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05-21-1991 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 21, 1991 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, May 21, 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: Gall Macdonald William F. Fann The invocation was delivered by Father Carl Morrison from Saint Martha's Catholic Church. ITEM *1 MINUTES Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of 5/7/91. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mayor Johnson acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Pension Board 2/22/91 Planning and Zoning Board 4/25/91 ITEM *2 APPOINTMENT TO MIAMI SHORES BOARDS. a. Code Enforcement Board Ms. Macdonald stated that there Is a partial term vacancy, which expires In September of 1991. Ms. Margaret Burch and Mr. Walter Latimer spoke on their own behalf. The vote by paper ballot was as follows: Spahn - Burch Courtney - Latimer Cook - Burch Loffredo - Burch Johnson - Latimer Ms. Burch was appointed to the Board. b. Historic Preservation Board Ms. Macdonald explained that there Is a full term vacancy and that Ms. Maria Temkin is seeking reappointment and Is the only applicant. Mr. Courtney moved that the Council appoint Ms. Temkin. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. c. Downtown Revitalization Board Ms. Macdonald explained that there Is a partial term vacancy ending In March of 1992. She stated that there are two applicants and that Mr. Llera called and was very Interested In the position; however, he could not attend the meeting. Mr. Parkinson reviewed his background and the reasons he Is seeking appointment. The vote by paper ballot was unanimous In favor of Mr. Parkinson and he was appointed to the board. ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITURE FUNDS. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and asked Chief Zoovas to present the item. Chief Zoovas asked to use forfeiture funds for the following purchases: 1. D.A.R.E. vehicle $1621 2. Crime Prevention Training 2723 3. Two cellular telephones 2740 including annual maint- enance and airtime $7084 Mr. Spahn moved to allow the Chief to use the forfeiture expenditure In the amount of $7084 per his request. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *4 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACTING WITH POOL ENGINEERS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING STUDIES. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and stated that the engineers have brought back cost estimates to study 4 pool proposals: 1. Refurbish existing pool facility. 2. Renovate and remodel existing pool facility. 3. Build new pool on South end of parking lot. 4. Demolish and rebuild present pool facility. Mr. Spahn asked If it would cost $250,000 to repair the old pool. Mr. de la Horra replied that it would not cost less than that. Mayor Johnson asked Mr. de la Horra to submit a proposal for the top of the line pool with the costs broken down so the Council could pick and choose which options they would like. Mr. de la Horra stated that that information has already been provided to the Village. Mr. Loffredo asked how much has been spent In engineering fees thus far. Ms. Macdonald replied $28,000 with H.R. Ross and approximately $14,000 with Seiler Keller. Mr. Loffredo stated that if the Village has spent $42,000 in engineering fees already, maybe the Council should make their decision with the engineering studies already performed. Mr. Spahn stated that he would like to have new numbers In order to make an Informed decision. Mr. Cook suggested waiting until the June 11th, Long Range Financial Planning Workshop to develop a pool budget. Mr. Loffredo agreed with Mr. Cook and stated that he also would like to wait until the June 11th meeting. Mr. Spahn moved to eliminate scheme *1 on the engineering proposal submitted by H.R. Ross and ask them to perform the other 3 schemes. The motion failed due to a lack of a second. Ms. Macdonald suggested that the Council authorize the engineers to continue scheme *3 so the Council will have the resulting information by June 11th. Mr. Loffredo moved to authorize the engineers to finish the work In scheme *3. Mr. Loffredo withdrew his motion. Mr. Cook moved to table the Item until after the June 11th meeting. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Cook - Yes Loffredo - Yes Courtney _ Yes Johnson - Yes Spahn - No The motion to table carried. ITEM *5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH THERETO ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN CANDIDACY IN COUNCIL CAUSED BY DEATH, WITHDRAWAL OR REMOVAL FROM THE BALLOT OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATE; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Johnson read the caption of the ordinance. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background of the ordinance and recommended approval. Mr. Fann explained the history behind the drafting of the ordinance. Mr. Spahn moved for approval. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *6 REQUEST TO AMEND LIBRARY BOARD BYLAWS. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and recommended approval. Mr. Spahn moved approval. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *7 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE URGING THE CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO DEVISE A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTION WITH REFERENCE TO SUPERFUND LIABILITY. Mayor Johnson read the caption of the resolution. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and recommended approval. Mr. Loffredo so moved. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *8 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD. Mayor Johnson passed the gavel to Mr. Cook. Mayor Johnson reviewed the background of the Item and explained the role and activities of the Downtown Revitalization Board (DRB). He outlined 3 goals for the Board: 1. Invigorating downtown by Involvement from a variety of sources. 2. Narrowing the scope of DRB's responsibility to make better use of limited resources. 3. Passing the responsibility for promotional and marketing activities to the Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Johnson moved that an ad-hoc committee be formed to develop a plan for restructuring DRB to be presented to Council by June 18th. The study should Include the composition and structure, responsibilities, authority and goals. The committee should be made up of: 1 Council member 1 Planning and Zoning member Chamber of Commerce representative Commercial property owner Business owner/tenant Chairman of DRB DRB staff 2 at large representatives Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mr. Courtney stated that he was In favor of Mayor Johnson's Idea. He outlined his concerns with the DRB. Mr. Spahn asked Mr. Fann If names were necessary to appoint a Board. Mr. Fann replied that there Is no board until names are given. Ms. Macdonald asked Mr. Fann If the Mayor has the authority to appoint the Board. Mr. Fann replied that the Council must appoint the Board. He also recommended that the Council watt until the next Council meeting to appoint the Board. Mr. Spahn moved to table the motion authorizing the Mayor to get names so the Council can properly pass the motion at the next meeting. The motion to table failed due to a lack of a second. Mayor Johnson restated his motion, the vote was taken and was unanimous In favor. Mr. Cook passed the gavel back to Mayor Johnson. ITEM *9 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ALLOCATIONS. Mr. Spahn reviewed the background and recommended that the Village Manager take the money coming in from the Country Club and put it back Into the Capital Improvement Fund in order to pay off the capital debt of the Country Club. He requested a Capital Improvement Fund report be given to Council monthly. Mr. Loffredo stated that he supports Mr. Spahn's Idea. Mr. Spahn stated that the Council needs to look ahead and that he was In favor of building up the fund. ITEM *10 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Johnson read the announcements. ITEM *11 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Spahn spoke about crime statistics from the Police Department. Mr. Cook spoke about having a Council member on the Student Council of Barry University. Mayor Johnson announced the birth of his son, Steven J. Johnson Jr. (Skip) ITEM *12 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Ed Harrigan spoke about the pool Issue and paying for engineering studies. Mr. Walt Perkins spoke about a zoning infraction for an antenna In the front of his house. ITEM *13 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm. Attest: Gall Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk Steven J nso6 Mayor