08-18-1987 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1987
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, August 18, 1987, at Village Hall commen-
cing at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Mayor Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Karen Kirby
Marty Stofik
Also present Elly F. Johnson, Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting began with Rev. John Stroman, Rader Memorial
Methodist Church, giving the Invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Loffredo presented Mayor Canton with the 1986 Pedis-
trian Safety Citation In recognition of the Village's record
of no pedistrian fatalities in two years. Miami Shores was
the only city In Dade County to receive such an award.
MINUTES
a. Regular Council Meeting 8/4/87. Mrs. Stofik moved
to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Loffredo seconded and
the motion passed unanimously.
b. Village Budget Workshop 7/20/87. Mr. Loffredo cor-
rected the minutes to read that his amendment to extend the
limit of sworn police officers to five died for lack of a
second. Mrs. Stofik moved to approve the minutes as cor-
rected. Dr. Butler seconded and the motion passed unani-
mously.
Village Budget Workshop 7/22/87. Mrs. Stofik moved
to approve the minutes as written. Dr. Butler seconded and
the motion passed unanimously.
Village Budget Workshop 7/23/87. Mr. Loffredo
requested a point of clarification on the amount of funds to
be raised by the Downtown Revitalization Board. (This
amount, $13,520, Included the $8,000 for holiday decorations.
Mayor Canton corrected the minutes to read that he did not
support the motion to reinstate the allocation of $1,000 to
the Dade Partners Program schools. Mrs. Stofik moved to
approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. Loffredo seconded and
the motion to approve passed unanimously.
c. Country Club Budget Workshop 1/29/87. Mrs. Stofik
moved to approve as written. Mr. Loffredo seconded and the
motion to approve passed unanimously.
Country Club Budget Workshop 7/30/87. Mrs. Stofik
moved to approve as written. Mr. Loffredo seconded and the
motion to approve passed unanimously.
Receipt Acknowledged:
d. Code Enforcement Board 8/6/87. Mr. Loffredo com-
mended the Board on Its action on the violation
cited at 109 N.W. 95th Street.
e. Pension Board 7/31/87 and 8/7/87
f. Constitution Bicentennial Commission 7/13/87
g. Downtown Revitalization Board 8/5/87
h. Planning and Zoning Board 8/13/87
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEMS
a Mr. W.R. Moore request for approval of reroof with
fiberglass shingles, Item 3, 8/13/87
Mrs. Kirby made a motion to uphold the decision of the
Planning and Zoning Board which was to approve the request.
Dr. Butler seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
b. Dr. James Edmiston request for approval of plan for
addition and alteration, Item 4, 8/13/87
Mr. Loffredo made a motion to uphold the decision of the
Planning and Zoning Board which was to approve the request.
Dr. Butler seconded. The motion to approve passed unani-
mously.
APPOINTMENT TO THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Mr. Johnson stated two applications had been received.
Mrs. Margaret Rente requested reappointment. Mr. Thomas Beck
spoke before the Council. Mrs. Rente was reappointed by a
3/2 vote as follows:
Mr. Loffredo - Mrs. Rente
Mrs. Stofik - Mrs. Rente
Dr. Butler - Mrs. Rente
Mrs. Kirby - Mr. Beck
Mayor Canton - Mr. Beck
Council members requested Mr. Beck reapply for a vacancy
on the Commission In September.
TRAVEL ORDINANCE. Second and Final Reading
After reading by title, Mrs. Stofik moved to adopt on
final reading. Dr. Butler seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. The Ordinance being entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 508-87
AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA
PROVIDING FOR AN EQUITABLE TRAVEL POLICY FOR
VILLAGE EMPLOYEES; DEFINING THE PHRASE TRAVELER;
VESTING AUTHORIZATION FOR TRAVEL WITH THE VILLAGE
MANAGER; PROVIDING EQUITABLE PER DIEM AND SUB-
SISTENCE ALLOWANCES; PROVIDING RULES FOR TRANS-
PORTATION; AUTHORIZING ADVANCE PAYMENTS; AND
PROVIDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES.
COMMERCIAL GARBAGE FEE ORDINANCE. Emergency Ordinance
After reading by title, Dr. Butler moved to adopt on
first reading. Mr. Loffredo seconded and the motion to adopt
on emergency basis passed unanimously. The Ordinance being
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 507-87
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-42
OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; INCREASING
WASTE FEES; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE FEE ORDINANCE. Second and Final Reading
After reading by title, Mr. Loffredo expressed concern
about garbage rate increases. He moved to adopt the Ordin-
ance on final reading. Dr. Butler seconded and it passed
unanimously. The Ordinance being entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 506-87
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-42 OF THE MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE, FLORIDA; INCREASING WASTE FEES; PROVIDING
EFFECTIVE DATE.
PAY PLAN PROPOSAL
Mr. Johnson presented the pay plan study done by Cody &
Associates and the proposed cost implementation of the study.
The recommended method of costing would bring affected
employees up to the proposed minimum before applying the cost
of living Increases. The total cost of this Implementation
Is $92,652 ($20,680 for the Country Club and $71,972 for the
Village). The cost for this method of implementation has
been included in the budget.
Dr. Butler made a motion to approve the pay plan study
and the recommended method of implementation to become
effective October 1. Mr. Loffredo seconded.
Mrs. Stofik addressed one of the study's obective which
was to establish equitable relationships of one Job to an-
other within the work force. She expressed disappointment in
the plan's resolution of this objective and expects the
Village to address this Issue In future studies.
The motion to approve was passed unanimously.
AWARD OF BID - 300 GALLON SPRAYER RIG
Mr. Johnson recommended the bid be awarded to the lowest
bidder, Debra Enterprises, Inc., for $4,414.00. Dr. Butler
moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. Loffredo seconded
and it passed unanimously.
EXTERIOR RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING
Mrs. Stofik requested the Planning and Zoning Board
draft an ordinance regulating outdoor lighting particularly
specific problems as placement of lights and wattage.
Mayor Canton expressed concern about the availability of
manpower to enforce such an ordinance. Mrs. Kirby expressed
concern about resident perception of overregulation by such
an ordinance.
Dr. Butler suggested the Village Manager look into any
other existing ordinances In the Immediate areas within Dade
County and report back to the Council for further action.
POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUEST TO EXPEND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST
FUND
Mr. Johnson recommended appropriating funds, $2,500 to
$4,000, from contigency to purchase a replacement dog and to
purchase an additional dog from monies in the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund.
Mr. Loffredo moved to approve the purchase of a replace-
ment dog as recommended. Mrs. Stofik seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
Mr. Loffredo moved to establish an additional canine
unit from monies in the Law Enforcement Trust Fund. Dr.
Butler seconded.
Mrs. Stofik questioned the availability of Insurance for
the canine units as unit is presently uninsured. Mr. Johnson
advised that research was still being done to resolve.
The motion pased unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Johnson requested that an emergency Item be placed
on the agenda. Dr. Butler moved to approve on an emergency
basis. Mrs. Stofik seconded and It passed unanimously.
Mr. Johnson recommended the Council waive bid procedures
due to time problems and type of work on the carpentry work
In the Council Chamber and award the bid to B & H Custom
Cabinets for $10,972. Work will begin August 20. Council
Chamber will be closed for approximately 5 weeks for the
renovation.
Dr. Butler moved to waive normal bid procedures and
award the bid as recommended. Mr. Loffredo seconded and It
passed unanimously.
COUNTRY CLUB FINANCIAL REPORT
COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT
INVESTMENT REPORT
Mr. Johnson advised that five vehicles are to be sold at
public auction. Three of the vehicles are marked "Patrol
Unit", one is a plain unit and one Is a forfeiture vehicle.
After the sale of the vehicles, there will be 12 Black/White
vehicles on the fleet.
Mrs. Stofik questioned the Increase In maintenance costs
when these vehicles are sold. Mr. Johnson stated he would
discuss with Mr. Benton, Public Works Director.
Mr. Johnson advised that an Executive Session was sched-
uled for Tuesday, September 1, at 6:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
As noted on the agenda
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mrs. Stofik questioned the status of attendance records
of board, committee and commission members and the letter to
new residents.
Dr. Butler expressed concern that residents are not
leaving their front porch lights on all night as recommended
as a deterrent to potential crime.
Mr. Loffredo advised that he is working on a way for
children to go to public high school.
Mrs. Kirby questioned the closing of the Community Cen-
ter at this time.
Mayor Canton stated he is concerned about the feeder
pattern to public schools.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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ATTEST: Elly F. Johnson
Village Clerk
BY:
Arla Clayton
Deputy Village Clerk