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10-02-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1990 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, October 2, 1990, at Village Hall commencing at 7:35 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. Joy Ciaussen from Informed Families, for Red Ribbon Week. ITEM *1 MINUTES Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Budget Workshop of 9/12/90. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Pool Workshop of 9/13/90 and the Regular Council Meeting of 9/18/90. Mr . Canton seconded the motions and the votes were unanimous In favor . Ms. Stofik moved approval of the minutes from the Final Budget Hearing of 9/19/90. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . Mayor Courtney acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Downtown Revitalization Board 9/5/90 Fine Arts Commission 8/20/90 Planning and Zoning Board 8/23/90 ITEM *2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE ALLEYS NORTH AND SOUTH OF 96TH STREET. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background. She said that she has received petitions from area residents to proceed with the closure. Mr . Spahn asked where the closure should be placed . Ms. Macdonald replied 4 or 5 houses East of 10th. Mr . Canton asked what type of closure would be used. Mr . Benton replied that chain and stop sign would be used . Mr . Canton moved approval . Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE ENGINEER FOR DOWNTOWN CROSSWALKS. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the bids and recommended the tow bidder , Ludovici & Orange at $5,600. The bids were as follows: Ludovicl and Orange $5,600 Schwebke - Shiskin $6,000 David Plumber $7,000 Mr . Canton asked what the time frame was to create a design. Ms. Witte replied 2-3 weeks. Mr . Loffredo stated that it was not possible to complete the project this calendar year and moved to award the bid to Ludovici and Orange. Mr . Canton seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Loffredo, Canton, Stofik and Courtney - Yes, Spahn - No. ITEM *4 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CHOICE OF BENCH DESIGN FOR DOWNTOWN. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background. Ms. Stofik asked about the heat factor when the bench is in the sun . Ms. Witte replied that wire does not retain heat and the perforated bench releases heat . Mr . Spahn asked what the guarantee was on the benches. Ms. Witte replied they have a lifetime guarantee. She also stated that the benches would be cemented In the ground. Ms. Witte went on to say that wood benches have a maintenance problem and the new benches would be replacing the existing benches. Mr . Canton moved approval of the DRB recommendation for the wire bench with 3 arms using teal color . Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion. Mayor Courtney stated that he likes the idea of having an arm In the middle of the bench. The vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM #5 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ENTRANCE SIGNS ON 103rd AND 95th STREETS. Ms. Macdonald explained the background and asked for guidance from the Council . She reported that a sandblasted sign would cost around $450. Ms. Witte stated that the proposed location could accommodate a 2X3 foot sign. Mr . Loffredo stated that the property owner where the sign would be located might grant the use of property for a larger sign. Mr . Tom Beck reviewed his thoughts on what the entrances of Miami Shores should look like. He suggested slot of landscaping to go along with a sign. Ms. Stofik asked Mr . Beck about sign materials. Mr . Beck replied that a professional sign maker should be consulted . Ms. Stofik asked if the Mayor 's Task Force would be willing to help fund the sign project . Mayor Courtney stated that It would be a perfect place for the Task Force to spend funds. Mayor Courtney suggested that the Council ask the Mayor 's Task Force to finance the signs and DRB go back to the firm that made their signs to get more Information . ITEM *6 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POOL. Ms. Macdonald spoke about the pool workshop that the Council conducted . She stated that the staff recommendation is to have the Village Council endorse the construction of a new pool at the South end of the parking lot of the Country Club through participation in the Florida Local Government Finance Authority Loan Program. Mr . Spahn reviewed the cost of pools and the timing of construction. Mr . Loffredo reviewed what the pool would Include for the money spent . He said that the new proposed pool would be 25 feet from Biscayne Boulevard. Ms. Stoflk stated that she objects to the closing of the old pool for 1 year , putting any funds Into an Inadequate facility (repairing the old pool ) and Is concerned with the closeness of the proposed pool to Biscayne Boulevard. Mr . Canton stated that putting money Into the old pool is futile and that it was not an option to close the old pool for 1 year . Mr . Canton moved to construct a new pool and not repair the old pool . Ms. Stofik seconded the motion. Mr . Loffredo suggested waiting 1 year to see how PCM settles in, which may be a factor in the decision . Mr . Canton stated that the price of the pool is increasing due to Inflation . He said this is the best time to build a new pool . Ms. Stofik stated If something is not done quickly Miami Shores will not have a pool because the existing pool will not be safe. Ms. Macdonald recommended that if the Village maintains a pool facility that demolition and reconstruction be considered . She stated that to repair the old pool cost $1 .30 per foot and reconstruction cost $1 .00 per foot and the new pool will then last twice as long as a repaired pool . Mr . George Seller explained that It cost more to repair a facility than to demolish and rebuild. Mayor Courtney stated that the Village should repair the old pool in the present location for $500,000. Mr . Canton stated that the other options are more appealing than spending $500,000 to reconstruct the old pool . Ms. Stofik stated that she was not in favor of spending $500,000 on repairing the old pool . Mr . Seller stated that awnings can be very nice. He said that a reduced cost pool would not be a windswept pool and would be very nice. Mr . Canton stated that if the Council is looking at the long term than the only option is a new pool . The vote for the motion on the floor is as follows: Canton, Stofik and Courtney - Yes, Spahn and Loffredo - No. The motion to build a new pool passed. Ms. Stofik asked if the proposed pool can be rotated to buffer the pool from the street . Mr . Seiler replied that the loggia must be on the West side to protect from the sun, however the buildings could be on the Biscayne Boulevard side. Ms. Stofik moved that the location for the new pool be on the South end of the Country Club parking lot . Mr . Canton seconded the motion. Mr . Seiler stated that there will be no significant air quality problem with the pool in the proposed location . Mayor Courtney stated that landscaping will be very Important . Mr . Loffredo spoke about parking space reduction with the proposed site. Mr . Canton stated that the proposed site is a compromise location. Ms. Stofik stated that given the choices that the Council has, the proposed location Is the most practical . The vote was as follows: Stofik, Canton and Courtney - Yes, Spahn and Loffredo - No. The motion passed . Mayor Courtney called for a recess at 9: 18 pm. The meeting was reconvened at 9:28 pm. Ms. Stofik suggested that the Council give Mr . Seiler direction on how much they want to spend on a pool . The Council members reviewed with Mr . Seller which options they felt were Important and which could be reduced or eliminated. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the options for funding a new pool. She said that a general obligation bond Issue cost $80,000, a loan has $8,000 in up front costs and recommended the loan program. Ms. Stoflk asked if the Council can go to referendum on pool financing Issue before up front money is spent on a bond Issue. Mr . Fann replied yes. Mr . Canton spoke about the history of bond Issues In Miami Shores and that the voters should decide how to pay for the pool . Mayor Courtney stated that it Is better to have the bottom line figure on the cost of the pool and have Ms. Macdonald report on financing costs for each financing option then have the Council choose the financing option. Mr . Spahn moved to plan to place on the April ballot a vote as to how the Village will finance the new swimming pool either through general obligation bonds or through general funds. Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion. Mr . Canton stated that there may not be any firm that will front a million dollar bond Issue. Mr . Seiler spoke about the state of the construction Industry. He said that the project should be out for bid by January. The vote was unanimous In favor . ITEM *7 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Courtney read the announcements. ITEM *8 COUNCIL COMMENTS Ms. Stofik spoke about German reunification, plastic recycling and her leaving Miami Shores. She said her resignation would be the 1st meeting in November . Mr . Canton spoke about the class of the Councii ,the overcrowding at Miami Shores Elementary and the recent Council appointments. Mr . Spahn spoke about replacing Ms. Stofik on Council . Mr . Loffredo spoke about Ms. Stofik leaving. Mayor Courtney spoke about Ms. Stofik 's accomplishments in Miami Shores and the demeanor of the personnel In Village Hall . ITEM *9 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr . Ed Harrigan spoke about P&Z Board appointments and the P&Z budget . ITEM *10 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 pm. Ft6Krry- V. Courtne Mayor Attest : Gail Macdonald Village Clerk By: C Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk