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05-07-1991 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 1991 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, May 7, 1991, at the Miami Shores Village Hall commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Johnson Robert Cook Henry T. Courtney Herb Spahn Stephen Loffredo Also present: Gail Macdonald William F. Fann The invocation was delivered by Harold A. Davenport from the Miami Shores Community Church. Mayor Johnson presented proclamations for Municipal Clerk's Week, May - Correct Posture Month and National Music Week. Mr. Hank Gaggstatter presented Shores Heritage Council donation checks to representatives of Horace Mann Middle School, Miami Shores Elementary and the Miami Shores Performing Arts Theater. ITEM *1 MINUTES Mr. Courtney moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of 4/16/91. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mayor Johnson acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Downtown Revitalization Board 4/3/91 Fine Arts Commission 3/18/91 Recreation Advisory Board 4/29/91 Planning and Zoning Board 4/11/91 ITEM *2 APPOINTMENT TO THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION. Ms. Macdonald explained the background and stated that there are 2 openings on the Board. One with a partial term ending In 1991 the other being a full term ending in 1994. Ms. Robin Gart and Ms. Violet Anderson spoke on their own behalf. Mr. Courtney moved to appoint Robin Gart to the full term on the Fine Arts Commission ending April 1994 and that the Council appoint Violet Anderson to the partial term ending September 1991. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *2A EMERGENCY ITEM: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE URGING THE GOVERNOR TO VETO SENATE BILL NO. 1902 WHICH WOULD EXPAND THE PREEMPTION FROM COUNTY REGULATION AFFORDED TO CERTAIN NONPUBLIC -SECTOR BUS OPERATIONS. Ms. Macdonald stated that she received an emergency request from Dade County Commissioner Charles Dusseau requesting that Miami Shores pass a resolution to assist the County. She requested that the Item be placed on the agenda as an emergency Item. Mr. Loffredo so moved. Mr. Cook seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Ms. Macdonald explained the background and read the caption and the body of the resolution. Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the resolution. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *3 DISCUSSION REGARDING PHASE II OF THE STREET CLOSURE PROGRAM. Ms. Macdonald explained the background and Introduced Dr. Cromwell from the University of Miami. She reviewed her memo to Council dated May 6th 1991 and outlined the tentative street closure work plan. Dr. Cromwell stated he Is looking only at the crime Issue with regard to street closures. He outlined the parameters of his study and how he is proceeding. Council members questioned Dr. Cromwell on many different aspects of his study. Dr. Cromwell stated that he is trying to complete his study by May 31st. Ms. Macdonald inquired about the offender resident portion of the study. Dr. Cromwell stated that when the study Is complete the results will show where the criminal lives and where they are committing their crimes. He stated that this information could be helpful in placing the street closures. He stated that auto theft has been significantly reduced in the last 12 months. Ms. Chris Master asked If the study will have a bearing on where the street closures will be placed. Ms. Macdonald responded yes. Mayor Johnson stated that a traffic study will be performed and that traffic will also be considered. Mr. Cook asked who gives final approval of the street closures In Phase Il. Ms. Macdonald replied that the County gives the final approval. Mr. Cook suggested that the traffic study be all-inclusive for traffic control devices such as 4 way stops and road striping. Mr. Loffredo made a presentation regarding narrowing Miami Avenue. He said it would be 4 lanes Instead of 5. Ms. Margaret Burch asked what Dr. Cromwell's study will consist of. Dr. Cromwell responded. Mayor Johnson asked for an accounting for the closure program allocating Public Works Department costs as well as outside contractors costs. There was a consensus of Council to account for labor costs of Public Works construction and maintenance of street closures as separate Items. Mr. Carlos Mogolion spoke about being left behind when street closures are voted on. He also spoke about an Increase of traffic on his street. ITEM *4 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DOWNTOWN CROSSWALK PAVERS. Mr. Spahn reviewed the background and suggested not installing the street pavers until after the July 16th meeting to see If sewers are going to be suggested for downtown by the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Spahn moved to award the bid at the July meeting at which time Planning and Zoning will have presented their plans for downtown and Second Avenue. Mr. Cook seconded the motion. Mr. Courtney spoke about the work that the Downtown Revitalization Board does, that the sewer Issue is dead and that the Council should not delay the crosswalk paver protect. Mr. Loffredo stated that the sewers are dead and the money should be spent before an emergency comes up and the protect Is deferred. He said that the Council should go ahead with the protect now. Mayor Johnson stated that the ultimate recommendations from P&Z will not be ready by July. He stated that the crosswalk protect has been decided on and the Council should move ahead. Ms. Barbara Witte spoke about the total plan for downtown and that the plans for downtown are a grass roots recommendation from the residents of Miami Shores. Ms. Witte explained where the Village is on the bid process for the paving protect. Mr. Spahn withdrew his motion and Mr. Cook withdrew his second. Mayor Johnson called for a recess at 8:52 pm. The meeting was reconvened at 9:02 pm. ITEM *5 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SWIMMING POOL. Mr. Spahn explained the background and spoke about the 10 mil cap and taxes. He reviewed the cost of different protect options. Mr. Spahn proposed the following: 1. Request the Village Manager to renegotiate with the Village's engineer to give the Council a figure to rebuild the pool exactly the way it is now except for allowing for handicapped access. 2. Have Mr. Benton take on the pool protect to ascertain the costs to rebuild the pool as it Is. 3. Close the pool for 3 to 4 months Instead of 1 year. 4. Spend $250,000 - $300,000 Instead of 1 million dollars. Ms. Macdonald suggested waiting for the Long Range Financial Planning Workshop, planned for June, to see what number the Council would be comfortable with for construction of a pool. Mr. Courtney asked Ms. Macdonald why the cost Increased from the original estimate of $800,000 to $1,016,000. Ms. Macdonald responded that the first figure was a ball park figure and the second Is an exact price. Mr. Cook suggested figuring what the Council's pool reconstruction budget is first so the engineers can determine what the Village can do. He gave the examples of repairing the current pool or building a new pool. Mr. Loffredo asked if the underground area could be filled to support the deck. Mr. Varney stated that no one has investigated that. Mr. Loffredo proposed doing as little as possible now and see how the financial climate Is at a later date. Mr. Peter de La Horra, an engineer with H.J. Ross & Associates explained the process of designing a new pool. He stated that a new pool and equipment would cost $300,000 - $345,000. The amenities are what Increases the cost. Mr. Cook reviewed the cost of pools and stated that 40% of the cost Is for the pool Itself. Mr. Loffredo asked if the pool could be built then the amenities be added later. Mr. de La Horra replied yes. Mayor Johnson asked If location would change the cost of a new pool. Mr. de La Horra replied no. Mr. Cook spoke about the benefits of developing a target budget that the engineers can work with. Mr. Courtney suggested giving H.J. Ross the 5 alternatives that Seiler Keller developed and get current prices. Ms. Macdonald stated that there will be a charge to review the Seiler Keller proposals. Mr. Courtney withdrew his suggestions. Mr. de La Horra reviewed what is Involved In renovation of the pool. Mr. Cook reviewed what he felt the cost of renovation vs construction of a new pool would be. Mr. John Waller, pool consultant with H.J. Ross, stated that he has not looked at renovation of the current pool and that he was at a disadvantage In discussing renovation prices. Mr. Spahn asked for a price quote on redoing the pool exactly as it Is. Mayor Johnson asked for a proposal of what it would cost to: a. Bare bones minimum to keep pool operating for 5 years b. Minimum cost to reconstruct the pool as It is c. Build pool with a minimum of amenities Mr. de La Horra stated that he would return at the next meeting with a cost estimate to complete the 3 studies. There was a consensus of Council to have the engineering firm return at the next Council meeting with a fee proposal to complete the requested studies. Ms. Margaret Burch spoke about the cost of pools and the demolition of the old pool. Mr. Spero Canton spoke about the vote on the bond Issue. Mr. John Davies spoke about the vote on the bond Issue and the number of voters. Mr. Owen Henderson spoke about reasons why residents voted against the bond issue. Mr. Larry Hull stated that the Recreation Advisory Board supports construction of a new pool. Mr. Ed Harrigan spoke about the wording of the referendum on the ballot. Mr. Frank Nowlan spoke about the vote on the swimming pool Issue and the cost of the proposed pool. ITEM *6 REQUEST TO AMEND LIBRARY BOARD BYLAWS Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and recommend approval of the amendment. Mr. Spahn so moved and Mr. Courtney seconded the motion. Mr. Fann suggested that he should investigate the Issue and return at the next Council meeting. Mr. Spahn withdrew his motion and Mr. Courtney withdrew his second. ITEM *7 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROCESS OF NOTIFYING RESIDENTS OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE REQUIREMENTS. Mr. Cook reviewed the background and proposed identifying the most common code violations, generate a simple publication which states basic codes which must be adhered to and mall to existing residents and potential residents. He also suggested a code violation inspection prior to closing on any property in Miami Shores. Mr. Courtney stated that the newsletter is a good way to disseminate the Information. The Council asked Mr. Fann to Investigate the legal aspects of code enforcement inspections prior to closing. ITEM *8 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Johnson read the announcements. ITEM *9 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Johnson spoke about the theater. ITEM *10 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM *11 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 pm. SIGNATURES FOR THE 5/7/91 COUNCIL MEETING Attest: Gall Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk Steven Jo Mayor