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07-03-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 1990 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, July 3, 1990 at Village Hall commencing at 7:33 p.m. with the following members present : Mayor Courtney Herb Spahn Stephen Loffredo Marty Stofik Absent : Spero Canton Also present : Gail Macdonald William F . Fann. ITEM *1 MINUTES Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council meeting of 6/19/90. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous . in favor . Mayor Courtney acknowledged receipt of the following minutes: Pension Board 5/25/90 Planning and Zoning Board 6/14/90 ITEM *2 PRESENTATION OF THE FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE BROCKWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Mr . James Stuart delivered the report . He reviewed the statistics for the Library for the year . He stated that the success of the Library is mostly due to the fine staff under the leadership of Ms. Kelly and Ms. Esper . ITEM *3 REQUEST TO APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF COUNTRY CLUB FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES. Ms. Macdonald explained the background stating that the contract with Total Food Service Direction (TFSD) Is a sublease and needs Council approval to be Implemented. Mr . Chuck Hart, Country Club Manager , stated that TFSD is much more qualified than PCM to run the food service at the Club. He said that a lease was preferable because of the purchasing power of TFSD and the use of their personnel . Mr . Hart said TFSD will be leasing the entire food and beverage service including the Snack Shack . He said that pricing and for existing banquet contracts will remain in effect . Mayor Courtney asked how many personnel will be affected. Mr . Hart replied about 40 people. Mr . Gus Gregory, President of TFSD, spoke about his firms experience In the food business. ' Mr . Spahn stated that TFSD has been in place at the Club since April and have a good reputation in the business. Mr . Ed Abdelia asked how contracting with TFSD would effect prices at the Club. Mr . Hart replied that TFSD would have no Input for fees to members. Mr . Spahn moved to approve the assignment as a sublease of the Country Club food and beverage services from PCM to TFSD. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion . Mayor Courtney stated that he was concerned that all questions have not been answered regarding the notes to the financial statements. Mr . Loffredo stated that TFSD runs a quality operation; however , he wants the questions raised by Mayor Courtney answered before a decision is made. Mr . Loffredo moved to table the Item until the next meeting. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Loffredo - Yes Courtney - Yes Stofik - Yes Spahn - No ITEM *4 RESOLUTION OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL SUPPORTING ESTABLISHMENT OF MULTI-GOVERNMENT TASK FORCE FOR STUDY OF AREA BETWEEN N.E . 85TH STREET AND N.E . 91ST STREET, BORDERED ON THE WEST BY BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND ON THE EAST BY N.E . 10TH AVENUE . Mayor Courtney read the caption of the resolution and Ms. Macdonald explained the background . Mr . Loffredo asked who will be on the Task Force and how will they be appointed . Mayor Courtney explained that he will appoint the members and that he Is looking for Interested volunteers. Mr . Loffredo suggested that the Council adopt the list of appointments. Mr . Loffredo moved approval of the resolution of Miami Shores Village Council supporting establishment of Multi -government Task Force for the study of the area specified on the agenda. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion . Ms. Stofik asked to whom the Task Force would take their recommendations. Mayor Courtney replied to the City of Miami , Dade County, Dade County School Board and Miami Shores. Mr . Loffredo stated that the Task Force will report to the Council . Mr . Fann stated that they will make their recommendations to those who establish the Task Force. Ms. Stofik asked who is in charge of the Task Force. Mr . Spahn stated that the Council has to appoint a leader and suggested Ms. Macdonald. Mayor Courtney reviewed the list of possible appointees to the Task Force. The vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *5 APPOINTMENT OF TASK FORCE MEMBERS Mayor Courtney stated that the other entities have already appointed their members of the task force and their names are Included In the list . Mr . Loffredo stated that he has a problem with requiring Ms. Macdonald to be the chairperson of the Task Force. He suggested Father McLaughlin or some other member . Mr . Spahn stated the Council should give the leadership that was requested and appoint a chairman. Ms. Stofik stated she has a problem with appointing a Village employee as chairman because the area in question is mostly out of the Shores and is a citizen initiative. Mayor Courtney stated he would like to appoint : Ellen Wacher , Ward Barritt, Prospero Herrerra, Randy Atlas, Richard Colangelo, Michael Nelson, Jacqueline Scott, David Bonilla, Richard Haft, BIII Waters, Dottie Yates, Nancy Gorski , Robert Lordy, John Militana, Father McLaughlin, Harriet Gilbreath, Michael McNeal , Carol Cortez, Gail Macdonald or her designee and have Harriet Gilbreath be the Chairman. Mr . Spahn suggested that Father McLaughlin chair the first meeting and let them choose their own chairman . Ms. Harriet Gilbreath stated that the Citizens need action now, not a year from now. She related a bad incident that happened recently. Mr . Loffredo suggested Chief Zoovas Instead of Ms. Macdonald. Ms. Macdonald stated that Chief Zoovas would have been her designee. Mr . Brian Geenty suggested that people who live in the area be appointed to the Task Force. Father McLaughlin stated that he would co-chair the first meeting with Harriet Gilbreath and that he would like to have the group choose their own chairman. He said that the chairman must be powerful not just for show. Mr . Fann stated that if Miami Shores appoints the members of the Committee then It will only be a Miami Shores Committee. He said that this resolution should be given to the City of Miami and Dade County so they can adopt their own resolutions. Mayor Courtney stated that It would take too long to take that route. Ms. Stofik stated that the Task Force could get recommendations in process at the first meeting. She said that the success of the Task force will be determined by the follow-up of the members. Mr . Spahn moved that the Council accept the Mayor 's appointments for the Task Force. Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . Mayor Courtney asked Ms. Macdonald to send out notices to the members and set up a meeting in the next three weeks. ITEM *6 RESOLUTION OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO ERECTION OF PROPOSED STATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "V" ON LESS THAN ELEVEN ( 11 ) ACRES OF GROUND. Mayor Courtney read the caption of the resolution and Ms. Macdonald explained the background . Ms. Stofik suggested wording the resolution to ask the School Board to proceed as quickly as possible. Mr . Spahn stated that the Council wants the school and will accept 4.7 acres If that is all we can get . Mr . Loffredo stated that the School Board is under severe budget constraints and this resolution may result in the postponement of building the school . He suggested reworking the proposal to Include off site parking . Ms. Stofik suggested wording the resolution to read: The Council wishes to encourage the Dade County School Board to Proceed Immediately with the construction of State School V and urge you to acquire as much additional property as possible toward the goal of 11 acres. Mayor Courtney agreed . He said the Council should try not to break down any bridges that have been built between the School Board and Miami Shores. Mr . Loffredo suggested that the 11 acre standard not be In the motion. He said that if the School Board bought very bad properties adjacent to the new school it would benefit them and the community. Ms. Stofik stated that It would be good to bring up Mr . Loffredo's Idea at the first Task Force meeting. Mr . Spahn moved to table the Item and allow Mr . Loffredo to work with Mr . Fann to rework the resolution and bring It up at the next meeting . Ms. Stoflk seconded the motion. Mr . Fann asked that the minutes reflect the Council 's desires regarding the resolution. The vote was unanimous in favor . Ms. Stofik spoke about the addition to Miami Shores Elementary School . ITEM *7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 270, AS AMENDED; DEFINING AND PERMITTING ADULT CONGREGATE LIVING FACIL- ITIES AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOMES; DEFINING DEVELOP- MENT ORDER, DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, DRAINAGE FACILITIES, LEVEL OF SERVICE, PLAT AND SUBDIVISION; DEFINING AND AUTHORIZING PRO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL-OFFICE DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING RATIO OF FLOOR AREA TO LOT AREA IN A-1 AND A-2 DISTRICTS; ESTABLISHING REQUIRED YARD AREA PERVIOUS TO RAINFALL; REQUIRING IMMEDIATE DISPOSAL OF DEFINED HAZARDOUS WASTE; INCREASING MINIMUM STANDARD FOR SIGNS; ADDING 100-YEAR FLOOD ELEVATION IN FEMA MAP TO DETERMINE MINIMUM FIRST FLOOR JOIST LEVEL; RESTRICTING LOCATION OF ENTRANCES AND EXITS AND REQUIRING LANDSCAPING THEREOF REQUIRING PARKING LOT DESIGN TO CONTROL FLOW OF INTERNAL TRAFFIC; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENT FOR LAND SUBDIVISION; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ON-SITE DRAINAGE AND NEW SEPTIC TANKS; ESTABLISHING NEW SETBACK REQUIRE- MENTS ON DEFINED ARTERIAL OR COLLECTOR STREETS; PROHIBITING FILLING EXISTING LAKES; REQUIRING SPECIAL APPROVAL OF NEW DEVELOPMENT ON BISCAYNE BAY; REQUIRING SIDEWALKS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION; INCREASING FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED BY COUNCIL IN CASE OF SPECIAL APPROVAL; REQUIRING ALL DEVORDERS BE CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; CONDITIONING NEW DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL ON MEETING MINIMUM LEVELS OF SERVICE REQUIRED BY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN LANDS THEREFROM; ESTABLISHING DADE COUNTY CONCURRENCY INFORMATION CENTER AND METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NUMBER 4-85 AS SOURCES OF FACILITY CAPACITIES; ESTABLISHMENT OF MEASURING CAPACITY OF WATER-LINES AND HIGHWAYS, CALCULATING SOLID WASTE GENERATION RATES, DRAINAGE AND RECREATION; ESTABLISHING METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF CAPACITY AVALABILITY; ESTABLISHING BURDEN OF SHOWING COMPLIANCE ON APPLICANT; ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITY OF MONITORING ON DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND ZONING; ESTABLISHING DEADLINE FOR CONCURRENCY DETERMINATION; ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION DATE FOR DEVELOPMPROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE. SECOND AND FINAL READING. Ms. Macdonald read the caption of the ordinance and explained the background . Mr . Spahn moved for adoption. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *8 COUNCIL ADOPTION OF MIAMI SHORES DRUG TESTING POLICY. Ms. Macdonald explained the background and recommended approval . Mr . Spahn so moved . Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . ITEM *9 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Courtney read the announcements. ITEM *10 COUNCIL COMMENTS Ms. Stofik spoke about the newsletter and the 4th of July. Mr . Spahn spoke about the food operation at the Country Club. Mr . Loffredo spoke about property values of Miami Shores. Mayor Courtney spoke about barricades and showed examples of possible signs for the entrance of Miami Shores. Ms. Macdonald stated that the Village has been successful In getting a grant of $25,680 for the beautification of Biscayne Boulevard . ITEM *11 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr . Ed Abdelia asked about TFSD. Mr . Condit spoke about barricades. ITEM *12 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9: 12 pm. Henry Courtne Mayor Attest : Gail Macdonald Village Clerk By !� Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk