August 21st at 7:30p.m.
He encouraged residents to attend the budget workshops.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mr. Arthur Demerjian commented on the enforcement of the sign
ordinance. Mr. Forney explained that this responsibility rested with
the Code Enforcement Board.
Mrs. Betty Lash: complimented the Council on passing the sign ordinance.
Mrs ferrel Chambers commented on special tax consideration for the elderly.
Mr. Tom Watson commented on the Downtown Revitalization Board.
ADJOURNMENT. 8:50p.m.
APPROVED:
aren Kirby
Mayor
L.R. Forney, Jr.
Village Clerk
BY:
Randy
Deputy V age Clerk