11-25-1987 Special MeetingSPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 25, 1987
A Special Meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Wednesday, November 25, 1987, at Village Hall
commencing at 8:05 a.m. with the following members present:
Mayor Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Karen Kirby
Absent Marty Stofik
Also present Elly F. Johnson, Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
Franklin Grau, President, Miami
Shores Mainstreet, Inc.
Mayor Canton explained this was a follow-up meeting to
further discuss approval to enter into a purchase option of
the Miami Shores Theater.
Mr. Grau requested $10,000 funds at this time citing
time restraints and deadlines: The seller would be out of
town for 3 weeks, deadline for the submission of an
application for a cultural facilities development grant from
the Secretary of State, and the pending announcement of the
Ruth Forman Theater season In February. He presented the
proposed option to purchase.
Mrs. Kirby questioned the purchase of the lease If the
Ruth Forman Theater did not succeed. Mr. Grau advised that
lesser known theater groups are being considered.
Mr. Loffredo stated the purpose of the option was to
establish a community resource not a home for one Theater.
He did not want the theater tied up exclusively with one
group. Mr. Grau explained part of the overall plan was to
,reach an agreement with the Ruth Forman Theater, however,
'what was stipulated in the lease agreement had not been
decided.
Mr. Grau explained that Florida Mainstreet, Inc. was a
corporation with a Board of Directors commited to doing what
the Council wanted done with the protect. It would be the
understanding of the Corporation that the person who signs as
the purchaser agrees that the lease will be assigned to the
Village. He advised that the rent for the Ruth Forman
Theater would be more than the $25,000 yearly lease.
Mr. Johnson commended the project and recommended that
If the Council made an Investment in renovation of the pro-
perty that the property be purchased. Mr. Fann stated Miami
Shores was not a party to the agreement.
Dr. Butler made a motion to approve $10,000 with the
stipulation that the contract be amended to clearly state
assignment to the Village at time of purchase. Mr. Loffredo
second the motion.
Mr. Bill Walker, 576 N.E. 97th Street, questioned the
basis for the Council providing funds.
Mr. Edgar Bundy, 269 N.E. 100th Street, expressed
concern about the Investment and the financial stability of
theater groups. He recommended further study.
Mr. Edward Harrigan, 260 N.E. 99th Street, questioned
providing monies to a corporation when little Information was
known.
Mr. Loffredo explained that the Council Is attempting to
do something about the complaints on the current situation at
the Theater even If voters later decided not to approve It by
a referendum. Dr. Butler advised the risk was worth the
potential benefit. Mrs. Kirby stated although she supported
the concept she wanted more information.
The motion passed by a 3/1 vote with Mrs. Kirby
dissenting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
ATTEST: Elly F. Johnson
Village Manager
BY:
Aria Clayton
Deputy Village Clerk
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