07-18-1989 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 18, 1989
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, July 18, 1989 at Village Hall commencing
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Herb Spahn
Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Also present: Elly F. Johnson
William F. Fann
Gall Macdonald
Absent: Mayor Courtney
Marty Stofik
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Don Flauchmeler
of the Advent Lutheran Church followed by the pledge of
allegiance.
Lila Jacobson, Dottie Yates and Herb Spahn presented awards
to mobile patrollers as follows:
502 hours Bud Hartley
404 hours George Swanson
302 hours Alda Fabian
208 hours Ben Wiener
200 hours Leon Newman
58 hours Eric Miller
50 hours Bili Reynold
50 hours Helen Swanson
Due to the Absence of Mayor Courtney, Vice Mayor Spahn
conducted the meeting.
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the minutes from the Special
Council meeting of 7/5/89. Mr. Canton seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mr. Spahn acknowledged
receipt of the following minutes:
Advisory Board on Handicapped Services 6/27/89
Country Club Advisory Board 6/28/89
Fine Arts Commission 7/6/89
Code Enforcement Board 7/6/89
ITEM *2 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPEAL OF PLANNING
AND ZONING BOARD'S DENIAL FOR "REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS
FOR YOGURT PARLOR" Mr. Spahn questioned why this Item was
before the Council and not Planning and Zoning. Mr. Fann
stated that It would be better for the petitioner to continue
the appeal until the next meeting. Mr. Richard Clifford stated
that he is concerned about time because of the costs Involved
In waiting. He also said that he doesn't feel that his
establishment should be classified as a restaurant, and the
parking space requirement should not apply to him. Mr. Canton
asked Mr. LuBlen what his thoughts were In the P&Z decision.
Mr. LuBien explained how the P&Z decision was made. Mr.
Loffredo asked P&Z to discuss the Issue of adequate parking in
the adjacent lot. Mr. Richard Fernandez, from the Planning and
Zoning Board, stated that strict adherence to the space
requirements Is the reason that the permit was denied. Mr.
Canton asked Mr. Fann whether a special classification for
yogurt take-out would solve the problem. Mr. Fann stated that
it would take a while to revise the ordinance. Mr. Canton
stated that the Council needs to address problems In order to
attract new businesses. The Item was sent back to P&Z for
further review.
ITEM *3 AWARD OF BID FOR THE RE -ROOFING OF THE ED ABDELLA FIELD
HOUSE. Mr. Johnson recommended that the bid be awarded to
Obenour Roofing In the amount of $19,425. Mr. Canton moved
approval. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion. Mr. Loffredo asked
If any of the bidders offered any coating that would resist
damage from baseballs. Mr. Johnson stated that there Is no
product that will protect tile from baseballs. The vote was
unanimous In favor.
ITEM *4 APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD. Mr. Stanley Driltick and Ms. M.
Antoinette Vlgneron spoke about why they should be selected for
the Library Board. The vote Is as follows:
Mr. Spahn Vlgneron
Mr. Canton Vlgneron
Mr. Loffredo Vlgneron
Ms. Vlgneron was appointed to the Library Board.
Mr. Johnson stated that there are three applicants for the
position on the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Canton moved to
table this item until the next meeting. Mr. Spahn seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Canton moved to place acceptance of Mr. Johnson's
resignation as an emergency Item on the agenda In position *4A.
Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In
favor. Mr. Loffredo moved to accept Mr. Johnson's resignation.
Mr. Canton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor.
ITEM *5 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF
INTERIM VILLAGE MANAGER. Mr. Canton explained the Item and
moved to appoint Ms. Gall Macdonald as Interim Village Manager
as of 5:00 Friday, July 21. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Loffredo moved to Increase
Ms. Macdonald's salary $200 per week. Mr. Canton seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *6 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTING A
SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR THE CHOOSING OF CANDIDATES FOR VILLAGE
MANAGER POSITION. Mr. Canton read a memo from Mayor Courtney
to the Council regarding the forming of a search committee.
Discussion arose as to the legalities of having the Council act
as the search committee. Mr. Johnson stated that Interviews
are open to the public under the Sunshine Laws. Mr. Spahn
suggested that the Council hold off until next meeting when
the whole Council will be present. Mr. Loffredo stated that he
would Tike to be on the search committee.
ITEM *7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 239 (a) OF ARTICLE 11 OF
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE 270, AS AMENDED;
REDEFINING INCIDENTAL SIGNS TO INCLUDE SIGNS OF NOTICE OR
DIRECTION DISPLAYED BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY; PROVIDING
EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Spahn read the title of the ordinance. Mr.
Fann stated that this ordinance was tailored for the community
sign of notice. Mr. Canton moved to accept the ordinance for
the first reading. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM *8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-4(a) OF CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE; PLACING SIX MONTH
MORATORIUM ON ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED FOR A
RESIDENTIAL GARAGE CLOSURE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Spahn read the title of the ordinance. Mr. Canton moved to
accept the ordinance on the first reading. Mr. Loffredo
seconded the motion. Mr. Spahn stated that he was against the
restricted use of property for 6 months. Mr. Canton moved to
table the Item until the next meeting. Mr. Spahn seconded the
motion. The vote to table the Item Is as follows. Mr.
Loffredo opposed, Mr. Spahn for and Mr. Canton for. The motion
failed. Mr. Fernandez from Planning and Zoning stated that
garage enclosures would be discussed at the next P&Z meeting.
Mr. Loffredo suggested that 4 months be the length of time for
the moratorium. The vote for the ordinance Is as follows. Mr.
Loffredo and Mr. Canton for and Mr. Spahn against. The motion
failed.
ITEM *9 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PRO SHOP
LOSSES. Mr. Loffredo requested that thls Item along with an
Item regarding the long term capital plan be placed on the
August 1st agenda when the full Council will be present.
ITEM *10 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
The report was given to the Council In written form.
ITEM *11 ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mr. Spahn read the announcements.
ITEM *12 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Canton thanked Mr. Johnson for 2 years of work In the
Village. He also spoke about National Night Out.
Mr. Loffredo spoke about recycling and the missing Item on the
agenda. He also spoke about annexation.
Mr. Spahn wished Mr. Johnson the best of luck In Edgewater.
Mr. Johnson stated that he appreciates the cooperation of the
Council In the past 2 years and wished the Village the best In
the future.
ITEM *13 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Pitkin from the firm of Robert Swarthout stated that the
Village must prepare a Land Development Plan by the end of
August. He said his firm would be happy to work on the plan
since his firm was the one who prepared the Comprehensive Plan
for the Village. Mr. Fann stated that this was not an agenda
item and no action was necessary from the Council at thls
meeting. Mr. Pitkin explained what the Land Development Plan
Is.
Mr. Terrell Chambers, a Miami Shores resident, spoke about the
police department and the fine Job they are doing.
Mr. Carl Commissiong, a Miami Shores resident, wished Mr.
Johnson good luck and stated that there is a lack of visibility
of police In the NW area of Miami Shores. He also spoke about
a damaged side walk.
Mr. Condit, a Miami Shores resident, spoke about the traffic
survey and asked when it will be finished. Mr. Johnson stated
it will be completed next Friday. Mr. Condit also spoke about
funding for the Theater and the sewer petition.
ITEM *14 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m..
Attest: Gall Macdonald
By:
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk
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