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05-15-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 15, 1990 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, May 15, 1990 at Village Hall commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present : Mayor Courtney Herb Spahn Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Marty Stofik Also present : Gail Macdonald William F. Fann . Mayor Courtney presented a proclamation to Ms. Fran Schmitts for Peace Education Month . ITEM *1 MINUTES Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of 5/1 /90. Mr . Canton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Business Development Workshop of 5/8/90. Mr . Canton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . Mayor Courtney acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Country Club Advisory Board 4/25/90 Code Enforcement Board 5/3/90 ITEM e2 ADOPTION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background. She recommended that the Council adopt all of the recommendations from the Business Development Committee In their entirety with the understanding that the staff will have all of the Information required to make the final decision on the requirements the last week in July. Ms. Macdonald reviewed her report to Village Council dated May 10, 1990 and titled " Implementation of Business Development Committee Recommendations" . Mr . Canton asked Mr . Fernandez to review the timetable for the P&Z recommendations. Mr . Fernandez responded that the Board has taken on 5 of the 9 Issues and has set a timetable to move forward . He spoke about priority and budgeting for completion of the Items. Mr . Loffredo arrived at this time. Mr . Spahn spoke about the problem with the yogurt parlor and the related problems. He spoke about height changes of the buildings downtown. Mr . Canton spoke about his feelings after the workshop. He said that the Village needs to make changes In the way businesses are treated In Miami Shores. Mr . Canton asked about the streetscape being developed by DRB. Ms. Macdonald replied that it would be completed by the end of July. Mr . Canton suggested looking at changes in Miami Shores Codes and permit procedures. Ms. Stofik spoke about 3 things that need to be addressed: Quality of buildings, atmosphere of the Village and the overall appearance of the business areas. She said the Village needs to get the small things done so progress can be seen being made and that deadlines are Important to facilitate completion of projects. Mr . Canton spoke about the Executive Relocation program and Mr . Colangelo working with DRB. Ms. Stoflk stated that DRB is not the place for Mr . Colangelo. Mr . Canton asked Ms. Macdonald to study the problem of where Executive Relocation should be. Mr . Canton moved for passage of adoption of the Business Development Committee recommendations. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ANNEXATION STUDY. Ms. Macdonald explained the background . She reviewed her memo at the front of the report titled "Annexation Fiscal Impact Analysis For The City of Miami Shores Village" . Ms. Macdonald stated that the only economically feasible area for annexation is Bel Mar Estates. She suggested pursuing the annexation of Bei Mar Estates and setting up a public hearing in Bel Mar to see if there is Interest in that area In becoming a part of the Village. She said if there was Interest then the Council would pass a resolution which would be sent on to Dade County for their consideration. Mr . Canton spoke about the Bel Mar area with regard to police and public relations. Chief Zoovas stated that there would be no additional expenditures for Miami Shores to service the Bel Mar area with police. Mr . Spahn stated that Council should start with one area to get their feet wet . Ms. Stofik stated that there are more people in the Bei Mar area Interested in becoming part of Miami Shores than any other area. She spoke about a mini police station on the East side of the railroad tracks. Chief Zoovas stated it Is a feasible Idea and that the Department has outgrown their present facilities. Mr . Loffredo spoke about the County areas around Bel Mar Estates and that the Village should consider annexing all of the County land In that area. Ms. Stofik stated that it makes sense to eliminate any County pockets in any annexed areas. Mr . Canton stated that two reasons for pursuing annexation are to Increase Miami Shores revenues and to shore up the surrounding areas. Mr . Loffredo stated the Village can do alot in the Bel Mar area with regard to policing the area. He said the Council should pursue Area 3 even if it is a break-even proposition. Ms. Macdonald stated it will cost much more to annex 2 areas because annexation of Just the Bel Mar area would be done with existing personnel . Mr . Spahn stated that the Council should proceed with the Bel Mar area and continue to research Area 3 . Mayor Courtney stated that a great deal of work has gone Into the study and he would like to adopt the recommendation of the Village Manager to annex Just Area 5 and have the staff come back to the Council with the cost to annex the enclave areas around Bel Mar Estates. Mr . Canton moved to follow the Village Manager 's recommendation and proceed with annexing the Bel Mar area. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . Mr . Canton moved to pursue the County pockets (enclaves) within the area East of Biscayne Boulevard along 87th Street to the bay and Area 3 and report back to the Council with figures. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM #4 APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE TO FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES CONVENTION. Ms. Macdonald explained the background. Mr . Spahn moved to have Mr . Spero Canton as Miami Shores' voting delegate. Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *5 APPOINTMENT OF BOARD REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE DADE LEAGUE OF CITIES. Ms. Macdonald presented the Item. Mr . Canton moved to have Mayor Courtney be Miami Shores' voting delegate on the Board of Representatives for the Dade League of Cities. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . Ms. Stofik moved to have Mr . Canton be designated as Miami Shores' alternate to the Dade League of Cities. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Courtney read the announcements. ITEM *7 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr . Canton spoke about young families buying homes in Miami Shores. Mr . Loffredo spoke about the efficiency of the Police Department . Mayor Courtney_ spoke about the party to support the theater and he thanked Mr . Tom Benton for his work with the Village. ITEM #8 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM *9 ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. enr T. CourtnNfiy Mai r Attest : Gail Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk