03-05-1991 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 5, 1991
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, March 5, 1991, at the Miami Shores
Village Hall commencing at 7:31 p.m. with the following
members present:
Mayor Courtney
Spero Canton
Herb Spahn
Stephen Loffredo
Steven J. Johnson
Also present: Gall Macdonald
William F. Fann
The invocation was delivered by Wyborn Osborn from The Miami
Shores Christian Church.
Mayor Courtney presented "Mayor For A Day" proclamation to
student, Andie Rosen.
Mayor Courtney presented a proclamation to Miami Shores resident
Wes Brandt.
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Mr. Spahn moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council
Meeting of 2/19/91. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor. Mayor Courtney acknowledged
receipt of the minutes from the following meetings:
b. Historic Preservation Board 2/25/91
c. Pension Board 1/16/91
ITEM *2 APPOINTMENT TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AND FINE ARTS
COMMISSION. a. Code Enforcement Board. Ms. Macdonald explained
the background and stated that the two candidates that the
Council asked to be considered at tonight's meeting are: Owen
Henderson and John Patnick. Mr. Henderson and Mr. Patnick
explained why they would like the appointment. The vote by
written ballot Is as follows:
Canton Henderson
Spahn Henderson
Loffredo Henderson
Johnson Patnick
Courtney Patnick
Mayor Courtney passed the gavel to Mr. Spahn and moved to make
the vote unanimous in favor of Mr. Henderson. Mr. Johnson
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
b. Fine Arts Commission. Mr. Canton stated that since Mr. Gregg
Adams is the only applicant for the Fine Arts Commission he would
move approval of Mr. Adams' appointment to the Board. Mr. Spahn
seconded the motion. Mr. Adams spoke about his background. The
vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM *2.5. REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR
RESIDENCE AT 52 NE 98TH STREET. Mayor Courtney explained that
this Item was mislabeled on the agenda as a presentation of
plaque. He stated that the Item required Council action. Mr.
Hank Gaggstatter explained the background and requested approval
of designation of the property as an historical landmark. Mr.
Loffredo moved that the Council approve the designation of the
property at 52 NE 98th street as a historical landmark. Mr.
Johnson seconded the motion. Ms. Joy Heid, previous owner of the
property, spoke about the history of the property and stated that
she was opposed to the designation. The vote was unanimous In
favor.
ITEM *3 REQUEST TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASE OF FIREWORKS
FOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION. Ms. Macdonald explained that this
is the 7th year that the administration Is making this request
and explained why the bid procedure should be waived. She
recommended approval. Mr. Canton moved approval. Mr. Spahn
seconded the motion and stated that the total cost of the
fireworks was $4,400 and the provider would be Southern
Fireworks. The vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *4 AWARD OF BID FOR CLEARING OF CHIPPER FIELD AT MIAMI
SHORES PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Ms. Macdonald explained the
background and recommended accepting the low bid of $23,565 by
Action Tree Service. Mr. Canton moved approval and Mr. Spahn
seconded the motion. Mr. Benton stated that the field might be
used In the future for a tub chipper. The vote was unanimous In
favor.
ITEM *5 REQUEST TO INSTALL CURBING AND GUTTERING AT STREET
CLOSURE LOCATED ON NW 2nd AVENUE AT 107th AND 109th STREETS.
Ms. Macdonald explained the background and stated that the
approximate cost would be $1,720. Mr. Benton stated that curbs
would help significantly with the problem of people driving
across the street closures. Mr. Loffredo moved approval and Mr.
Spahn seconded the motion. Mr. Loffredo suggested rail road ties
driven Into the ground as a deterrent If the curbs don't work.
The vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM *6 APPOINTMENT OF THE ELECTION BOARD FOR MIAMI SHORES
MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Ms. Macdonald explained the background. Mr.
Spahn moved approval and Mr. Canton seconded the motion. Mayor
read the list as follows:
Gertrude Doggett Josy Wiener
Vivian Hanes Gordon Koehler
A.D. Matchett Josephine Nunzlata
Janet Alolsio Sid Lions
Olga Schwartz Ann Vigneron
Loretta Jones Betty Jensen
The vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DADE COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD'S "ABC" COMMITTEE. Mr. Canton explained the
background. He stated that the boundaries will be reshaped for
Miami Shores Elementary. Mr. Joe Dugoni spoke about dates of
boundary changes. Mr. Spahn stated that the new school Is
delayed by 6 months. Mr. Loffredo spoke about the construction
of the new school. He stated that he will follow up on why the
construction is delayed. Mr. Dugoni submitted to the Council a
proposal for the new boundary changes. He stated that the Miami
Shores Property Owners Association will be meeting with Mr.
Michael McNeal on March 12th at the Community Center to discuss
the matter of the boundaries.
ITEM *8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Courtney read the announcements.
ITEM *9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Johnson spoke about residents getting Involved in the
community.
Mr. Canton spoke about the end of the war and that he Is not
running for an additional term of office.
Mr. Spahn wished the best of luck to all of the candidates.
Mr. Loffredo spoke about sewers.
ITEM *10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Prospero Herrera spoke about the school issue.
ITEM *11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 pm.
Attest: Gall Macdonald
Village Clerk
By:
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk