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11-06-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1990 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, November 6, 1990, at Village Hail commencing at 7:35 p.m. with the following members present : Mayor Courtney Herb Spahn Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Also present : Gail Macdonald William F. Fann The Invocation was delivered by Wyburn Osborne from the Miami Shores Christian Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM *1 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MIAMI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and Introduced Ms. Carol Cortez. Ms. Cortez reviewed the situation with the temporary classrooms at Barry University. She said that students would be in the portables by January and the school has been capped at 1600 students. Mr . Canton asked how many students would be in the portables at Barry. Ms . Cortez responded that there will be 10 portables with 270-300 students. Mr . Canton stated that there Is a credibility gap with the School Board. Mr . Loffredo asked about State School V. Ms. Cortez gave an update on the planning of the school . Mr . Loffredo stated that it was the feeling of the Council when the portables were approved that the 250 students were going to come from the 1350 cap on Miami Shores Elementary. Mr . Canton asked If the 1600 cap will remain . Ms. Cortez stated that the cap will remain and she acknowledged that 1600 is an excessive number . Mr . Canton suggested boundary changes to reduce the number of students. Ms. Cortez stated that next year she will guarantee that the boundaries will be redrawn and the boundaries will be smaller . Mayor Courtney asked about sewers and the portables at Barry. Ms. Cortez reviewed the situation with sewers and lift stations. Mayor Courtney asked If the School Board will approve the lease with Barry University. Ms. Cortez replied that there is no mayor problem with the Board . Mr . Paul Buechele spoke about putting kids in a school west of 1 -95. Ms. Kay Moore asked how long the portables would be at Barry. Mayor Courtney replied no more than 2 years. Mayor Courtney stated that he has a goal that if someone moves to Miami Shores that their children can go the local elementary school . Mr . Charles Custin stated that there is no planning at the School Board and that the citizens are very upset . Ms. Cortez spoke about looking for alternate locations for a temporary school . ITEM *2 MINUTES Mr . Spahn moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of 10/16/90. Mr . Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . Mayor Courtney acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Recreation Advisory Board 9/10/90 Country Club Advisory Board 9/26/90 Downtown Revitalization Board 10/3/90 Planning and Zoning Board 9/27/90 & 10/11/90 ITEM *3 APPOINTMENT TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. Ms. Macdonald Introduced the agenda Item. The vote by written ballot is as follows: Loffredo: Buechele, Vigneron Canton : Buechele, Morrow Spahn : Morrow, Vigneron Courtney: Morrow, Vigneron Ms. Morrow and Ms. Vigneron were appointed to the board . ITEM *4 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE PUBLIC SAFETY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Courtney read the caption of the resolution . Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and recommended that the Council pass the resolution . Mr . Loffredo stated that he was concerned that the Council would not pass the agreements on a case by case basis. Mr . Canton stated that the Council is a policy making body and this is an administrative duty. Mr . Fann stated that all mutual aid agreements have a 30 day cancellation clause. Mr . Loffredo stated that he wants the Council to be able to monitor where Miami Shores officers are working. Mr . Canton moved approval . Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *5 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA URGING THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REQUEST MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO CAUSE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO CEASE AND DESIST IN THE INEQUITABLE ENFORCEMENT OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AGAINST MUNICIPALITIES. Mayor Courtney read the caption of the resolution. Ms. Macdonald explained the history behind the resolution. She stated that action by the Department of Labor has cost some municipalities up to $100,000. Mr . Canton moved approval . Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *6 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE SUPPORTING, IN PRINCIPLE, LEGISLATION THAT WILL ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC RECORDS MODERNIZATION TRUST FUND THROUGH THE SAME MECHANISM USED FOR FUNDING THE MODERNIZATION TRUST FUND FOR COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. Mayor Courtney read the caption of the resolution . Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and recommended adoption . Mr . Canton moved approval . Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor . ITEM *7 A RESOLUTION OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REQUESTING SUPPORT OF DADE LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR ENDORSEMENT BY FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES AS PART OF ITS LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE, OF A POLICY WHEREBY CODE ENFORCEMENT LIENS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 162.09, FLORIDA STATUTES, MAY SHARE EQUAL STATUTORY PRIORITY WITH WATER, SEWER, GARBAGE AND WASTE COLLECTION LIENS. Mayor Courtney read the caption of the resolution . Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and recommended adoption . Mr . Loffredo moved approval . Mr . Canton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *8 APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM COUNCIL MEMBER Mayor Courtney spoke about the quality of the people seeking office and the difficulty of selecting one person out of the group of candidates. He thanked everybody who expressed an Interest and told them to try again in the April election. Mr . Canton stated that it was a very tough decision. Mr . Loffredo stated that the person selected will be subjected to great pressures. Mr . Spahn suggested a letter from the Mayor and Council to be sent to those not selected. Ms. Macdonald outlined the procedure for selection of a Council person. Mr . Richard Baron, Mr . Steve Johnson, Mr . Ralph Renick and Dr . Jay Stein all made presentations regarding their background and their desire to serve Miami Shores. The vote by written ballot Is as follows: Spahn : Johnson Canton: Baron Loffredo: Johnson Courtney: Johnson Mr . Canton moved to make it unanimous for Steve Johnson. Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . ITEM *9 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Courtney read the announcements. ITEM *10 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr . Canton spoke about the selection of a new Council person, Miami Shores police dog and the death of Joey Johnson . Mr . Spahn congratulated Mr . Steve Johnson . Mr . Loffredo spoke about work with the School Board and the selection of a new Council person . Mayor Courtney spoke about the death of Joey Johnson and the opening night of the Miami Shores Theater . ITEM *11 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr . Ed Abdelia suggested more security for the railroad bridge on the golf course. ITEM *12 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 pm. i ,ffe my . Courtney May r Attest : Gall Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk