04-04-1989 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 4, 1989
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, April 4, 1989 at Village Hall commencing
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Mayor Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Robert S. Butter
Karen Kirby
Marty Stofik
Also Present: Elly F. Johnson
William F. Fann
The Invocation was given by Father Michael Hoyer from Saint
Rose of Lima Church and Mayor Canton led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the regular
Council meeting of 3/21/89 and Dr. Butler seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous In favor. Mayor Canton acknowledged
receipt of the following minutes:
Country Club Advisory Board 3/1/89
Code Enforcement Board 3/1/89
Planning and Zoning Board 3/9/89
Planning and Zoning Board 3/23/89
Recreation Advisory Board 3/13/89
Ms. Kirby moved to place on the agenda In position 5a as an
emergency Item: TENNIS MEMBERS DISCUSSION. Ms. Stofik seconded
the motion. The vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *2 APPEAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD DECISION REGARDING
CARPORT. Mr. LuBlen explained the background behind the appeal.
Dr. Butler stated that precedent has been set In the past that
If the party requesting the appeal Is not present that the
Issue Is dead. Ms. Kirby moved to uphold the decision of the
planning and zoning board denying this transaction. The motion
was seconded and the vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *3 DISCUSSION REGARDING A LANDLORD LICENSE ORDINANCE.
Mayor Canton explained the background behind the request and
explained what a landlord ordinance would do. Ms. Stofik
suggested that the ordinance be sent to the Village Attorney's
office with a request that It be brought back within a given
period of time In a manner that would be appropriate to Miami
Shores code, for the Council to consider adopting. Mr. Fann
stated that In 30 days he would be better able to give a time
frame for the creation of an ordinance. Mr. Loffredo stated
that he agreed with Ms. Stofik. He went on to say that a report
should be received from the Village attorney on taking a look
at present zoning In Miami Shores and then looking at the
ordinance to see how it could be adopted to suit Miami Shores.
Mr. Fann stated that the minutes from the Code Enforcement
Workshop were not signed. Ms. Stofik stated that the the group
has not met since 3/28 to approve the minutes. Ms. Kirby moved
to direct the City Attorney to look over the ordinance and
report back to Council In 2 Council meetings. Ms. Stofik
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF USE OF MEMORIAL PARK.
Mr. Johnson explained the request and recommended that the
request be approved. Ms. Kirby moved approval of the request.
Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In
favor.
ITEM *5 APPEARANCE OF RESIDENTS FROM 104TH, 105TH AND 106TH
STREETS BETWEEN N. MIAMI AVENUE AND NE 2ND AVENUES, REGARDING
TEMPORARY BARRICADE PLAN. Mr. Duffy, a Miami Shores resident,
explained the reason that he and his neighbors came to the
meeting. He presented a petition containing 36 signatures that
requested to be Included In the Phase 2 Barricade Plan. Ms.
Kirby stated that the Council should look at the Impact of
Phase One on the surrounding streets. Mayor Canton stated that
the residents In that neighborhood have come up with a viable
plan that works for them and might work for other areas. Ms.
Stofik stated that she was Impressed with the groups
accomplishments.
ITEM e5A TENNIS MEMBERS DISCUSSION
Ms. Kirby spoke about the situation at the tennis area. Ms.
Barbara Broeder and Ms. Babs Hewitt, both Miami Shores Village
residents, passed around pictures of the tennis facilities. Ms.
Hewitt stated that the tennis members are requesting that the
facilities be repaired. Ms. Kirby asked the Village Manager and
the Club Manager how they might solve the problems at the tennis
area. Mr. Johnson stated that If the tennis members have things
that need to be repaired they should tell Mr. Klug or Russ at
the Country Club and the repairs will be completed. Mr. Kiug
stated that he agrees that the repairs need to be made and
requested that he meet with the tennis director twice a week to
take care of these problems. Mr. Chad Chumbley a Miami Shores
resident stated that the problem Is with communications. Ms.
Stofik told Mr. Klug that If he sees something that needs to be
done at the tennis facilities to just go ahead and get It done.
Mr. Richard Crawford a Miami Shores resident stated that what Is
being discussed at this meeting has been discussed many times
before In years past. Ms. Kirby stated that it was up to
management to take care of the problems.
ITEM *6 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Canton read the announcements.
Mr. Ed Abdella spoke about the Police Appreciation Day.
ITEM *7 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Ms. Stofik spoke about special assessments for stabilizing and
Improving retail business districts.
Dr. Butler extended his appreciation to the Shores residents for
entrusting to him their faith while he has served for the past
four years. He also spoke about the election.
Mr. Loffredo spoke about little league and the hound dog derby.
He also spoke about barricades.
Ms. Kirby spoke about the membership drive at the theater.
Mayor Canton spoke about the theater. He also thanked the
Council members for the class that they have brought to the
Council meetings.
ITEM *8 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Betty Zern a Miami Shores resident thanked Dr. Butler for
his work on the Council. She also spoke about 7 foot hedges.
ITEM *9 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m..
Attest: Elly F. Johnson
By:
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk