05-20-1986 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 20, 1986
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on May 20, 1986 at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with the
following members present:
Mayor Karen Kirby
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Elspeth Jensen
Kevin P. O'Connor
Marty Stofik
Also present L.R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager
William 0. Yates, Village Attorney
The meeting came to order at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor John Hirst,
Redeemer Lutheran Church, giving the invocation, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MINUTES.
(a) The Council Meeting of May 6, 1986 - A motion was made by Mrs. Jensen
to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Dr. Butler and passed
unanimously
(b) The Public Hearing of May 8, 1986 - A motion was made by Mrs. Jensen
to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Mr. O'Connor and passed
unanimously.
Receipt Acknowledged:
(c) Downtown Revitalization Board 4/30/86.
(d) Code Enforcement Board 5/1/86.
(e) Beautification Committee 5/7/86.
(f) Pension Board 5/8/86.
(g) Planning and Zoning Board 5/8/86.
Mrs. Jensen asked for clarification of type of clinic sponsored by
St. Francis Hospital that will have hours of 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.,
open 7 days. The Clinic is to be located in the old Dean Witter Office
at N.E. 2nd Avenue. Mr. Henry Alexander, Architect, and Kirby Raine of
St. Francis clarified that it would be a private physician's office and
not an HMO, or teaching unit for Barry University.
(h) Handicapped Services Advisory Board 4/28/86.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEMS.
(a) Alex Aguilera, Biscayne Exxon request for approval of plans for Food
Mart, Item 2, 5/8/86.
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Dr. Butler approved, Mrs. Jensen seconded and opened for discussion.
Mr. Rossi of the Planning and Zoning Board explained that there would
be no structural change, no beer or wine would be sold, parking is
available and a sign would be erected. The motion was unanimously
approved.
(b) Charles Custin request for approval of plans for foyer addition, Item 3,
5/8/86.
Mr. O'Connor moved to approve the variance granted by the Planning and
Zoning Board, Dr. Butler seconded. Mr. Rossi noted that the Board has
approved the variance request unanimously. The architect and home owner
explained the proposal. The motion passed 3/2 with Dr. Butler and
Mayor Kirby dissenting.
APPROVAL OF SOUTHERN INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FOR JULY 4th PROGRAM FOR $4,000.
Mr. Forney requested that the bidding be waived for the fireworks on
July 4th. Dr. Butler moved to approve the request, Mrs. Stofik seconded the
motion and the motion passed unanimously.
MIAMI SHORES BUSINESS ASSOCIATION PETITION TO INCREASE POLICE PROTECTION
ALONG N.E. 2nd AVENUE.
Mrs. Wanda Toreky presented a petition with 1,262 signatures. The
Council discussed the issue, then opened the subject to public comment.
Mayor Kirby recommended that a scooter be obtained for 2nd Avenue.
Police could patrol 3 areas of the Shores rather than the present 2 areas.
Mrs. Stofik suggested action wait until cost was worked into budget since
one more officer for 8 hours/6 days a week would cost about $83,000.
Dr. Butler stated that the excesses in the budget were necessary for emergencies.
Mrs. Jensen recommended hiring another meter man for 20 hours.
Mr. O'Connor stated that contract negotiations with PBA at the end
of summer might result in changes.
Mayor Kirby passed the gavel to Acting Mayor Butler and made a
motion that Mr. Forney bring a proposal to the next meeting for additional
police protection on N.E. 2nd Avenue to be instituted within the month.
Mrs. Jensen seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Mrs. Stofik requested a 5 minute recess at 9:15 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Mr. O'Connor moved that Mr. James Stuart be reappointed to a 5 -year
term on the Library Board of Trustees. Mrs. Jensen seconded the motion. The
motion passed by a unanimous vote.
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Mr. O'Connor left the meeting at 9:26 p.m. due to illness.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
(a) Country Club Financial Report.
Mayor Kirby asked that the air conditioner thermostat be set to lower
utility bills and suggested the upstairs locker room be used as a meeting room
if the Women's Golf Association approved.
(b) Country Club Membership Report.
(c) Investment Report.
(d) Mr. Forney noted that we have filed an appeal with the U.S. Soccer League
after the Florida State League rejected our appeal.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
As noted on the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mr. Chambers would like more flags displayed on 2nd Avenue.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
ATTEST: L.R. Forney, Jr..
Village Manager
BY:
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Charlotte Priddy
Deputy Village Clerk
Karen Kirby
Mayor