10-04-1988 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 4, 1988
The regular meeting of the Miami shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, October 4, 1988, at Village Hall
commencing at 7:33 with the following members present:
Mayor Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Robert S. Butler
Karen Kirby
Marty Stofik
Also present: Elly F. Johnson
William Yates
The Invocation was given by Rev. Douglas A. White of the
Miami Shores Baptist Church and Mayor Canton led the pledge
of allegiance.
Mayor Canton presented Dr. Butler with a proclamation
proclaiming October as Spinal Health Month.
Dr. Jacobs presented awards to Mobile Crime Watch
Patrollers for hours spent patrolling the streets of Miami
Shores.
Jack High 708
George Jacobson 320
Josephine Commissiong
Paul Piqulet 210
Bob Mortonson 114
Herb Levy 112
Ben Wiener 74
Dottie Knupp 68
Bud Hartley 412
Izzie Hanken 314
300 Mike Blake 216
Carl Commissiong 200
Mary Ann McKay 116
Bud Atchison 100
Eugene Knupp 68
MINUTES
Mr. Loffredo made a motion to approve the minutes from
the 9/20/88 Council meeting with two changes. He stated that
he and Ms. Kirby both voted for Ms. Lehman for the Country
Club Advisory Board but that the mistake in the minutes did
not change the outcome of the final selection. Ms. Stofik
clarified that the DEA cleaned up the house mentioned on page
three and that Miami Springs was the area that has closed off
streets without alot of fanfare.
Dr. Butler seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Ms. stoflk moved to approve the minutes from the
hearing on 9/14/88. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion
passed unanimously.
Receipt Acknowledged:
Downtown Revitalization Board 9/7/88
Downtown Revitalization Board 9/21/88
Planning and Zoning Board 9/8/88
budget
and it
ITEM *2, REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE CLOSING OFF OF
GRAND CONCOURSE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 1989 FOR THE T.O.T.S.
COMMITTEE OF THE CHILDREN'S GENETIC DISEASE FOUNDATION, FOR
THE ANNUAL STREET FESTIVAL. Mr. Johnson explained the
request for the closure of the street. Mr. Loffredo moved to
approve the request. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
ITEM *3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-16, ARTICLE II,
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; REDUCING
TAX ON GROSS CASUALTY INSURANCE PREMIUM; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE
DATE. Mr. Johnson read the title of the ordinance and
explained that there has been a change In the legislature
this year that has broadened the base of the coverage and
that is the reason for the reduction of the tax.
Dr. Butler made a motion to approve the ordinance. Mr.
Loffredo seconded the motion and It passed unanimously.
ITEM *4, RECOMMENDATION FOR DESIGNATION AS A HISTORIC
LANDMARK, 61 NE 96TH STREET. Ms. Margo Newton of the
Historic Preservation Board stated that the board recommends
that the home be designated as an historic landmark. Ms.
Stofik asked Ms. Newton If the Council had considered this
same home before. Ms. Newton replied that the Council had
but that the previous owner did not want the home so
designated and that there is a new owner who does.
Mr. Loffredo asked if the current owner lives on the
property. Ms. Newton replied yes. Mr. Loffredo moved to
accept the recommendation. Dr. Butler seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
ITEM *5, RATIFICATION OF FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION
CONTRACT. Mr. Johnson recommended that the FPE contract be
ratified. Mr. Loffredo made a motion that the Council
ratify the contract and Dr. Butler seconded the motion.
Dr. Butler asked Mr. Johnson what the effective date of the
contract Is. Mr. Johnson replied that it was October 1st.
The vote was unanimous In favor of the motion.
ITEM *6, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO SIGN LEASE
FOR POLICE MOTORCYCLE. Mr. Johnson Introduced Michael Zoovas
as the new Chief of Police. Mr. Johnson recommended approval
of the request. Ms. Kirby made a motion to authorize the
Village Manager to sign the motorcycle lease. Mr. Loffredo
seconded the motion. Ms. Stofik asked Chief Zoovas If
officers require additional training. Chief Zoovas replied
yes and that the officers can get the training from Metro
Dade. Ms. Stofik asked If the officers will be getting
additional pay. The Chief replied no. Ms. Stofik asked how
the motorcycles will be used, and what will be the hours of
operation. Chief Zoovas replied that he was not sure at that
time but that there will be overlap to cover the schools In
the morning and the rush hour traffic In the evening.
Mr. Loffredo asked how many officers will be using the motor-
cycles. Chief Zoovas replied that there are 2 officers
assigned to the motorcycle squad, and that he has 6 officers
Interested In being on the squad.
Ms. Kirby stated that It was good to see the Chief at the
Council meeting. Mayor Canton stated that the Chief has the
backing of the Council to proceed with new and innovative
Ideas.
The vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
ITEM *7, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOBILE TELEPHONES
FROM FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Mayor Canton
asked how many phones does the Police Department need. Chief
Zoovas replied the Department needs 3 phones. Ms. Stofik
asked if the Chief has protected the monthly costs for
operation of the phones. The Chief replied that he does not
have any protections on the cost but that the usage would be
watched very closely. Ms. Kirby stated that the Police should
sell the police boat to pay for the phones.
Mr. Loffredo moved to authorize the purchase of the phones.
Ms. Stofik seconded the motion. Dr. Butler asked if the
officers were going to use a phone log. Chief Zoovas replied
that they would be using a log.
The vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
ITEM *9, APPOINTMENT TO PENSION BOARD (POLICE EMPLOYEE
APPOINTMENT). Mr. Johnson told the Council that the Police
conducted an election and that Sgt. Jack Ulmer was selected to
represent the police on the board.
ITEM *10 ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mr. Johnson announced that the County has authorized erection
of some of the barricades that were on the barricade map.
Mayor Canton asked the status of the traffic study. Mr.
Johnson replied that he Is trying to get bids on the study.
Mayor Canton asked when would the bids be In. Mr. Johnson
replied in 2 to 3 weeks.
Ms. Stofik congratulated Chief Zoovas on the dinner held for
Chief Fletcher and also welcomed Chief Zoovas.
Dr. Butler stated that the membership at the club was looking
good.
Ms. Kirby stated that the letter that was going around the
Country Club has caused alot of consternation. She went on to
say that there has not been a general membership meeting at
the Club In a long time and that there should be one.
Mayor Canton stated that the Club has been the site of some
fabulous affairs In the last month. He also stated that it
was a tremendous opportunity for the V�llat
a a Club.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:20.
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ATTEST: Elly F. Johnson
BY:
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk
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