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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. 4/or S -ro Cantos The meeting was adjourned at 8:20. om ATTEST: Elly F. Johnson BY: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk M yor