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09-18-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, September 18, 1990 at Village Hall commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present : Mayor Courtney Herb Spahn Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Marty Stoflk Also present : Gall Macdonald William Yates Absent : William F. Fann ITEM *1 MINUTES Ms. Stoflk moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of 9/4/90. Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . Mayor Courtney acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Downtown Revitalization Board 8/1 /90 Country Club Advisory Board 8/29/90 Code Enforcement Board 9/8/90 ITEM *2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE ALLEYS NORTH AND SOUTH OF 98TH STREET. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and stated that she has received no response from the homeowners in the area. She recommended that the Council defer action until a petition of at least 50% of area residents has been received. Ms. Betty Zern spoke about increased traffic In the alleys and requested alleys be closed off . Mr . Spahn stated that the traffic has not Increased enough to close the alleys. Mr . Canton suggested putting a closure in the middle of the alley. Mr . Benton stated that It would not make any difference to his department which side of the alley the closure would be on. Mayor Courtney stated that the Item would be deferred according to the Village Manager 's recommendation. ITEM *3 MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE BOARD APPOINTMENTS Mr . Spahn spoke about boards following the Council 's direction and that this is the time to take the best qualified candidates. a. Advisory Board on Handicapped Services Mr . Loffredo moved to appoint both applicants to the board. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . Mr . Bradford Lundin and Ms. Jennifer Fleming were appointed to the Board. b. Historic Preservation Board Mr . Canton moved to appoint Mr . Henry Gaggstatter and Ms. Julie Obermeyer , each for two year terms. Ms. Stoflk seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . C. Code Enforcement Board Mr . Canton moved to appoint Mr . Thomas Caldwell , Mr . Daniel Owens and Mr . John Stokesberry, each to three year terms. Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . d. Planning and Zoning Board Ms. Macdonald read a letter from Mr . Les Forney. Mr . Bob Cook, Mr . Richard Haft and Mr . Tom Laubenthal all spoke on their own behalf . The vote was as follows: Spahn - Laubenthal , Forney Canton - Laubenthal , Forney Loffredo - Laubenthal , Cook Stofik - Laubenthal , Cook Courtney - Laubenthal , Forney Mr . Laubenthal and Mr . Forney were appointed to the Board. e. Country Club Advisory Board Mr . Lewis Harms and Mr . Ernest Upthegrove spoke on their own behalf . The vote was unanimous to appoint Mr . Richard Haft, Mr . Lewis Harms and Mr . Ernest Upthegrove to the Board. f . Recreation Advisory Committee Mr . Lawrence Hull , Ms. Candy Rengsti , Mr . John Austin and Mr . Kenneth Wittaker all spoke on their own behalf . The vote was as follows: Spahn: Austin, Hull , Rengstl Wittaker Canton: Austin, Frechette, Hull , Rengsti Loffredo: Austin, Hull , Rengsti , Whittaker Stofik: Austin, Hull , Rengsti , Wittaker Courtney: Austin Hull , Rengsti , Wittaker Mr . Austin, Mr . Hull , Ms. Rengstl and Mr . Whittaker were appointed to the Board. ITEM *5 REQUEST TO PLACE A CROSSING GUARD AT SAINT ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL. Ms. Macdonald explained the background. She recommended that the measures proposed by Chief •Zoovas be Implemented and the request be denied . Mr . Ed Sunshine stated that there is a problem at the Intersection of 105 and 4th for cars and pedestrians In the morning and the afternoon. Ms. Diane Hartsong, an elected offical of EI Portal , spoke about car traffic and pedestrians traffic at the intersection . Ms. Christina Kelly stated that her children cannot walk to school because of the traffic. She said that barricades are contributing to the problem. Chief Zoovas stated that an officer will be placed at the intersection to enforce traffic laws as long as manpower permits for the rest of the school Year . Mr . Canton spoke about overcrowding at schools and the resulting traffic. Mr . Loffredo stated that a crossing guard is not allowed to direct traffic and what is needed is a police officer . Ms. Stofik spoke about not allowing cars going West on 105th to help alleviate the traffic congestion. Chief Zoovas stated that the officers presence is not the only solution. He spoke about the parking lot being closed until 2 :45. He recommended the opening of the parking lot at 2:30 so traffic will not be backed up on 4th Avenue. Mayor Courtney stated that the consensus of the Council is to support the Village Manager and Chief Zoovas' recommendations. Mayor Courtney called for a recess at 8:27 pm. The meeting was reconvened at 8:37 pm. ITEM *4 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LIGHTING OF THE COUNTRY CLUB TENNIS COURTS. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background stating that the lights have been viewed in operation by the members of the Council . Mr . Monzer , Mr . Joe Fitzgerald, Mr . Patrick Murray, Mr . Tom Shaley, Mr . George Theoboid and Mr . Mike Melanefy all spoke in favor of lighting the tennis courts. Mr . Wililan Raup and Ms. Ingrid Boulos spoke against lighting the courts. Mr . Spahn stated that no light shone on the houses nearby when he viewed the lights in operation. Mr . Loffredo spoke about basketball regulations in the Village and compared them to the tennis situation. He suggested lighting the courts on the 9th hole. Mr . Chuck. Hart spoke about the cost to improve the property and the benefit to the Village. Mr . Rod Mandelstam spoke about the level of light and the level of sound Involved with the Country Club tennis courts. Mr . Don Washburn spoke about the level of noise at the tennis courts and that it would not disturb the residents across the street from the courts. Mr . Vince Shafineister spoke about viewing the lights In operation. He suggested sending the Item to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Courtney stated that the lights on the example court were not offensive and that he is In favor of lighting the courts. He said that additional lights will provide more security and that property values will Increase in the area. Mr . Canton Ms. Stofik stated that it would waste time sending the Item to the P&Z Board and the Council should Just make the decision. She spoke about traffic and crime and the noise level at the courts. She suggested lighting 2 of the courts and seeing what the results were. She also suggested that the lights should be turned off at 9 pm. Mr . Hart stated that he would not Invest In lights if it were only for 2 courts. He said that it would serve the Club's needs to only light the clay courts. Mr . Joe Schwartz stated that the lights can be turned off if there is no activity on some of the courts. Ms. Stofik moved to approve the lighting of the 4 west clay courts and the 2 north clay courts with 3 conditions: 9 pm. limit on lighting additional landscaping to reduce noise the lights are turned off when the courts are not In use. Mr . Hart stated that 9 pm is too early he suggested 10 pm. Ms. Macdonald stated that this is a political Issue and that there Is nothing for P&Z Board to decide. Mr . Loffredo suggested allowing special permission to go beyond 9 pm. Mr . Spahn suggested allowing 12 times per year having the lights go beyond 9 pm. Mr . Loffredo suggested deferring the item until Mr . Hart can confer with his partners. Mr . Canton moved to table the item until the next meeting so Mr . Hart can have some hard facts before him. Ms. Stofik stated that it is Mr . Hart's decision to Invest after the motion is approved. Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion to table the Item. The vote was as follows: Canton and Loffredo - Yes, Spahn, Stofik and Courtney - No. The motion to table failed and the discussion continued. Mr . Loffredo spoke about the Increased possibility of crime in the area due to people at the courts at night . Ms. Stofik added to her motion that 1 time per month the lights can remain on until 10 pm. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion on the floor and the vote was as follows: Spahn, Stofik Courtney - Yes, Canton and Loffredo - No. The motion carried. ITEM * 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Courtney read the announcements. ITEM *7 COUNCIL COMMENTS Ms. Stofik spoke about a stop sign at 12th and 96th Street. She suggested a traffic Island in the middle of 96th Street . Mr . Canton spoke about overcrowding at Miami Shores Elementary School . Mr . Spahn spoke about portables and the timing of their Installation. He also spoke about traffic control devices and taking requests for additional traffic control devices as a package to the County. Mr . Loffredo spoke about the school situation. Mayor Courtney thanked the people who volunteered to be on the Boards. ITEM *8 PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Betty Zern spoke about deferring the hiring of an additional police officer . Mr . Ed Harrigan spoke about the County Bond Issue and where the money has gone. He also spoke about the police officer that was cut from the budget . Mr . Buchelle spoke about schools and non residents. ITEM *9 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 pm. Henry T Courtney Mayor Attest : Gail Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk