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08-07-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 7, 1990 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, August 7, 1990 at Village Hall commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present : Mayor Courtney Herb Spahn Stephen Loffredo Spero Canton Also present : Gail Macdonald William F. Fann. Absent : Marty Stofik ITEM *1 MINUTES Mr . Spahn moved approval of the minutes from the Barricade Public Hearing of 7/10/90. Mr . Canton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . Mr . Canton moved approval of the minutes from the Budget Workshop of 7/23/90 and the Regular Council Meeting of 7/17/90. Mr . Spahn seconded the motions and the vote was unanimous for both motions. Mayor Courtney acknowledged receipt of the following minutes: Advisory Board on Handicapped Services 5/15/90 Fine Arts Commission 7/2/90 Planning and Zoning Board 7/12/90 ITEM *2 APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Ms. Macdonald explained that Ms. Jacquelyn Rheny Scott has served on the Board for 5 years and is seeking an additional 5 year term. Mr . Canton moved approval and Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion . The vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *3 REQUEST FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING DOT REQUIREMENTS FOR BARRICADE INSTALLATION AT 99TH STREET. Ms. Macdonald explained the background . She said the Village is causing the problem and the Village should fix it . She recommended approval . Mayor Courtney asked if this plan was ok with Mr . Godfrey. Ms. Macdonald replied yes. Mr . Canton moved approval of the request to reform the circular driveway on 99th Street and having Ms. Macdonald take care of any future problems in the same manner . Mr . Spahn seconded the motion . Mr . Loffredo stated that the Council should be advised of future problems that occur . Mr . Spahn suggested putting a limit on expenditures before Council approval is necessary. Ms. Macdonald stated that policy dictates that the Village Manager cannot spend more than $1000 without Council approval . The vote was unanimous In favor . ITEM *4 NOMINATION OF COUNCILWOMAN STOFIK'S HOME, 341 NE 92ND STREET, AS AN HISTORICAL LANDMARK. Ms. Macdonald explained the background and recommended approval . Mr . Loffredo so moved and Mr . Canton seconded the motion . Mayor Courtney stated that the Stofiks have done a beautiful fob in maintaining their home. The vote was unanimous In favor . ITEM *5 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ANNEXATION OF BEL MAR. Ms. Macdonald delivered a report regarding the annexation of the Bel Mar area. She stated that the Bel Mar residents were not in favor of Miami Shores Code Enforcement and additional taxes. She also recommended not pursuing annexation of Bel Mar or any other enclave area. Mr . Canton stated that he disagreed and recommended that an economic case be presented to the Bel Mar residents to show the benefits of Miami Shores. He said Miami Shores and Bel Mar would benefit from annexation. Mr . Loffredo spoke about code enforcement laws and that it was premature to terminate annexation efforts. Mayor Courtney stated that 99% of the people who attended the meeting were not In favor of annexation. Mr . Spahn stated that a total cross section of Bel Mar residents were at the meeting . He said that they came angry and left angry. He said that the Bel Mar residents do not want to be told what to do and they are not Interested in Increased taxes. Mr . Canton stated that the reasons given against annexation were not valid. He suggested having one more meeting to try to tell the Bel Mar residents the correct facts. Mr . Ronald Efting a Bel Mar resident spoke about the cost and benefits of a guard gate and about the anger of residents against annexation. Mr . Loffredo stated that he supports the recommendation to not proceed with the annexation of Bel Mar although he is in favor of continuing the annexation of other areas. Mr . Canton stated that he agrees with Mr . Loffredo. Mr . Spahn moved to cancel any further discussion on annexation of Bel Mar . Mr . Canton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . Mr . Canton spoke about the tax base Increase. He asked for a report on the cost to annex other areas and he suggested the East side of 2nd Avenue at the North end of the Shores. Mayor Courtney stated that he agreed with Ms. Macdonald that the Village should not pursue any annexation at this time. Mr . Loffredo suggested waiting a month or two and decide on other areas to be annexed . Mr . Spahn stated that the Village doesn't have the money to pursue annexation . ITEM *6 PRESENTATION OF JULY BUDGET EXECUTION REVIEW. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the report and recommended approval . Mr . Canton so moved. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *7 DISCUSSION REGARDING FY 91 BUDGET Mr . Spahn spoke about budget workshops and the budget process. He suggested getting the budget to the roll back rate. Mr . Spahn spoke about making cuts In the Police Department and asked the rest of the Council to go over the budget and make further cuts. He suggested trying to get $230,000 out of the budget . Mr . Canton spoke about imposing future restraints on the budget which would allow Department Heads to Increase the budget by a fixed percent . Mr . Spahn stated that the problem Is not the Department Heads rather the Council . Mr . Loffredo spoke about the Recreation Department budget and suggested a 2 prong approach to the new pool . A larger pool on the North lot with a bond Issue or if the Issue does not pass a smaller pool on the South lot . Mr . Canton spoke about the Downtown area and expressed concern that if the projects are not completed it will cost more in the future. ITEM *8 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Courtney read the announcements. ITEM *9 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Courtney spoke about permanent barricades that have been constructed . ITEM *10 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr . Condit spoke about annexation of Bel Mar , the budget, barricades and downtown revitalization. Mr . Ed Harrigan spoke about downtown revitalization. ITEM *11 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 pm. Henry T Courtney Mayor Attest : Gail Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk