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12-19-1989 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1989 The Regular Meeting of the Miaml Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, December 19, 1989 at Village Hall commencing at 7:30 pm. with the following members present: Herb Spahn Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Marty Stofik Also present: Galt Macdonald William F. Fann Absent: Mayor Courtney The invocation was delivered by Reverend Barbara Porizky from the Miami shores Presbyterian Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Lila Jacobson and Mr. Spahn presented awards to Mobile Patrollers for service to the community. Ms. Jacobson stated that the day of the meeting was the 1336th day of patrolling by Mobile Crime Watch. ITEM *1 MINUTES Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of 12/5/89. Mr. Canton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mr. Canton moved approval of the minutes from the Country Club Workshop. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion. Mr. Loffredo asked that the minutes be amended to reflect that Mr. Loffredo spoke for over an hour and a half in opposition to the leasing of the Club and to the leasing to PCM. Mr. Canton and Ms. Stofik accepted the amendment and the vote was unanimous In favor for approval of the minutes as amended. Mr. Spahn acknowledged receipt of the following minutes: Country Club Advisory Board 11/29/89 Fine Arts Commission 12/4/89 Planning and Zoning 11/9/89 Code Enforcement Board 12/7/89 ITEM *2 APPOINTMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD. Ms. Macdonald explained that Mr. R. Pierce Kelly could not be present at the meeting. Mr. Gordon Koehler made a brief presentation concerning why he should be appointed to the board. Mr. Canton moved to appoint Mr. Koehler as a member of the Downtown Revitalization Board to succeed Mr. Tirella for his unexpired term. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CREATING A BLUE RIBBON PANEL TO STUDY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Mr. Canton outlined the background of the Item. He stated that the term of the committee would be 90 days. He also reviewed the goals of the committee. Mr. Loffredo asked why there are so many school staff members on the committee. Mr. Canton stated it was Craig Sturgeon's Idea to have staff from all of the feeder schools. Mr. Loffredo stated that it may be a problem having so many school staff on the committee because they may be inclined to side with the school board on some Issues. Ms. Stoflk stated that though the Council represents Miami Shores the problem Is beyond the Shores. She suggested including residents from other areas that go to the feeder schools for Edison. Mr. Canton stated that his main concern Is with Miami Shores. Mr. Loffredo spoke about minority students transferring out of the feeder pattern in order to further their educational goals. He stated that the committee should Include people from other areas because they have the same concerns as Miami Shores. Mr. Canton stated that he has no problem with expanding the scope of the committee. Mr. Spahn stated that the committee should stay as it Is and In 90 days the members will better know the problems and the committee can be expanded at that time If needed. Ms. Dela Zahier, Principal of Miami Shores Elementary, stated that the committee will approach problems in a positive way. She said the committee must look at realistic goals and Edison Is looking at a magnet program In the area of law. Ms. Stofik suggested having a parent from each school in the feeder pattern and giving the committee more time. Mr. Canton moved to expand the Blue Ribbon committee to Include one parent from each of the represented schools outside the area of Miami Shores and to expand the duration of the committee until June and to have periodic reports to the Council on the progress of the committee. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion. Mr. Canton stated that the purpose of the committee Is to: Investigate the reasons behind the abandonment of the public school system by residents of Miami Shores Village. Address both founded and unfounded perceptions about public education In the North Dade area. Increase the number of Miami Shores students currently attending the public school system. The vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SPEND FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR POLICE COMPUTER SYSTEM. Ms. Macdonald explained that Chief Zoovas has been Investigating a new system for the Police Department for the past year. She said that the cost of the system Is $15,060. Mr. Canton asked what the Department will be able to do with the new system that they can't do now. Chief Zoovas responded that they will be able to compile crime information by area in the Shores, better evaluate the performance of the officers and better conduct administration procedures. Mr. Canton asked how long it will take to get the system up and running. Chief Zoovas responded 60 to 90 days after approval. Ms. Stofik suggested purchasing a system that is compatible with Village Hall. Ms. Macdonald stated that It Is better for the Police Department to have a stand alone system so they have 24 hour control over the system. Ms. Stofik asked technical questions about the system. Mr. Woody Spencer responded. Mr. Spahn asked about the Club going off Village Hall's system and room for the police. Ms. Macdonald replied that Village Hall will grow Into the capacity that will be available. Mr. Loffredo stated that if the Police Department expressed a need for a new computer system and the Department has forfeiture funds for the purchase he supports the purchase. In response to a question Chief Zoovas stated that no new personnel will be necessary to operate the new system. Ms. Stofik moved to grant Chief Zoovas' request for purchase of the system. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mr. Richard Fernandez asked specific technical questions about the system which Mr. Spencer responded to. Mr. Spahn suggested that the Police Department wait another two weeks to see what else is available. He said that the Department should not take the minimum system because they would soon grow out of It. Chief Zoovas stated that he feels very confident with the system In question. The vote was unanimous In favor for the motion on the floor. Mr. Spahn called for a recess at 8:45 pm. The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 pm. ITEM *5 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BARRICADES ON NW 95TH STREET. Ms. Macdonald explained the background. She said a walkway was left In the wall and she Is looking for conformation of the wishes of the Council. Mr. Spahn suggested a door could be Installed and residents could have a key. He also suggested leaving the walkway and seeing how the situation develops. Ms. Stofik stated that she agrees with Mr. Spahn. Mr. Loffredo stated that he also agrees with Mr. Spahn. Mr. Canton stated the original reason for barricades were to restrict vehicular traffic. He said he has no problem with leaving a walkway in the wall. Mr. Condit asked If both streets will have openings. Mr. Benton responded yes. ITEM *6 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BARRICADE INSTALLATION. Ms. Macdonald explained the background. She said Public Works Department could do many of the future Installations. Mr. Spahn stated that for what the Village got on the first barricade the price was ridiculous. He spoke about different trees that could be used In future installations. He suggested adding more employees to Public Works to Install the barricades. Mr. Benton stated that the price for the prototype barricade was outrageous and he explained why the price was so expensive. Mr. Benton asked the Council to allow his crew, In the slow growth season, to do as many barricades as they can. Mr. Canton stated that he likes the Idea of doing the Job Internally. He said the Village will get a better cost per closure if the Village does all 65 barricades at one time. He suggested letting Public Works install some of the barricades between now and February, go out to bid, and have the low bidder start work In March or April. Mr. Benton stated that he would like to have through February before the bid process Is started. Mr. Loffredo asked Mr. Benton how many barricades his crew could do In January. Mr. Benton responded his crew could do 15 to 20 In two months. Mr. Loffredo stated that doing It In house was not what the Council promised the residents. He said the Council has promised that they would go to the bid process In February. Ms. Macdonald spoke about some of the barricades that may cause a problem with reference to annexation. Mr. Loffredo stated that the Council committed to the residents In the west area that their's would be the first area to get permanent barricades. Ms. Stofik asked how long it would take to get bids back after the bid procedure is started. Mr. Benton stated that it would be the end of March before construction would start. Mr. Benton stated that the number of barricades would determine the cost of the entire protect. He said that the bid procedure cannot start until Public Works figures out how many they can do. Mr. Canton stated the bid procedure could specify the cost for doing 50, 40 or 30 barricades. Ms. Stofik suggested picking a number of barricades that Public Works would do and send the rest out to bid. Mr. Loffredo suggested that Public Works do the ones on 2nd Avenue, the SW area and the K Mart area and send the rest out to bid. Mr. Spahn suggested a 2 tier bid. One for all and one for the problem barricades. Mr. Canton so moved. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mr. Benton asked for flexibility to work within each Intersection. Ms. Stofik stated that minor flexibility is necessary but design changes that effect the end result needs to be addressed by the Council. Mr. Loffredo suggested stepping stones to allow for pedestrians. Mr. Condit spoke about the cost of the installation of barricades. He asked will the Public Works Department's time be charged to the barricade account. Ms. Macdonald stated no, unless additional people are hired to work on the protect. Mr. Spahn suggested keeping track of the labor cost to get an accurate cost of installation. ITEM *7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9-1 AND 9-6 THROUGH 9-8, INCLUSIVE OF ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 9, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; REDEFINING RUBBISH, DEFINING RECYCLABLE ITEMS AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION AND PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE. First reading. Ms. Macdonald read the caption of the ordinance and explained the ordinance to the Council. She suggested delaying code enforcement for 1 year to get residents used to the process. Ms. Stofik asked why glass was not Included In section 4, 9-6. Ms. Macdonald stated that it should be Included but that it was forgotten. Mr. Fann stated that the ordinance can be amended for next reading. Ms. Stofik asked If it would be Included that residents must take their containers back In away from the curb. Mr. Fann stated that the ordinance can be amended for the second reading. Mr. Canton moved that the Council approve the amendments along with the above ordinance. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *8 REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR "LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS PUBLIC POLICY FORUM". Mr. Canton explained the background. He stated that $550 Is necessary for him to attend the forum. Mr. Spahn stated that Ms. Macdonald Is also attending and 2 people from this size municipality is overkill. Mr. Loffredo stated that It's good for the community and moved to fund the request at $550. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY FOR VILLAGE MANAGER TO PURCHASE COUNTRY CLUB ABSTRACT. Ms. Macdonald stated that the abstract for the Club Is not able to be found. She said the cost for a new abstract would be $2500 and would come out of the contingency fund. Mr. Canton moved approval. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *10 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the figures on the report and spoke about changes that are being made to offset tosses at the Club. Mr. Spahn stated that promotion is very Important to Increase sales at the Club. ITEM *11 COUNCIL COMMENTS All of the Council members gave Seasons Greetings. ITEM *12 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Leads asked If the Council Is not planning to sell the Club why does the Village need an abstract. Mr. Fann explained. ITEM *13 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Spahn read the announcements. ITEM *14 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 pm. Attest: Galt Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk y Courtney Mayor //