01-16-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 16, 1990
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, January 16, 1990, at Village Hall
commencing at 7:32 p.m. with the following members present :
Mayor Courtney
Herb Spahn
Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Marty Stofik
Also present : Gail Macdonald
William F . Fann
The invocation was delivered by Pastor John Hirst from the
Redeemer Lutheran Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Courtney presented a proclamation to Ms. Flora Curtis,
100 year old Miami Shores resident .
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Mr . Loffredo moved approval of the minutes from the Regular
Council meeting of 1 /2/90. Mr . Canton seconded the motion.
Ms. Stofik asked that the minutes be amended to reflect that on
Item *6 she voted yes as a courtesy to move the process along
and that she would be voting no on the second reading of the
ordinance at tonight 's meeting. Ms. Stofik also asked that on
Item *9 language should be Inserted referring to the purpose of
the discussion. She suggested , noting that Ms. Stofik made a
request for stop signs and that the Public Works Department,
Village Manager 's office an,1 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 . The vote was
unanimous in favor . Mayor Courtney acknowledged receipt of the
following minutes:
Recreation Advisory Committee 12/11/89, 1 /8/90
Downtown Revitalization Board 1 /3/90
ITEM *2 APPOINTMENT TO THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Mayor Courtney deferred this Item until the next meeting due to
the absence of candida�es at the meeting for the available
position.
ITEM *3 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2-61 , ARTICLE III OF
CHAPTER 2 OF THE CGijE 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. Second and A nal reading . Ms. Macdonald read the
caption of the ordinance and explained the background. Mr .
Spahn moved approval . Mr . Canton seconded the motion. Mr .
Loffredo stated that It was an Imprudent move on the part of
the Village. Ms. Stofik stated that she agrees with the Intent
of the action but disagrees with the method with regards to
this ordinance. Mr . Fann stated that repealing the ordinance
Is the way to handle this situation . The vote was as follows:
Canton, Spahn, Courtney - Yes, Stofik, Loffredo - No.
ITEM *4 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF
MAP FOR PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY BARRICADES AS BARRELS BECOME
AVAILABLE . Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and Mr .
Benton explained the map he presented to the Council . Mr .
Spahn suggested letting Mr . Benton finish the barricades he Is
going to construct , go out to bid then see where the Village
stands. He also suggested having Mr . Benton determine how many
barricades he will be able to complete and start working on a
two tier bid specification for the project now so it will be
ready at the end of February. Ms. Stofik suggested purchasing
half of the required barrels so Mr . Benton can continue the
program. Mr . Benton stated that by the end of February he
hopes to have finished the western portion of the project .
Mr . Loffredo stated that he supports Ms. Stofik 's Idea of
purchasing half of the number of barrels to keep the project
moving . Mr . Spahn moved to not purchase any barrels today and
take another look at it at the end of February. Mr . Loffredo
seconded the motion. Ms. Stofik suggested that the current
barrels be used to barricade East of the Boulevard before the
end of the fiscal year . Mr . Condit stated that there is no
reason to rush the program and waive the bid procedure. The
vote was unanimous in favor . Ms. Stofik spoke about the
traffic due to the barricades and the timing of the traffic
lights. Mr . Spahn suggested that the traffic lights be retimed
before the barrels are placed . Ms. Candy Larson suggested
moving the detour signs more West on 95th Street . Mr . Canton
stated that he was surprised at the lack of confusion of
traffic at the new barricades. Mr . Loffredo suggested adding a
detour sign at 4th Avenue.
ITEM *5 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DOT HIGHWAY
BEAUTIFICATION GRANT. Ms. Macdonald explained the background .
She said the grant application deadline is February 1 , and
that Mr . Laubenthal 's firm will do the necessary work to
complete the application for $1 ,200. Mr . Canton asked how long
It will take to complete the installation of the trees. Mr .
Benton replied 4-6 weeks. Ms. Stofik stated the project will
be done In 1991 and Mr . Benton will be done with his portion of
the barricade project at that time. Mayor Courtney stated that
the Village should give it a shot because It is worthwhile.
Mr . Canton moved to have the Council spend $1 ,200 to have Mr .
Laubenthal draw up the plans and put the request together to
the State for the beautification grant of Biscayne Boulevard .
Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion . Ms. Stofik stated that she
Is not going to support the motion because of other projects.
She suggested holding off one year because there may be funds
from other sources. The vote was as follows. Canton,
Courtney, Spahn, Loffredo - Yes, Stofik - No. The motion
carried . ,
ITEM #6 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ENTRANCE SIGN
FOR MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE AT BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND 87TH STREET.
Mr . Canton explained the background and suggested getting
matching funds from the Mayor 's Task Force. Mr . Spahn stated
that the sign would be inappropriate for the location being
discussed. Mayor Courtney suggested taking a picture of the
area Involved and drawing the sign In so the Council can see
how it would look then discuss it one more time. He also
stated that the sign Is a good project for the Mayor 's Task
Force. Ms. Stofik stated that she agrees with Mr . Spahn. She
suggested putting a sign In the North entrance of the Shores.
ITEM #7 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING COUNTRY CLUB
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Ms. Macdonald explained the background .
Ms. Stofik asked not to take action at tonight 's meeting
because she had not had a chance to read the material In depth .
Mr . Loffredo stated that he has a problem with the plan as
drafted and asked about the lease schedule. He asked for a
public hearing on the matter . He also asked who the
negotiators were for the lease agreement . Ms. Macdonald
replied Tom Ireland, Johnny Laponzina, Chuck Hart and their
attorney, and for the Village, herself and Mr . Fann . Mr .
Loffredo stated that he was concerned that the changes in the
lease agreement are significantly different from what was first
discussed . Mr . Spahn stated that Mr . Loffredo has no plan to
Improve the situation. He stated that he also has some
disagreements and will have a chance to discuss them later in
the month . Mayor Courtney stated that the leasing of the Club
Is an orderly process and not being done under the table. Ms.
Stofik stated that the Council should not discuss the lease at
tonight 's meeting because, she said, "we are not all prepared
tonight" . Mr . Spahn stated that it is not right to send out
the lease to the Council if it has not been reviewed by the
negotiators. Mayor Courtney stated that he feels that the
process is moving too fast . Ms. Macdonald suggested a special
Council meeting on Tuesday, January 23, to discuss the
Comprehensive Plan . Mr . Canton moved to table this agenda Item
until there is an appropriate time for the Council to discuss
the matter . There was no second for the motion. Mayor Courtney
stated that the consensus of the Council is to meet with Ms.
Macdonald Individually to discuss the lease agreement .
Mr . Canton spoke about a letter from Edgar Bundy to Senator
Sherman Winn. He said the Village is doing everything they can
to meet middle ground on the sewer Issue even though
representatives of the property owners are totally against
sewers on 2nd Avenue. Mr . Spahn suggested that Ms. Macdonald
draft a letter for the Mayor 's signature to Senator Winn and
let him know what is really going on regarding this matter .
Mr . Loffredo spoke about Mr . Bundy working to defeat the
Theater grant . Mr . Canton stated that there is a campaign of
misinformation going on downtown . He asked that a fact sheet
on the sewer Issue be created .
ITEM #8 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Ms. Macdonald reviewed the Country Club financial report . She
said that the Country Club Is $14,000 off the budgeted amount
for the month but $40,000 ahead of last fiscal year . She said
It is looking promising in the Insurance area due to a low loss
record. Mr . Loffredo commended the Police Department on the
quality of the officers.
ITEM *9 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Courtney read the announcements.
ITEM m*10 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Ms. Stofik spoke about the responsibility of the Council .
Mr . Canton spoke about the municipal service tax.
Mr . Loffredo spoke about North Miami General Hospital not
closing .
Mayor Courtney spoke about the Country Club and the lease, the
Theater and how Mr . Bundy worked to block the grant and that
the Village needs a good dose of good publicity.
ITEM *11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr . Susan Fitzpatrick spoke about negative articles in the
Miami Herald and volunteered her time to help promote Miami
Shores .
Mr . JC Brown spoke about barricades and the confusion of the
traffic.
ITEM *12 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Henr T. ,Court y
Maybr
Attest : Gail Macdonald
Village Clerk
By: !2111��
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk