05-02-1989 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 2, 1989
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, May 2, 1989, at Village Hall commencing
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Mayor Henry T. Courtney
Herbert Spahn
Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Absent: Marty Stofik
Also Present: Elly F. Johnson
William F. Fann
Mayor Courtney led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Pat
Cocchi presented a certificate of appreciation to J.D. Varney
for his work at the Recreation Department. Ms. Cocchi also
presented to Mr. Varney a check for $700.00 to be used to
purchase equipment for the Tot Lot.
Mayor Courtney welcomed Harry and Agatha Franzen from
Zwendrecht, the Netherlands. Mayor Courtney stated that Mrs.
Franzen served on the Council of her city for thirteen years.
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the minutes from the 4/4/89
Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Canton seconded the motion an
it passed unanimously. Mr. Canton moved approval of the
Regular Council Meeting minutes from 4/18/89. Mr. Loffredo
seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. Mayor
Courtney acknowledged receipt of the following minutes:
Downtown Revitalization Board 4/5/89
Historic Preservation Board 4/17/89
ITEM *2 APPEAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD DECISION REGARDING
CARPORT. Mr. Frank LuBien explained the background behind the
appeal. Mr. Joe Feinberg of Allied Home Improvement, the firm
that built the carport, explained his reasons for requesting a
variance. He passed around pictures of the carport In question
and a letter comparing aluminum and concrete construction. Mr.
LuBien stated that Mr. Feinberg completed construction on the
carport without obtaining a permit. Mr. Fann stated that the
only basis for granting a variance Is a hardship and none has
been shown. Mr. Canton moved to uphold the decision of the
Planning and Zoning Board to deny the variance for an aluminum
carport at 143 NW 110th Street. Mr. Loffredo seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECYCLING PROPOSAL.
Mr. Tom Benton explained the background behind the proposal. He
explained that the Village has a $13,477 grant for recycling.
Mr. Benton distributed to the Council pictures of the containers
to be used for the drop off points at various places In the
community. Mr. Spahn asked Mr. Benton what color the containers
would be. Mr. Benton replied that various colors would be used.
Mr. Loffredo asked If a test program would be allowed by the
state. Mr. Johnson stated that what the Village would do for
recycling Is not In question at this point only that by May 10th
a proposal be submitted. Mr. Loffredo asked If arrangements
have been made to sell the recycled items. Mr. Benton replied
yes. Mr. Canton asked If Mr. Benton anticipates a reduction In
garbage tonnage or tipping fees. Mr. Benton stated no.
Mr. Canton moved to accept Mr. Benton's proposal and Instruct
the Village Manager to submit the proposal to the County for
approval. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion. Mayor Courtney asked
If the Council can change the proposal after It Is submitted.
Mr. Johnson responded no. The vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *4 DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. Mr. Benton
explained the background behind the proposed signal at NE 10th
Avenue and NE 99th Street. Mr. Loffredo stated that the west
side of 99th Street will be closed In conjunction with the
barricade program and possibly the County was not aware of the
barricade plan. Mr. Johnson stated that the County is aware of
the barricades. Mr. Spahn stated that the light will cause a
short cut on 10th Avenue and It could be a problem.
ITEM *5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BANKING AGREEMENT WITH BARNETT
BANK. Ms. Gall Macdonald explained the background behind the
request. Mr. Loffredo moved to approve the request of the staff
and approve the banking agreement as submitted. Mr. Spahn
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AD-HOC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
SEWERS COMMITTEES. Mr. Canton reviewed the current status of
the committees and asked the Council to continue the committees.
Mr. Fann stated that it Is hazardous when 2 members of Council
are on the same committee. Mr. Johnson stated that minutes are
being recorded and agendas are being posted for the committee
meetings. Mr. Loffredo moved to approve the continuing
operation of the public relations ad-hoc committee subject only
to them supplying the Council prior notice of their meetings and
minutes of their meetings thereafter. Mr. Canton seconded the
motion. The vote was unanimous In favor.
Admiral Condit a Miami Shores resident compared the sewer
committee to the Mayors Task Force and stated that the meetings
are not held In the sunshine. He said It will look bad even If
It Isn't. Mr. Canton asked that the names of the members'of the
committees be Included In the minutes.
Public relations:
Spero Canton
Rhonda Edmonston
Gerald Kauper
Edward McHale, Sr.
Dorothy Norris -Terrell
Sewers:
Spero Canton
Susan Dombrowski
Stephen Loffredo
Pat Danhe
Terrell Chambers
Richard Colangelo
ITEM *7 DISCUSSION OF, AND REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN, DECISION TO
PLACE SIGN AT NE 96TH STREET AND GRAND CONCOURSE. Mr. Seth
Bramson explained his request to place the sign in an alternate
location. He suggested the Community Center, Village Hall or
the Library. Mr. Canton stated that the suggestion for the
location came from the Mayors Task Force and It was determined
that the present selected location Is a very heavily traveled
area. Mr. Spahn asked when will the sign be In. Mr. Johnson
stated 30-60 days. Mr. Spahn stated If Mr. Bramson wanted to
get a petition together of the people who live In that area the
Council would take another look at the location before the sign
is put in.
ITEM *8 REPORT ON PROPOSED LANDLORD ORDINANCE.
Mr. Fann explained that the Village has an ordinance that Is
almost Identical to the Gainesville ordinance but does not
Include single family dwellings. He said our ordinance could be
amended to Include single family dwellings and it would cover
everything that Is In the Gainesville ordinance. Mr. Canton
moved to instruct the Village Attorney to amend the existing
ordinance to reflect single family dwellings. Mr. Spahn
seconded the motion. Mr. Canton asked for a list of rented
properties and a letter sent out to have them comply with the
newly amended ordinance. Mr. Johnson suggested having the
effective date October 1st. Mr. Spahn asked how would the
Village enforce the ordlnance. Mr. Johnson replied that a
letter would go out to property owners of properties that are
rented and they would be made aware that they must comply with
the ordlnance. Mr. Canton Instructed the Village Manager to
prepare a list that would always be updated, of the properties
In Mlaml Shores that are rented. The vote was unanimous In
favor.
Mayor Courtney read a proclamation, proclaiming the Month of May
as "Correct Posture Month".
ITEM *9 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Courtney read the announcements.
ITEM *10 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Canton spoke about Police Appreclatlon Night, the new
newsletter and the theater.
Mr. Spahn spoke about the Library and commended the Council for
strict code enforcement.
Mr. Loffredo agreed with Mr. Spahn about the Library and spoke
about Police Appreclatlon Night.
Mayor Courtney spoke about the cake baking contest at the
Library and real estate signs In the Village.
Mr. Johnson stated that there Is a large pile of real estate
signs In the trash behind Village Hall.
ITEM *11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Charles Walker a N. Miami resident thanked the Council for
the presentation of thelr guests from The Netherlands.
ITEM *12 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m..
ATTEST: Elly F. Johnson
By:
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk
Mayor my Court