09-15-1987 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMi SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 15, 1987
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was
held on Tuesday, September 15, 1987, at the Community Center
commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Mayor Spero Canton
Karen Kirby
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Stephen Loffredo
Marty Stofik
Also present: Elly F. Johnson, Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting began with Rev. Douglas White, Miami Shores
Baptist Church, giving the .InvocatIon followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mr. Jim Condit, Chairman of the Constitution Bicentennial
Commission, assisted by Miss Ann Vigneron and Mrs. Elspeth Jensen
presented a "This Is my Constitution - I'm putting my name on the
line" for the Mayor and Council to sign to symbolically commemorate
the signing of the original U.S. Constitution.
Mayor Canton and Lela Jacobson, Coordinator of Miami Shores
Mobile Crime Watch, presented hour awards to the Mobile Patrollers.
MINUTES
a. Regular Council Meeting 9/1/87. Mrs. Stofik moved to
approve the minutes as written. Dr. Butler seconded and the motion
to approve passed unanimously. Mrs. Stofik requested that Planning
and Zoning Board item (a) regarding the vacation of the entire
alley running contiguous to the northern property line of lots 11
through 16, Block 6, Tract "Cu of Miami Shores Bay Park Estates be
brought before the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Frank LuBien,
Director of Building and Zoning, responded that it would be
presented at their next meeting.
b. Public Hearing 9/8/87. Mrs. Stofik moved to approve as
written. Dr. Butler seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Receipt Acknowledged:
c. Planning and Zoning Board (Completed Minutes) 8/27/87.
d. Recreation Advisory Committee 8/10/87.
e. Code Enforcement Board 9/3/87.
f. Downtown Revitalization Board 9/2/87.
g. Planning and Zoning Board 9/9/87.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEM.
a. Approval of exterior color, Item 3, Minutes of 8/27/87.
Mrs. Philip Greco explained she was planning to repaint
the house as color is brighter than orginally expected and was not
aware at the time that a permit was required. She requested the
Council approve an extension as repainting now would be a hardship
due to her husband's hospitalization.
Mrs. Kirby made a motion to uphold the decision of the
Planning and Zoning Board which was to deny the request to keep the
color. Dr. Butler seconded. As Mrs. Greco agreed to repaint the
house, Mr. LuBlen explained that once a hardship is determined and
an offer Is made to correct with a specific date, an extension
could be made within a reasonable period of time without having to
go through the Code Enforcement Board.
Council members expressed their empathy In this
circumstance and recommended Mrs. Greco work with the Building and
Zoning Department and then if matter is not resolved through
appropriate procedure to appeal to the Council.
The motion to uphold the decision of the Planning and
Zoning Board passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES
Mrs. Stofik requested more time be given In notifying
applicants seeking reappointment as letters of notification were
only recently received by many which did not provide much time for
a response.
PENSION BOARD
Applicants Included William Heffernan, Wililam Walker, Edward
Hoiden. Voting was as follows:
Mr. Loffredo - Mr. Heffernan and Mr. Holden
Mrs. Kirby - Mr. Hoiden and Mr. Walker
Dr. Butler - Mr. Heffernan and Mr. Walker
Mrs. Stoflk - Mr. Heffernan and Mr. Walker
Mayor Canton - Mr. Heffernan and Mr. Walker
Mr. Heffernan and Mr. Walker were reappointed to two year
terms.
APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEE TO THE PENSION BOARD
Applicants for the one term included Norwood Nelson and
Patricia Varney. Mr. Nelson spoke before the Council. Voting was
as follows:
Mrs. Stofik - Mrs. Varney
Mr. Loffredo - Mr. Nelson
Mrs. Kirby - Mr. Nelson
Dr. Butler - Mrs. Varney
Mayor Canton - Mrs. Varney
Mrs. Varney was appolnted'to the two year term.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
Applicants for the three terms included Charles Custln, Larry
T. McClure, Richard M. Fernandez, and Marcus Ambrose. Applicants
spoke before the Council. Mr. Ronald Tempkin advised the Council
that he did not hear his name read as an applicant for this Board
and had sent his application.
Mrs. Kirby requested more time to review the applications.
Dr. Butler requested, after legal consultation with Mr. Fann, that
current Board members continue to serve until a successor could be
elected at the next regular Council meeting on October 6. He made
a motion to postpone appointment to this Board until that time.
Mr. Loffredo seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Canton expressed the Council's appreciation to the
applicants. Mrs. Kirby invited applicants to phone her to discuss
their views concerning the future of Miami Shores.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Applicants for the three terms Included John L. Stokesberry,
Robert F. Williamson and Owen Henderson. Mr. Loffredo made a
motion to postpone appointment to this Board until October 6 due
misunderstanding of Mr. Sottliare's resignation from the board and
the submission of a new Letter of appointment from Mr. Henderson.
-Mrs. Kirby seconded and the motion passed by a 3/2 vote with Dr.
Butler and Mayor Canton dissenting.
Mr. Stokesberry and Mr. Williamson spoke before the Council.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Applicants for the three, two year terms Included Henry T.
Courtney, Vivian D. Rodriquez and Marty Kern. Mrs. Stofik made a
motion to waive normal voting procedures and appoint the three
applicants. Mr. Loffredo seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Applicants for the three terms Included Charles Sammons, Dan
Brady, Ed Abdella and Patricia R. Hannum. Voting was as follows:
Mr.
Mrs. Kirby
Mrs. Stofik
Mr. Loffredo
Dr. Butler
Mayor Canton
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Sammons,
Sammons,
Sammons,
Sammons,
Sammons,
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Brady and Mrs. Hannum
Abdella and Mrs. Hannum
Abdella and Mrs. Hannum
Brady and Mr. Abdella
Brady and Mr. Abdella
A runoff vote was required as a tie existed between votes
Brady and Mrs. Hannum. Voting was as follows:
Dr. Butler
Mr. Loffredo
Mrs. Kirby
Mrs. Stofik
Mayor Canton
Mr. Brady
Mrs. Hannum
Mrs. Hannum
Mr. Brady
Mr. Brady
for
Mr. Sammons, Mr. Abdella and Mr. Brady were reappointed to two
year terms.
COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD
Applicants for the three, two year terms included Jim Meyer,
Charles E. Leeds and Richard J. Thornton.
Mr. Loffredo made a motion to waive ballot procedures and
appoint the three applicants to the terms. Mrs. Stofik seconded
and the motion passed unanimously.
BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Applicants for the three terms Included Patricia Lodge, Edna
Clifford, Charles N. Head and Elaine Rheney Fischer. Mr. Head
spoke before the Council and suggested Job descriptions be prepared
for vacancies. Mrs. Stofik and Mrs. Kirby recommended this
Information be included In the Village Hall News at the time
announcement of vacancies. Voting was as follows:
Dr. Butler
Mrs. Stofik
Mrs. Kirby
Mr. Loffredo
Mayor Canton
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Lodge, Mrs. Clifford and Ms. Fischer
Clifford, Mrs. Lodge and Ms. Fischer
Lodge, Mrs. Clifford and Ms. Fischer
Lodge, Mrs. Fischer and Mr. Head
Lodge, Mrs. Clifford and Mr. Head
Mrs. Lodge, Mrs. Clifford and Ms. Fischer
two year terms.
were appointed to
ADVISORY BOARD ON HANDICAPPED SERVICES
Applicants for the two, two year terms Included Linda Head and
Charles N. Head. Mrs. Stofik made a motion to waive balloting and
nominate Mrs. Head and Mr. Head for the terms. Dr. Butler seconded
and the motion passed unanimously.
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Applicants for the one, three year term Included Thomas M.
Beck and Phyllis G. Blanco. Mr. Beck spoke before the Council.
Ballot voting was unanimous for Mr., Beck.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD
One application had been received for the term to expire In
March 1988. Mr. Todd Wms. Johnson spoke before the Council. Dr.
Butler moved to forego the voting procedure and appoint Mr.
Johnson. Mrs. Kirby requested protocol on abstaining from voting
and was advised that a form would need to be filed with the State.
Mrs. Kirby asked for Mr. Johnson's view of the property owner's
participation in revitalization. Mr. Johnson responded that he
agreed with the Intent of the Board as explained in the Code of
Ordinances and would be willing to assist with development of a
policy to share responsibilities.
Mrs. Stofik seconded the motion to appoint Mr. Johnson and the
motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. for a 15 minute recess and
reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
Mr. Franklin Grau, Chairman of the Downtown Revitalization
Board, presented Mayor Canton with a $10,000 check from the Florida
Main Street Program. Mayor Canton thanked Mr. Grau; members of the
Board; Mr. Loffredo, former Chairman of the Board; and Dr. Butler
,who made the Maln Street presentation.
DISCUSSION ON DENSITY OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTS
Mayor Canton requested Mr. Fann Investigate Village codes and
those in South Florida in order to regulate and enforce the number
of families living in single family homes. Mr. Fann explained the
difficulty In obtaining witnesses to prove violations and in the
definition of the term family. Mr. Loffredo suggested contacting
Boca Raton, Palm Beach or any area with a court tested ordinance.
Mr. Fann requested the Council establish limitations to the broad
Interpretation of the family as now stated in the ordinance.
Council members discussed the difficulty and individual
circumstances In defining the term. Mr. Fann will proceed with
Mayor Canton's request.
Under public comments, Mr. Paul Buechele recommended a limit
be established according to the number of bathrooms and bedrooms.
Mr. Edward Harrigan suggested a review of "The Neighbors" to
identify evidence of abuse on rentals. Mr. Franklin Grau suggested
getting guidelines from the Federal Government Housing Authority.
RESOLUTION ON PUBLIC RELATIONS BOARD
After reading by title, Mayor Canton explained that the
establishment of such a Board would provide direction to the Public
Relations firm to be employed by the Village. Dr. Butler stated
the Public Relations firm is already composed of residents and, as
discussed in the Budget Hearings, wanted funds to be overseen by
the Village Manager and policies and direction to be funneled
through the Council.
Mr. Loffredo made a motion to table the Item. Mrs. Stofik
explained the Importance of clear communication between the firm
and the Council and to establish a board between them would not be
effective. Mr. Loffredo withdrew his motion to table.
There was no motion to approve the Resolution.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
COUNTRY CLUB FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Johnson advised that there was a net loss of $25,000 for
the month of August. Year to date, the Club Is ahead $23,056.
Income for the month is $95,482.
COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Membership at the end of August is 1,659.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Village has been averaging between 6% and 6 1/2%
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
As noted on the agenda.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Dr. Butler commended Mr. Condit and the work of the
Bicentennial Commission. .
Mr. Loffredo commended all board applicants and those who have
served on these boards
Mayor Canton commended the Village Manager and the Chief of
Police for their assistance In making the Pope's visit a safe one.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mr. William Schroeder presented a petition to the Council
signed by residents concerned about the Impact of traffic on 99th
and 100th Street when the fence at the Country Club is completed.
He requested action be suspended until there Is public input and
further study. There was much discussion by the public concerning
the potential for more traffic accidents, Toss of property values,
and lack of public Input before decision was made for rerouting
traffic In and out of the Club.
Mr. Paul Buechele spoke of trash left by home owners
Immediately after their trash is picked up. He requested some type
of enforcement to prevent this abuse especially on 104th Street.
Mr. Loffredo stated when the.decision was Initially made for
fence construction at the Club it was subject to modification.
Mrs. Stoflk stated the public concerns that were expressed were
also the concerns of the Council at the time the decision was made.
She suggested that a traffic diverting program which is sponsored
through the Mayor's Task Force and one which the Village has
budgeted $12,000 might Include limited access from 99th and 100th
Street to Club Drive.
Mr. Loffredo made a motion to conduct a public hearing and in
the meantime to keep the gates unlocked. Mr. Johnson advised that
the contract had been signed and underground wiring was to begin
the next week. Mr. Loffredo then amended his motion to direct the
Village Manager to cease with the guard house until the matter Is
resolved. Mrs. Kirby seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
The Public Hearing Is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 1987, at
7:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
ATTEST: Elly F. Johnson
Village Clerk
BY:
Aria Clayton
Deputy Village Clerk
pero Ca on
Mayor