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06-05-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 1990 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, June 5, 1990 at Village Hall commencing at 7:35 p.m, with the following members present : Mayor Courtney Herb Spahn Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Also present : Gall Macdonald William F. Fann . ITEM *1 MINUTES Mr . Spahn moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council meeting of 5/15/90. Mr . Canton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . Mayor Courtney acknowledged receipt of the following minutes: Recreation Advisory Committee 4/9/90 Planning and Zoning Board 4/26/90, 5/10/90 Pension Board 3/15/90 ITEM *2 APPOINTMENT TO THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION. Ms. Lea Nickless spoke about why she would like to be on the commission . Mr .• Canton moved approval of Ms. Lea Nickless to be appointed to the Fine Arts Commission until June of 1994 and follow the Village Manager 's recommendation to have the remaining vacancy be advertised for appointment at the next Council meeting. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BARRICADE BIDS. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background. She said the Village received 4 landscaping and 6 paving bids and suggested refecting all of the bids and authorizing the staff to negotiate with the two lowest bidders in each category. Ms. Macdonald also recommended that the Council proceed with all 43 permanent barricades to save funds. Mr . Spahn suggested that Public Works complete some of the barricades In January and February and save the Village $50,000. Mr . Benton stated that it was doable if the winter is as cold as this past winter was. Ms. Macdonald suggested that the staff come back to the Council with a recommendation on Mr . Spahn 's suggestion . Mayor Courtney agreed with Ms. Macdonald 's original suggestion of negotiating with the low bidders. Mr . Laubenthal stated that he would be cautious before Public Works attempts construction of the remaining barricades. Mr . Canton moved to not accept any final bids. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion . Mr . Condit spoke about refecting bids. The vote was unanimous . in favor . Mr . Canton moved to authorize the Village Manager to negotiate with the two lowest bidders and report back to the Council with final bid recommendations at the first meeting In July. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . Mr . Canton asked for a consensus of the Council that a permanent barricade be constructed on Biscayne Boulevard in the first group of contracted barricades. All present agreed. ITEM *4 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING INTRA-CITY JITNEY SERVICES. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background . Mr . Canton stated that Jitneys are a hazard and that they are accidents waiting to happen . Mr . Canton moved to enjoin and ask the Dade League of Cities to take some type of action through the Joint liaison committee In trying to restrict the intra- city Jitneys on the grounds that they are unsafe for the people who are riding inside. Mayor Courtney stated that the Jitneys stop ale any location not Just at bus stops. Mayor Courtney passed the gavel to Mr . Spahn and seconded the motion. Mr . Spahn stated that Jitneys fill a need and it might be better to regulate them. Mr . Fann reviewed the recent legislation regarding Jitney service. The vote was taken and was unanimous In favor . ITEM *5 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING "HOUND DOG DERBY" Due to Mr . Loffredo's absence at this point in the meeting this Item was not discussed. ITEM *6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Courtney read the announcements. ITEM *7 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr . Canton spoke about the schedule of the budget workshops. He suggested 3 evenings Instead of 1 all day session. He also spoke about Bel Mar Estates and the article in the Miami Herald . Mayor Courtney spoke about meeting with the public on Monday at 9 am. ITEM *8 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr . Condit spoke about barricades and traffic on 96th Street . He also spoke about emergency vehicles. Mr . Peter Mollers spoke about barricades and that there is no way to walk through them. He suggested building them with walk ways. Mr . Joe Pasteris spoke about the temporary barricades and the problems he is having. Mr . Loffredo arrived at this time In the meeting . Mr . Canton spoke about the barricade plan being voted on by the voters. He said the Village should look towards the future. ITEM *9 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 pm. my Courtne Mayor Attest : Gail Macdonald Village Clerk By : Scott W . Davis Deputy Village Clerk