11-15-1988 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 1988
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, November 15, 1988, at Village Hall
commencing at 7:34 PM with the following members present:
Mayor Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Marty Stofik
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Karen Kirby
Also Present: Elly F. Johnson
William F. Fann
Mayor Canton presented Ms. Gall Macdonald, Assistant Village
Manager/Finance Director, finance award for outstanding work
on Miami Shores Village's financial statement for 1987, and
certification as a Municipal Finance Administrator.
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Final Public
Hearing, Fiscal Year 1989 Operating Budget of 9/21/88. Dr.
Butler seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor.
Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Special
Council Meeting of 9/28/88. Dr. Butler seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous In favor.
Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Country Club
Workshop of 10/27/88. Dr. Butler seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous In favor.
Mayor Canton acknowledged receipt of the following minutes:
Recreation Advisory Committee 10/10/88
Fine Arts Commission 10/17/88
Downtown Revitalization Board 10/19/88
Downtown Revitalization Board 11/02/88
Code Enforcement Board 11/03/88
ITEM *2 PLANNING AND ZONING
a. APPEAL FOR VARIANCE TO CONVERT DETACHED GARAGE TO
LIVING FACILITY.
Mr. LuBlen explained the code In this situation. Mr. Metayer
the home owner explained his reasons for the request. Mr.
LuBlen stated that there was no hardship established In this
case. Ms. Stofik asked Mr. LuBlen If the work was done without
a permit. Mr. LuBlen replied yes. Ms. Kirby moved to uphold
the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board not to grant the
variance. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous In favor.
b. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ENTRANCE ALTERATION
Mr. LuBlen explained that any changes to the exterior of this
building requires Council approval. Dr. Butler moved approval
of the variance subject to Downtown Revitalization Board
approval. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous In favor.
ITEM *3 APPOINTMENTS TO THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Mr. Johnson stated that there Is one applicant for two
positions and that his office Is advertising to fill the second
position. Ms. Kirby moved to appoint Ms. Martha Wright to the
Fine Arts Commission. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and
suggested not advertising for the second vacancy and limiting
the Commission to 10. Dr. Butler said the Commission was
expanded so they could take on more protects. Ms. Stofik stated
the minutes from the Fine Arts Commission addressed disbanding.
Ms. Kirby replied the question of disbanding was In response to
the Council and that they do not wish to disband.
The vote was taken for the motion on the floor and was
unanimous In favor.
ITEM *4 DISCUSSION ON 7 FOOT HEDGE HEIGHT ORDINANCE.
Ms. Kirby stated she would like to see the Council work on an
ordinance to be on a referendum In April without having Ms.
Brum go to the trouble of redoing her petitions. Mr. Loffredo
stated he feels it Is an Important matter and Council action
without the petitions would be an endorsement and he doesn't
support It.
Mayor Canton asked Mr. Rossi about the landscape ordinance
Planning and Zoning Is working on. Mr. Rossi replied the
ordinance has not come back in ordinance form from the Village
attorney and they have not conducted public hearings yet.
Ms. Kirby made a motion to request the Village attorney to
draft an ordinance to allow 7 foot hedges.
Mayor Canton stated the Council needs to have public comments
on this matter.
Ms. Brum stated she could have gotten twice as many signatures.
Mr. Johnson stated that the citizens have told him that If they
cut their hedges they want everybody to cut theirs.
Mr. Loffredo stated the 6 foot limit was to reduce crime and
reduce hiding places for criminals.
Ms. Kirby withdrew her motion.
ITEM *5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR MATCHING
GRANT MONEY FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO INSTALL TREES ALONG
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FROM NE 87TH STREET TO NE 89TH STREET.
Mr. Johnson explained that the Village would have to pay for
the total amount then get reimbursed after the work Is
completed.
Mayor Canton stated the trees would not hinder seeing the signs
on businesses on the street. He said that before any trees are
put in there should be a meeting with the businesses In that
area.
Ms. Stofik said businesses should be given Input before the
Village Is locked Into any one type of tree. She then went on
to make a motion to adopt the Resolution. Dr. Butler seconded
the motion. Mr. Johnson said the businesses have been
contacted but that another meeting can be arranged.
The vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *6 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Country club Financial Report
Country Club Membership Report
Investment Report
Mr. Johnson reviewed the reports for the Council and stated he
was happy to report things are getting better at the Club. He
said the Club Is finishing up work on the cart barn and cart
paths.
ITEM *7 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Canton read the announcements.
ITEM *8 COUNCIL COMMENTS
ITEM *9 PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEM *10 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
ATTEST: Elly F. Johnson
BY:
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk