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03-18-1986 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL March 18, 1986 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on March 18, 1986 at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Karen Kirby Robert S. Butler, Jr. Kevin P. O'Connor Elspeth Jensen 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 Rev. Harold A. Davenport of Miami Shores Community Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Kirby recognized Mr. Les Oppenheim and Mr. Lloyd Apple, two employees of the Country Club, for doing an outstanding job. The Mayor presented Certificates of Appreciation to participants in the Sun Fest activities. Mr. Joe Schruefer, President of the Optimist Club, accepted the certificate for having the best overall booth. The theme was entitled "Just Say No to Drugs". Mrs. Anita Fryer was presented a certificate for having the most artistic booth at the festival. Mrs. Becky Jacoby was recognized for having the most creative display. MINUTES. (a) The Council Meeting of March 4, 1986 - A motion was made by Mrs. Stofik to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Dr. Butler, and passed unanimously. Receipt acknowledged: (b) Code Enforcement Board 3/6/86. (c) Planning and Zoning Board Workshop 3/6/86. (d) Fine Arts Commission 2/3/86 and 1/6/86. (e) Downtown Revitalization Board 2/27/86. ACCEPTANCE OF BANKING BID. Ms. Gail Macdonald, Finance Director, reviewed the actual proposals and standardized bids submitted by Barnett Bank, Southeast Bank, Sun Bank, and Pan American Bank to provide banking services to the Village. The low bid was submitted by Barnett Bank. Mrs. Stofik moved to accept the low bid received by Barnett Bank, seconded by Dr. Butler, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE AMENDING COMMERCIAL FILM ORDINANCE. First Reading Mr. Forney explained that an amendment to the Commercial Film Ordinance had been prepared which would permit 8 additional still picture filmings involving 10 people or less and 3 4 -wheeled vehicles or less. All other restrictions in terms of days of the week and times of day existing in the current ordinance as well as the $50.00 a time license fee would still apply. A motion was made by Dr. Butler to adopt this ordinance amending Ordinance No. 481-85, seconded by Mrs. Stofik. In the discussion that followed, Council members and concerned citizens commented on the changes outlined in the Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 481-85. It was pointed out that in order to adhere to the 30 days of inactivity specified in the ordinance, only 11 filming activities could be permitted annually. The motion passed on a 4/1 vote, with Mrs. Jensen dissenting. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SURCHARGE ON ALL OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES WITH THE PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. Mayor Kirby explained that this resolution would endorse increasing the occupational license fee charged by Dade County for the purpose of improving the economic development in the community. She explained that Mr. Forney had been contacted by Mr. Russ Marchner, Director of the Dade League of Cities, and requested Council to delay acting on this issue until its impact could be further studied. Mr. O'Connor moved to table this item, seconded by Dr. Butler, and passed unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF POLL WORKERS FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON APRIL 22, 1986. Mr. Forney explained that at least 30 days before an election, the Council shall appoint election judges to serve on the Election Board and conduct the election scheduled for April 22, 1986 on fence heights. The following persons who are qualified poll workers have agreed to serve: Dorothy Nunge, Ada Durham, Loretta Jones, Ethel Landis, Vivian Hanes, Marjorie Pearson, Olga Schwartz, Robert Ahrendt, Sidney Lion, Thomas Little, Jr. and Lloyd Lady. A motion was made by Mrs. Stofik to appoint all the qualified poll workers, seconded by Dr. Butler, and passed unanimously. -2- PRESENTATION OF PETITION OF RESIDENTS EAST OF BISCAYNE BLVD. REGARDING: STREET BLOCKING Dr. J. Stein presented a petition to the Village Council signed by 350 residents who live east of Biscayne Blvd., requesting their area be used as an experimental area for the blocking of streets to improve the traffic and security situation in that area. He outlined the petition which proposed closing N.E. 104th Street, 103rd Street, 102nd Street, 101st Street, 100 Street, and 99th Street near each street's intersection with Biscayne Blvd. Ninety-eighth Street and 97th Street would be closed near their intersection with N.E. 10th Avenue. Streets to the south of 96th Street would be closed in a similar manner at their junction with 10th Avenue. The purpose of the petition was to promote security, safety, and serenity in the neighborhood. In the discussion that followed, several residents spoke out in favor of the street closure proposal. Mr. Forney estimated that to provide temporary blockage to prevent motor vehicles from entering the area would cost approximately $600 per street and about $1600 for permanent landscape to serve as barriers. Mrs. Stofik moved to instruct the Village Manager to work with the Public Works Director, Police Chief, representatives of Metro -Dade Fire Department and local residents to come back with a workable proposal that all these parties agreed to with funding laid out for final decision on implementation by the Council. The motion was seconded by Dr. Butler. Mr. O'Connor explained that this type of proposal was adding to the perception that residents are going to live in a community behind closed doors. He was against this proposal without proper data to emphirically support the position of the petitioner. Mrs. Stofik restated her original motion to have Mr. Forney consult with all and any persons he feels are necessary to properly evaluate this proposal. Mr. O'Connor suggested that the results of Mr. Forney's consultations be presented at a public hearing. The motion made by Mrs. Stofik, which was seconded by Dr. Butler, passed 4/1, Mrs. Jensen dissenting. A recess was called at 8:55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. PROPOSED PROMOTION PROGRAM FOR SUMMER GOLF. Mr. Forney reported on an arrangement with the Holiday Inn Biscayne supporting the summer golf program. This arrangement was endorsed by the Country Club Advisory Club at their last regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12. -3- Mrs. Jensen moved to approve the arrangement with Holiday Inn Biscayne, seconded by Mrs. Stofik. The motion passed unanimously. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT. (a) Country Club Financial Report. (b) Country Club Membership Report. (c) Investment Report. (d) Vacancy on Downtown Revitalization Board. Mr. Forney stated the Council would need to make 3 appointments, or reappointments to the Downtown Revitalization Board within the next month. The terms of Mr. Knezevich and Mrs. Baron would expire this month. Their replacements will be appointed to a three-year term. Mr. Mark Ulmer submitted his resignation to the Board. An appointment is needed to his unexpired term, which will end March 1987. ANNOUNCEMENTS. (a) Beginning golf class - sponsored by the Recreation Department, March 18 - April 1, at the Miami Shores Country Club. (b) Special election in the Community Center, Tuesday, April 22, 1986. (c) Easter Brunch at the Miami Shores Country Club, Sunday, March 30, 1986. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Mayor Kirby congratulated all the participants in the Sun Fest activity. Dr. Butler remembered Bill Chester who passed away last week. Mr. Chester was a former police officer with Miami Shores who gave outstanding service to the department for many years. Mrs. Jensen also commented on Mr. Chester's service to the community. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Mr. Bundy commented on the Downtown Revitalization Board meeting held on February 10, 1986. Mr. Mel Roberts, Chairman of the Country Club Membership Committee, reported that all previous members of the Country Club, who had not joined this year, had been contacted by telephone. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ATTEST: L.R. Forney, Jr. Village Manager BY: Ra dy utte Deputy Village Clerk -4-