10-01-1985 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 1, 1985
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on October 1, 1985 at Village Hall, commencing at 7:30p.m.
with the following members present:
Mayor Karen Kirby
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Elspeth Jensen
Absent: Kevin P. O'Connor
Marty Stofik
Also Present: L.R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by
Mr. Vince Schafineister, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION.
Mayor Kirby introduced Mrs. Lela Jacobson, Miami Shores
Mobile Crime Watch Coordinator who presented awards to the following
members of Mobile Crime Watch Patrol who had contributed 50 or more
hours of service time:
Bill Richards
Betty Paulson
George Swanson
Sam Mazur
Mollie Mazur
Ada Durham
Richard Porst
Ralph Hamman
Warren Meacham
Doris Frech
George Jacobson
Vince Paulson
Del Matchett
Julia Richards
Jim Condit
Jim Stuart
Albert Ray
Bud Hartley
Horace Shuff
Renee Rodney
Honorary pins for outstanding help to the Mobile Crime Watch Patrol
were presented to:
Jeanne Williams
Lt. Jim Brenton
Norwood Nelson
Dottie Yates
MINUTES.
(a) Council meeting of September 17, 1985 -Dr. Butler moved to approve
the minutes as written, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed
unanimously.
(b) Special Council Meeting of September 24, 1985 -Dr. Butler made 'a
motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Mrs. Jensen.
Mr. Forney commented on the bid proposals awarded for Worker's
Compensation and comprehensive liability insurance totaled
approximately $301,910.00.
Receipt acknowledged:
(c) Planning & Zoning Board 9/26/85.
(d) Historic Preservation Board 9/16/85.
(e) Fine Arts Commission 9/9/85.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS.
(a) Militana request for approval of revisions to elevation,
Item 3, 9/26/85.
Mr. Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning, reviewed
the site plans with Council explaining the changes to be made to the
elevation. The revision involved changing the original pitched mansard
roof to a straight up or squared -off mansard roof and adding a detached
sign.
A motion was made by Mrs. Jensen to uphold the decision of
the Planning & Zoning Board approving the revision.
The motion was seconded by Dr. Butler and passed unanimously.
(b) Pedley Corporation request for approval of preliminary
site plan, item 5, 9/26/85. -
Mr. LuBien reviewed the preliminary site plan which proposed
contructing a four (4) story building in a B-2 zone. Representatives of
Pedley Corporation were present and answered questions concerning the
request.
Dr. Butler moved to uphold the Planning & Zoning Board
approval of the Pedley Corporation request, seconded by Mrs. Jensen;
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE ON FEES FOR VARIANCE REQUESTS. Second and Final Reading.
Following a reading by title, Mayor Kirby explained this
ordinance would allow the Village to charge a $50.00 fee for processing
a variance application.
Dr. Butler moved to adopt the ordinance on second and final
reading, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. The entitle-
ment of the ordinance reads:
ORDINANCE NO. 488-85
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 703 OF APPENDIX A
ZONING OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES, PROVIDING FOR A PROCESSING FEE AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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APPROVAL OF GOLF PRO SHOP REDECORATION CONTRACT.
Mayor Kirby explained a letter to Council received from
the Village Manager recommending that normal purchasing procedures be
waived and authorization be granted to purchase the redecoration items
for the Golf Pro Shop from Display Unlimited. The waiver is in the
best interest of the Village in order to complete the work in the most
timely manner.
Dr. Butler moved to waive normal purchasing procedures
for this bid and award the redecoration contract to Display Unlimited,
Inc., in the amount of $4,592.17, seconded by Mrs. Jensen.
Mr. Forney introduced the new Golf Pro, Mr. John Wright.
The motion passed unanimously.
RECOMMENDATION ON LANDMARK DESIGNATION BY HISTORIC
PRESERVATION BOARD.
Mrs. Margo Newton, Chairperson for the Historic Preservation
Board, recommended that Council designate the Spears/Harris residence
located at 287 N.E. 96th Street, Miami Shores, Florida, as a historic
landmark.
Mrs. Jensen moved to accept the recommendation of the
Historic Preservation Board, seconded by Dr. Butler and passed unanimously.
REPORT BY DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD.
Mr. Vince Schafmeister reported that $15,000.00 had been
pledged by the private sector with $4,000 having been collected toward
matching the $20,000.00 appropriated by Council for the FY '85-86 budget.
The Downtown Revitalization Board in conjuction with the
Beautification Committee and Public Works Department has replanted the.
corner areas in the business district on N.E. 2nd Avenue.
The next phase of beautification will involve placing cement
planters at the center of the corners in the downtown area on N.E. 2nd
Avenue.
Mr. Schafmeister explained that the Downtown Revitalization
Board was planning to apply for the Mainstreet Grant Program. A slide
presentation was shown on this program.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
Mr. Forney explained the next regular Council meeting would
be preceded by a Pre -Council session at 7:OOp.m. on October 15, /985.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
(a) Meet the new Golf Pro at the Country Club, October 2nd
from 6-8P.M.
(b) Dles party at the Country Club on October 11th, 6-7:30P.M.
(c) Columbus Day, October 14th. Village offices will be closed.
(d) The Mayor's Community Task Force will be hosting the 4th
annual Unity Day at the Community Center on Saturday,
October 19th from 10a.m. - 1p.m.
(e) Applications are being accepted for a .vacancy on the Fine
Arts Commission and Historic Preservation Board. Mayor
Kirby expressed condolences to the Anderson family due to
the death of Gregory Anderson who served on the Historic
Preservation Board.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mrs. Jensen commented on the outstanding vaudeville show
sponsored by the Mayor's Community Task Force which was presented on
September 27th and 28th.
Dr. Butler welcomed Mr. John Wright as the new Golf Pro
at the Country Club and Mr. Seth Bramson as the new interim Country
Club Manager.
Mayor Kirby expressed appreciation to ail participants
and attendees who helped make the vaudeville show successful. Realtors
were complimented for complying with the new real estate sign ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mr. Chamber commented on the need to maintain the grassy
area located on 99th Street just west of 2nd Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT. 8:35P.M.
ATTEST: L.R. Forney, Jr.
Village Clerk
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BY: • _____0.
Randy (' Nutte
Deputy Village erk