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03-07-1989 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 1989 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, March 7, 1989 at Village Hall commencing at 7:32 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Robert S. Butler, Jr. Karen Kirby Marty Stofik Also present: Elly F. Johnson William F. Fann Gall Macdonald The invocation was given by Reverend Douglas A. White from the Miami Shores Baptist Church and Mayor Canton led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM *1 MINUTES Ms. Stofik moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of 2/21/89. Dr. Butler seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mayor Canton acknowledged receipt of minutes for the following meetings: Pension Board Meeting 12/15/89 Country Club Advisory Board 1/25/89 Fine Arts Commission 2/6/89 Fine Arts Commission 2/21/89 Recreation Advisory Commission 2/13/89 Downtown Revitalization Board 2/15/89 Historic Preservation Board 2/22/89 Planning and Zoning Board 2/23/89 ITEM *2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 4 FOOT WROUGHT IRON FENCE IN FRONT YARD. Mr. LuBien explained the request and added that the request was approved by the Historic Preservation Board. Ms. Stofik moved for approval of the request to grant a variance for the 4 foot wrought Iron fence. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and asked If the request was approved by P&Z. Mr. LuBien replied yes. Dr. Butler stated that if the fence Is approved then the hedge should be brought Into compliance with the code. Mr. Fann stated that the Council should not act on the request unless the petitioner Is present. Ms. Stofik asked If it was In the Miami Shores ordinances that the petitioner must be present In order for the Council to grant the variance. Mr. Fann replied that it was not. Dr. Butler moved to table the Issue. Ms. Kirby seconded the motion. Dr. Butler, Mayor Canton, Mr. Loffredo and Ms. Kirby voted yes and Ms. Stofik voted no. ITEM *3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 506(c) (1) AND SUB- PARAGRAPHS (1) THROUGH (8) OF SECTION 516(c) OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270; AUTHORIZING COMMERCIAL DISH ANTENNAE; LIMITING LOCATION AND DIMENSIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING MEANS OF MEASURING; REQUIRING SCREENING, LANDSCAPING AND LIMITING COLORS THEREOF; RENUMBERING PARAGRAPHS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Johnson read the title of the ordinance for the second and final reading. Dr. Butler moved approval and Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *4 REQUEST TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREWORKS FOR THE 4th OF JULY. Mr. Johnson explained the request. Dr. Butler moved to waive the bid procedures. Ms. Kirby seconded the motion and Ms. Stofik offered an amendment to also award the bid to Southern International Fireworks. Dr. Butler and Ms. Kirby accepted the amendment and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *5 AWARD OF BID FOR THE PAVING OF PUBLIC WORKS PARKING LOT. Mr. Tom Benton explained the request. Ms. Stofik moved to award the Bid to P.J. Constructors Inc. In the amount of $44,000 and authorize a budget transfer from the surplus In the street department salary account. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Ms. Kirby stated that she has a problem with the amount of the overrun and requested that the Council get new bids. Mr. Loffredo stated that the VIIIage has over a million dollars worth of equipment at Public Works and the yard Is in disrepair. He said repairing the yard would be a very good Investment for the future. Mayor Canton stated that not only would It be good for the equipment but a morale booster. The vote was taken for the motion on the floor and was unanimous In favor. ITEM *6 DISCUSSION ON GOLF COURSE STATUS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN. Mr. Klug discussed the maintenance protects at the golf course. Mr. Klug and Mr. Johnson responded to questions about the golf course that were asked by the Council. ITEM *7 MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Mr. Klug stated that the Country Club Comprehensive Plan Is a very necessary thing. Mr. Klug spoke about what is being done at the Club and what the Club's funds are being spent on. He said the Club's management needs to address what they are going to do about maintenance before a Comprehensive Pian can be developed. Mayor Canton asked for a list of the problems with an estimate as to how much it will cost to fix the Items. Mr. Johnson requested a workshop to discuss the items that would be on the list. Ms. Kirby stated that several years ago the Council got a priority list and some of the Items have been budgeted to be repaired In the past. Mr. Loffredo suggested that when the Council has the workshop It be mobile and the Council members walk around and examine what the problems are. Ms. Stofik stated she Is looking for a Comprehensive plan that addresses philosophy and future goals for the Country Club. She said maintenance should be Just one part of the plan. Mr. Johnson asked who can tell management what kind of Club it should be. He asked does It come from the Council or the members. He said each member has a different Idea of how the Club should be. Mayor Canton stated that the Club Is In a unique situation because the Village has a business run by a governmental body. Ms. Kirby stated that the Council does not run the Club and sometimes the Council does not have enough involvement In the Club. Dr. Butler suggested that the workshop be scheduled for the end of April to Include new Council members and to accomplish three basic things: 1)Physical condition of the Club, 2) request each Council member to communicate In writing their concerns and priorities for a comprehensive plan, and 3) that they direct the results of the first two to the Club membership and get feedback from them. Dr. Butler stated that without that Input, it Is unreasonable for the Council to expect Mr. Klug to create a comprehensive plan. Mr. Johnson stated that the staff needs direction from the Council as to what they want. Ms. Stofik stated that it is time for the Council to have the back bone to make decisions for the Country Club. Mayor Canton told Mr. Klug not to be afraid to try new things and to realize that some will be successful and some will not. ITEM *8 COUNTRY CLUB FINANCIAL REPORT Mr. Johnson stated that the cost of goods sold was In error on the report. He said the actual loss was $29,000. Mr. Klug stated the Club has tried things In the past that have lost money. Ms. Kirby asked if the overall loss for the year Is $56,000. Mr. Johnson stated yes. ITEM *9 REQUEST FROM MIAMI SHORES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING TRAFFIC SIGNS. Mr. Johnson explained the request. Mayor Canton stated he thought It was a good Idea. Dr. Butler stated that In Biscayne Park it Is not the signs that have the effect on traffic It Is the police response to traffic violators. He went on to say that greater enforcement In Miami Shores Is the answer. Mayor Canton stated the two new motorcycle units have produced a record number of tickets. Ms. Kirby suggested tabling the discussion until after the election and traffic study. Mr. Johnson stated that If the Council has no problem he will send a letter to the County to see what comments they have. ITEM *10 REQUEST TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SEND OUT ONE MAILING OF INFORMATION ON THE BARRICADE ISSUE TO BE VOTED ON 4/11/89. Mayor Canton explained the request. Ms. Kirby stated the Information sheet Ms. Macdonald created is Impartial and should not say that the Council endorses a particular plan of action. She also said a picture of a barricade should be Included In the mall out. Dr. Butler stated that information should be Included in the Village Newsletter. He said he sees no reason for additional funding. Mr. Loffredo and Ms. Stofik stated they agree with Dr. Butler. ITEM *11 REQUEST TO ADD TWO BARRICADES TO THE MAP APPROVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL ON RESOLUTION *843-89, Mayor Canton explained the request. Dr. Butler stated that If the Council adds the barricades to the map It will send a mixed message to the County by coming In at a late hour and adding 2 more barricades which creates an unnecessary conflict. Ms. Stofik stated that the Council Is correcting an oversight that occurred at a previous Council meeting. She also said that attached to the map should be a list of where the barricades are In order to reduce the chance of a mistake. Ms. Kirby moved to correct the resolution that approved the barricade map and Include the two sites discussed at this meeting. Ms. Stoflk seconded the motion. Mr. Loffredo asked If It was necessary to send the map back to the County. Mr. Johnson stated he will ask the traffic engineers before he sends It back to the County. Mayor Canton asked for an ETA on the traffic study. Mr. Johnson stated 4 months. The vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ITEM *12 ANNOUNCEMENTS. Mayor Canton read the announcements. ITEM *13 COUNCIL COMMENTS Dr. Butler thanked Mr. Ed Abdella, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Klug for the work that they did on the Teen Dance. He also talked about the Taste Of The Shores. Mr. Loffredo stated he supports the Taste of the Shores. Ms. Kirby stated the Womens Club Fashion Show Is March 28th. Mayor Canton talked about the Progressive Dinner and a letter that was written to the editor in Sunday's paper that was Incorrect. ITEM *14 PUBLIC COMMENTS All comments were from Miami Shores residents. Mr. Ed Abdella stated the Police Appreciation Day party Is April 30th and costs $10.00 per person. Mr. Frank Nowlan spoke about the progressive dinner. Mr. Owen Henderson thanked the Council for sending traffic sign information to the County. He said the Chamber of Commerce came to the same conclusion as to the need for police participation. Charles Smith thanked the Council for correcting the oversight of the barricades on the map. ITEM *15 ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.. ATTEST: Elly F. Johnson Village Clerk BY: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk