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01-02-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 1990 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, January 2, 1990, at Village Hall commencing at 7:30 pm. with the following members present : Herb Spahn Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Marty Stofik Also present : Gall Macdonald William F. Fann Absent : Mayor Courtney Mr . Spahn presented certificates of appreciation for the "Miami Shores Outdoor Holiday Light Contest" to the following resident winners: Candy & Jack Rengstl Mr . and Mrs. Archie Thornton Horaclo and Helen Aguirre ITEM *1 MINUTES Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of 12/19/89 and Mr . Canton seconded the motion. Mr . Loffredo asked that "minority students" be added to his statement at the 12/19 meeting about students transferring out of the feeder pattern to further their educational goals. The vote was unanimous in favor . Mr . Spahn acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the Downtown Revitalization Board meeting of 12/8/89. Mr . Canton proposed that the Downtown Revitalization Board develop a fact sheet on the sewer situation in order to belay any misconceptions . Mr . Loffredo stated that he supports Mr . Canton 's proposal . Ms. Stofik asked about distribution of the fact sheet . Mr . Canton replied that the fact sheet would be distributed to property owners and merchants. ITEM *2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DORMITORY PLANS AT BARRY UNIVERSITY. Mr . LuBien explained the background behind the request . He stated that P&Z reviewed the plans. Mr . Raul Perez, architect for the project , made a presentation explaining the details of the project . Mr . Loffredo asked how many students would occupy the buildings. Mr . Perez replied 128. Ms. Pauline Averitte asked If Barry University pays taxes. Ms. Macdonald replied that they pay utility taxes but not property taxes. Mr . Canton moved approval . Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion. Mr . LuBlen stated that P&Z approved the plans and were very complimentary of the project . Mr . Loffredo asked If the project will create a density problem. Mr . LuBien replied no. The vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY BARRICADES. Ms. Macdonald explained the background and read a memo from Mr . Tom Benton dated December 27, 1989. Ms. Stofik asked if the Village has enough barrels to complete this phase of the project . Mr . Benton replied that there are not enough barrels and as permanent barricades are completed the barrels will be moved to temporary locations. Ms. Stoflk stated that the Impact on traffic patterns cannot be seen unless whole sections are blocked off . Mr . Loffredo asked what is the time limit on the DOT permit . Mr . Benton replied that the part of the project controlled by the permit must be started within 60 days of the permit Issue date. Mr . Loffredo suggested erecting all of the barricades in one area so the traffic pattern can be evaluated . He gave the example of east of the boulevard as one section. Mr . Canton suggested looking at a map and put the temporaries in groupings to review the traffic patterns. Ms. Stofik and Mr . Loffredo suggesting waiting to do the west side of the boulevard and do the east side first . Mr . Canton spoke about retiming of the traffic signals and how Important it is. Mr . Loffredo suggested that If Mr . Benton 's crews are ahead of schedule and time permits, the barricades on the west side of the boulevard could be built without temporaries being Installed first . Ms. Candy Larson presented a petition from residents regarding placing barricades at 95th, 94th, and 93rd at 6th Avenue. Ms. Lillian Walls asked what will Mr . Benton plant on the barricades. She asked If the Miami Shores Garden Club can get Involved . Ms. Pauline Averitte spoke about the plantings on the permanent barricade. Mr . Benton explained why the different plant material was chosen . Mr . Spahn suggested leaving a path for pedestrians to walk through . Mr . Paul Averitte suggested "Adopt a Barricade" as a program the Shores should initiate. ITEM *4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR VILLAGE MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH SECURITY FIRM. Ms. Macdonald explained the background . She said the staff recommendation Is to contract with Tri Star Security. Mr . Loffredo asked how long Tri Star has been in operation . Mr . Jack Harris replied that Tri Star has been in operation for 16 months and also has many years of police experience by the owners, and operators. Mr . Canton moved to accept the Village Manager 's recommendation and adopt Tri Star as the security firm that will take care of the Public Works Department as well as the Recreation Department . Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion . Mr . Spahn suggested that Chief Zoovas work with the firm to explain Miami Shores procedures. Mr . Dick Thornton asked if the Country Club will be excluded. Ms. Macdonald stated that the Club currently has security. The vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *5 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MIAMI SHORES PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDING SECTION 1 .01 . POWERS. A. 18. (a) SETTING FORTH THE METHOD OF TURNING A MUNICIPAL SERVICE OVER TO THE COUNTY BY A MUNICIPALITY, AND AMENDING SECTION 8.07. AMENDMENTS, A. AND C. LIMITING.AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER BY RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL AS PROPOSED IN THE ABOVE CITED 1 .01 . POWERS. A. 18. (a) . Ms. Macdonald read the caption of the resolution. She explained that the resolution has been before the. Council before. Mr . Fann stated that the basis of the resolution is to urge a County Charter change to restrict the County taking over local services. Mr . Canton stated that it is an effort for municipalities to separate themselves from the County. Ms. Stofik stated that the County can still take over Miami Shores services if they deem it necessary. Mr . Canton moved to pass the resolution as stated . Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *6 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2-61 , ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; ELIMINATING REQUIREMENTS OF Two APPRAISALS UPON WHICH TO BASE THE SALE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE . First reading. Ms. Macdonald read the caption and explained the ordinance. She said two appraisals of the Country Club could cost up to $60,000. Mr . Fann stated that he recommends handling the situation by repealing the current ordinance. Mr . Spahn stated that It is cleaner to repeal the ordinance and after the lease Is signed It should be back on the books. Mr . Canton moved to accept the Village Manager 's and the Village Attorney's recommendation to repeal Section 2-61 , Article III of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion . Mr . Loffredo stated that he is opposed to the leasing of the Club and therefore opposed to the motion. The vote was as follows. Stofik, Canton and Spahn - yes, Loffredo - no. These minutes were amended at the 1 /16/90 meeting to reflect the fact that Ms. Stofik voted yes as a courtesy to move the process along . 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. Second and final reading as amended . Ms. Macdonald read the caption of the ordinance. Mr . Canton moved approval . Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . ITEM *8 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ENGAGEMENT OF ASSISTANCE FOR VILLAGE ATTORNEY IN NEGOTIATING COUNTRY CLUB LEASE CONTRACT. Ms. Macdonald read 2 memos from Mayor Courtney dated 12/14 and 12/27. Mr . Spahn stated that there are only two negotiators, Ms. Macdonald and Mr . Fann . He said that Mr . Thornton and Mr . Quinton would review the contracts only. Mr . Thornton stated that his actions would be on an ad-hoc basis. Mr . Fann stated that It is fine with him. ITEM *9 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING TRAFFIC ON 4TH AVENUE . Mr . Loffredo suggested approaching the County about placing a stop sign at 91st and 4th Avenue. Ms. Stofik reviewed the traffic situation on 4th Avenue. She stated that she would like to see stop signs at 91st , 93rd, 99th and 101st . Mr . Spahn suggested that the Council get the barricade program in place before a decision Is made on stop signs. Mr . Fred Rathmussen stated that traffic is very bad on 4th Avenue. He said that there are motorcycle races on that street . Mr . Loffredo moved to petition the County for the installation of a 4 way stop sign at NE 91st Street and 4th Avenue as part of the Council 's overall program for traffic control in the Village. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion . Ms. Stofik stated that a stop sign will affect the quantity as well as the speed of traffic. Mr . Spahn stated that he has a problem with the Council placing stop signs at different locations without traffic studies. Mr . Tom Leonard stated that cars are going 50 mph on 4th Avenue. He said that he has been trying for years to have stop signs placed on 4th Avenue although stop signs will not take the place of a barricade. The vote for the motion was as follows: Stofik, Canton and Loffredo - yes, Spahn - no. The minutes from this Item were amended at the 1 /16/90 meeting to note that Ms. Stofik made a request for stop signs and that the Public Works Department , Village Manager 's office and the Police Department all agreed with each other but not with her that there was not a sufficient problem to warrent that sort of action. ITEM *+10 COUNCIL COMMENTS Ms. Stofik spoke about the 1980's vs. 90's. Mr . Canton spoke about the death of Harry Cohen and the past and how things are changing. Mr . Loffredo spoke about the changes that occured in the 80's. Mr . Spahn spoke about the New Years Eve party at the Club and the changes that will come In the 90's. ITEM x+11 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr . Rathmussen spoke about the "quality of Life" In Miami Shores. ITEM *12 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr . Spahn read the announcements . ITEM *13 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm. enr ourtn Mar Attest : Gail Macdonald Village Clerk ' BY . Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk