12-18-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 1990
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, December 18, 1990, at Village Hall
commencing at 7:35 p.m. with the following members present :
Mayor Courtney
Herb Spahn
Spero Canton
Steven J . Johnson
Also present : Gall Macdonald
William F. Fann
Absent : Steven Loffredo
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Don Fiauchmeler from
the Advent Lutheran Church.
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Mr . Spahn moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council
Meeting of 12/4/90. Mr . Johnson seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor . Mayor Courtney acknowledged
receipt of the minutes from the following meetings:
Pension Board 11 /14/90
Code Enforcement Board 12/6/90
Planning and Zoning 11/8/90
ITEM *2 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SELECTION OF
ENGINEERING FIRM FOR SWIMMING POOL PROJECT. Ms. Macdonald
explained the background stating that the total project cost is
projected to be $800,000 to $830,000. She recommended that the
Council authorize the Village Manager to execute the contract
with H.R. Ross and Assoc. Mayor Courtney asked if H.R. Ross Is
the best firm. Ms. Macdonald responded yes. Mr . Spahn asked
how the engineers were selected previously and in the current
project . Mr . Varney explained the selection process.
Mr . Canton arrived at this time In the discussion.
Mr . Spahn moved to support the administration and hire the firm
of H.R. Ross Assoc. to begin work on the engineering of the
pool . Mr . Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous In favor .
ITEM #3 REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEY BETWEEN NE 107TH AND 108TH
STREET AT NE 2ND AVENUE . Ms. Macdonald explained that she has
received a petition to close the alley and recommended closing
It . Mr . Canton spoke about closing alleys with devices other
than chains. Mr . Canton moved to approve a closure for the
alley at 2nd between 107th and 108th Streets. Mr . Spahn
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor . Mr .
Canton asked what other options were being considered Instead of
chains for alleys. Ms. Macdonald replied that rumble strips
were being considered and she would have an answer from Dade
County in about 6 weeks.
ITEM *4 APPOINTMENT TO THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background . Mr . Canton moved to
appoint Ms. Alissa Delucla to the Fine Arts Commission. Mr .
Spahn seconded the motion . Mayor Courtney stated that Ms.
Delucia would make an outstanding addition to the Commission.
The vote was unanimous In favor .
ITEM *5 REQUEST TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE FOR PURCHASE OF CURB AND
GUTTERS FOR BARRICADE AT NE 91ST STREET AND NORTH MIAMI AVENUE.
Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and stated that there is a
$7,000 to $8,000 anticipated cost . Mr . Canton moved approval .
Mr . Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In
favor .
ITEM *6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-38 REDEFINING
ACCUMULATED CONTRIBUTIONS; CHANGING DATE FOR ANNUAL CALCULATION
THEREOF FROM JANUARY 1 , TO OCTOBER 1 COMMENCING AS OF OCTOBER 1 ,
1990; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE . Second and final reading .
Ms. Macdonald read the caption of the ordinance. She explained
what the ordinance was and recommended approval . Mr . Canton
moved approval . Mr . Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor .
ITEM *7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 516 OF MIAMI SHORES ZONING
ORDINANCE NUMBER 270 BY ADDING THERETO A BASKETBALL GOAL AS AN
ACCESSORY BUILDING; DEFINING BASKETBALL GOALS AND HEIGHTS
THEREOF; LIMITING NUMBER, LOCATION, DIMENSIONS, COMPOSITION AND
COLOR THEREOF; REQUIRING ANCHORAGE THEREOF ; REQUIRING PERMIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE THEREOF ; REQUIRING EXISTING
STRUCTURES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN THREE YEARS; EXEMPTING
BASKETBALL GOALS FROM REGULATION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AS SET
FORTH IN SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS BEING A PART OF ARTICLE IV OF
SAID ORDINANCE NUMBER 270; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE . First
reading. Ms. Macdonald read the caption, explained the meaning
and recommended approval of the ordinance. Mr . Spahn moved
approval . Mr . Canton seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor .
ITEM *8 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR INVESTIGATION. Ms. Macdonald explained the background.
She explained what actions have been taken to protect the Village
In the future and recommended transferring $41 ,000 from the
Capital Improvement Fund to the General Fund to fund the
settlement with the Department of Labor . Mr . Canton moved
approval . Mr . Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor .
ITEM *9 VILLAGE MANAGERS REPORT
Ms. Macdonald spoke about portables being built at Barry
University, Miami Shores participation In the D.A.R.E . program
and a Traffic Control Committee update.
ITEM *10 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Courtney read the announcements.
ITEM *11 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr . Johnson wished the public a happy holiday.
Mr . Canton wished the public a happy holiday and complimented the
Village Manager on the job that she is doing and spoke about the
property values of Admiral Condit 's property.
Mr . Spahn wished the public a happy holiday and spoke about the
Department of Labor investigation .
Mayor Courtney wished the public a happy holiday and spoke about
new people moving to Miami Shores and the problem with residents
speeding through the Shores.
Mr . Canton spoke about large planters on 96th Street .
ITEM *12 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM *13 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 10 pm.
4HH yT. Court eyor
Attest : Gall Macdonald
Village Clerk
By:
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk