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04-16-1991 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 16, 1991 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, April 16, 1991, at the Miami Shores Village Hall commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Courtney Herb Spahn Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Steven J. Johnson Also present: Gail Macdonald William F. Fann The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Clifford Horvath from the Episcopal Church Of The Resurrection. The Deputy Village Clerk presented $1.00 salary checks to Mr. Spahn, Mr. Loffredo, Mr. Canton and Mayor Courtney. Mayor Courtney presented a plaque to Mr. Canton for his service and dedication to the Village. ITEM *1 MINUTES Mr. Spahn moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting (as amended) of 3/19/91. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mr. Canton moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of 4/2/91. 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 3/11/91 Country Club Advisory Board 3/27/91 Downtown Revitalization Board 4/3/91 Code Enforcement Board 4/4/91 ITEM *2 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 9, 1991. Mayor Courtney read the caption and Ms. Macdonald read the resolution In full. Mr. Spahn moved for adoption. Mr. Canton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *3 RESOLUTION DECLARING AND CONFIRMING RESULTS OF REFERENDUM ON PROPOSAL TO INCUR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT THROUGH GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR OTHER SIMILAR INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY THE VILLAGE'S FULL FAITH AND CREDIT IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 TO PAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL TO BE OWNED BY THE VILLAGE PROVIDED THAT SUCH GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SHALL NOT BEAR INTEREST AT A RATE IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM RATE PERMITTED BY LAW AND MATURE NO LATER THAN 2011. Ms. Macdonald read the body of the resolution. Mr. Canton moved for adoption. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *4 INSTALLATION OF NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL Judge Farina performed the ceremony and swore In Mr. Steven Johnson, Mr. Robert Cook and Mr. Stephen Loffredo. ITEM *5 APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR. Mr. Courtney moved to appoint Mr. Steven Johnson as the new Mayor of Miami Shores and Mr. Robert Cook as the new Vice Mayor. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *6 NEW MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Johnson reviewed his goals for the coming years. ITEM *7 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO PENSION BOARD Ms. Macdonald explained the background and that the Mayor Is an ex-oflclo member of the board. Mr. Loffredo moved to appoint Mr. Courtney to the Board. Mr. Cook seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *8 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO DADE LEAGUE OF CITIES Ms. Macdonald explained the background. She stated that In the past the Mayor and Vice Mayor serve as the voting representative and the alternate. Mr. Loffredo moved the appointment of the Mayor as the Council's representative and the appointment of the Vice Mayor as the alternate representative to the Dade League of Cities. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *9 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. Ms. Macdonald explained the background. Mr. Spahn moved to appoint Mr. Courtney as the Council's representative to the Florida League of Cities. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mr. Spahn amended his motion to Include Mr. Cook as the alternate. The vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *10 APPOINTMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD AND THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION. Downtown Revitalization Board: Ms. Macdonald explained the back- ground and stated that the two candidates seeking appointment are: Prospero Herrera and Roy Llera. Mr. Herrera explained to the Council why he should be selected for the position. Mr. Spahn moved to appoint Mr. Herrera to the board. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mr. Courtney spoke In favor of Mr. Llera. The vote was as follows: Spahn - Yes Loffredo - Yes Cook - Yes Johnson - Yes Courtney - No Mr. Herrera was appointed to the board. Fine Arts Commission: Ms. Macdonald explained that there are 2 openings and 1 applicant. Due to the applicant's absence from the meeting Mr. Spahn moved to table the Item. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *11 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM: Request for appeal of Zoning Board's decision to deny the sale of beer at gasoline service station. Mr. LuBien explained the background. Mr. Spahn stated that the applicant must be present to make an appeal and the Item Is out of order. Mr. Spahn stated that on the advice of the Village Attorney he moved to deny the appeal. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *12 PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT NEW DRIVING RANGE, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS COMPLEX. Ms. Macdonald explained the background regarding the litigation of the driving range. She stated that the Judge ordered that the current driving range be closed. She recommended that the Council approve the proposal. Mr. Hart reviewed the proposal for the new driving range and the changes to the golf course. He explained the benefits of the changes In the golf course and stated that all of the changes are extremely positive. In response to a question by Mr. Loffredo, Mr Hart stated that the Village will fund the protect and the expected cost will be $300,000. Mr. Hart stated that 60-100 players will use the driving range per day and he expects $200,000 per year in revenue. Mr. Cook asked Mr. Fann about future litigation with Mr. Bell. Mr. Fann stated that the proposed changes will be effective In eliminating unnecessary problems. He also explained the appeal process regarding the Bell case. Mr. Courtney stated that he was In favor of the proposed plan and spoke about non- members usage of the course and the ambiance of the course. Mr. Cook asked what other options were considered. Mr. Hart reviewed the other options. Mr. Cook reviewed the financing for the proposed changes and spoke about the possibility of not recouping the Village's Investment. Mr. Spahn spoke about past losses of the Club prior to PCM taking over the management of the facility. Mr. Fann stated that the Village could pay considerably more than $16,000 In damages if changes are not made. Mr. Loffredo stated that he was opposed to the changes because the Village Is getting further Into the hole on the Country club. Mr. Joseph Davis: Ms. Margaret Burch: Mr. Mel Roberts: Mr. Ed Harrigan Ms. Betty Lasch: Ms. Betty Zern: Mr. Drew Macintosh: Ms. Jacqueline Marston: Mr. Gus Larson: Concerned with the length and par of the golf course. Spoke about tree removal. Spoke about golfers traversing the railroad tracks. Spoke about PCM being the agents of the Village. Delighted with the proposal. Concerned with the location of the driving range in front of the windows and what it may do to the view. Spoke about Mr. Bell affecting future designs of the course. Asked about fences to keep balls out of Mr. Bell's yard. Mr. Hart responded. Spoke about the path of carts while playing the course and the danger of being hit with balls from adjacent holes. Mr. Hart spoke about a proposal for the 5 acres north of the Club House and Introduced Mr. Jerome Bernstein, a consultant working with PCM on sports entertainment. Mr. Bernstein spoke about a first class upscale themed family golf center at a cost of approximately $750,000. He explained the layout and amenities of the facility. He also spoke about the demographics of the potential users of the facility. ITEM *13 REQUEST TO AMEND CONTRACT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DRIVING RANGE. Ms. Macdonald Introduced the item. Mr. Courtney moved to allow the construction of the new driving range with lights with the requirement that It be closed by 9:00 pm and that all users be required to have a range membership of at least $300 per year In order to use the range or to be a Country Club member. The motion died for Zack of a second. Mr. Spahn moved for approval of the request to initiate a major reconfiguration of the golf course by PCM, the Village would borrow $300,000 and would be repaid at a rate of 50% of the cost which would be added to the Village's current lease base rent. The money would be put In escrow and released on a combined signature from Mr. Hart or one of the partners of PCM and the Village Manager. The range membership must be no Tess than a social membership. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Spahn - Yes Courtney - Yes Cook - Yes Johnson - Yes Loffredo - No The motion passed. ITEM *14 REQUEST TO DEMOLISH OLD PRO SHOP BUILDING. ITEM *15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO INITIATE MAJOR RECONFIGURATION OF GOLF COURSE. Item *14 & *15 were passed by Mr. Spahn's motion In Item *13. ITEM *16 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Ms. Macdonald suggested addressing the pool Issue at the Long Range Financial Planning Workshop tentatively scheduled for Tuesday May 28th. Ms. Macdonald spoke about code enforcement and suggested a Code Enforcement Workshop for June 11th to discuss Issues that need clarification by the Council. ITEM *17 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Johnson read the announcements. ITEM *18 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Spahn spoke about the pool situation and cross walk pavers. Mr. Cook thanked the public and the Village staff for help during his election and the pool issue and the downtown situation. Mr. Courtney spoke about the pool Issue and the cost of the engineering firm. He also wished Mr. Spahn a Happy Birthday and spoke about his term as Mayor. Mr. Loffredo thanked his supporters In the election and spoke about the rise In tax assessments and the reduction In the crime rate Mayor Johnson thanked his supporters. ITEM *19 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Lloyd Smith spoke about the pool issue and better communication. Ms. Betty Jensen spoke about a problem with advertising the location of the polling place for the Village election and about a tree In front of the Library. Mr. Brian Smith spoke about community support. ITEM *20 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 pm. Attest: Gall Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk ,,,,GeA,‘-- "*.c4w'''‘-' Steven Joh son Mayor STATE OF FLORIDA ) MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ) I, STEVEN JOHNSON, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution and will obey the laws of the United States and of the State of Florida, that I will, In all respects, observe the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of Mlaml Shores Village, and will faithfully dis- charge the duties of the office of Councilperson. So help me God. STEVEN OHNSON SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before 16th da April, A.D., 1991 Judge Jos-•/ P. F Ina Circuit 'ourt Judge In and or Dade County, Florida STATE OF FLORIDA MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ) I, STEPHEN LOFFREDO, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution and will obey the laws of the United States and of the State of Florida, that I will, In all respects, observe the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully dis- charge the duties of the office of Councilperson. So help me God. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before 16th da of April, A.D., 1991 Judge Jos -p' P. Circuit 'ourt Ju In and ror DAde County, Florida STATE OF FLORIDA MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ) I, ROBERT COOK, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution and will obey the laws of the United States and of the State of Florida, that I will, In all respects, observe the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of •ouncl person. So help me God. SUBSCR = D AND SWORN to before April, A.D., 1991 Judge Jo- -�: h P Farina Circuit Curt Ju In and For Dade Co nty, Florida ROBERT OOK