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07-16-1991 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 16, 1991 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, July 16, 1991, at the Miami Shores Community Center commencing at 7:34 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Johnson Robert Cook Herb Spahn Stephen Loffredo Also present: Gall Macdonald William F. Fann Absent: Henry T. Courtney The invocation was delivered by Dr. Harold Davenport from the Miami Shores Community Church. Mayor Johnson presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Ms. Patricia Dahne, former Chairperson of the Downtown Revitalization Board. Mr. Prospero Herrera presented a check to Miami Shores for Christmas decorations for the Village. ITEM *1 MINUTES Mayor Johnson acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of 6/10/91. ITEM *2 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED CONFIGURATION FOR PHASE II OF THE STREET CLOSURE PROGRAM. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background of Phase II of the street closure program. She presented a map designating the proposed street closures. Ms. Macdonald reviewed crime statistics showing that the street closures have significantly reduced crime In the Village. She stated that Phase I was a perimeter plan while Phase II could be thought of as a neighborhood plan. She said that 40 of the proposed closures were requested by petitions and 1 recommended by the staff. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the planned traffic study and the timetable for Phase II of the street closure program. Mr. Cook spoke about traffic problems and the traffic study. He stated that all costs should be allocated properly for Phase ll. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Jack Freeman: Mr. JC Brown: Mr. Dale Donleigh: Mr. Joe Frechette: Spoke about statistics and said figures are misleading. Spoke about the effect of street closures. Was against street closures, now in favor of them. Concerned about 111th Street and NE 2nd Avenue. His street busier due to street closures and concerned with kids going to school. Mr. George Frix: Mr. Frank Galloway: Mr. Joe Dugoni: Mr. Frank Walker: Ms. Janet Sylvagnl: Ms. Eva Knight: Mr. Robert Eustis: Mr. Warren Bittner: Mr. Joe Duffy: Mr. Peter Acosta: Mr. Roy McKillop: Mr. Tom Lafferty: Mr. Greg Totten: Mr. Frank Nowlan: Mr. Mark Stead: Ms. Mary Goodnow: Mr. Jim Condit: Mr. Fred Bender: Mr. Owen Henderson: Ms. Alice WucJiak: Mr. Frank Walthrop: Mr. Steve Lawson: Ms. Barbara Burton: Mr. Mark Sell: Mr. Blain Wilienborg: Ms. Betty Knight: Dr. Randy Atlas: Traffic will Increase going to school and more street closures are necessary In the school areas. Trip to store Is more difficult due to street closures. Pleased with staff's recommendations. Not in favor of closing roads near the recreation center. Concerned with traffic on 100th Street due to street closures on other streets. Against a street closures on 97th Street. Interested In a complete traffic study for Miami Shores and slowing down traffic on 103rs Street. Interested In reducing crime with street closures and closing 100th Street. Happy with proposal because It Is safer for the kids In the Village. Happy with street closures, concerned with crime and spoke about property values going up. Concerned with traffic on 5th Avenue Road and requested a closure. Concerned with traffic on 105th Street and allys along N. Miami Avenue. Has a closely knit neighborhood. Wants to reduce crime and speeders. Wants street closures Pleased with street closures. His street has become a pleasure since it has been closed. In favor of street closures on her street. Spoke about cutbacks In the Village and the cost of street closures and the accounting of the costs. Concerned with moving the western boundary of Miami Shores east of N. Miami Avenue. Spoke about turning in petitions late for his street. Happy about street closure proposed In her area. Spoke about trees and Is In favor of more trees In the Village. In favor of street closures. Spoke about the original Phase II proposal. Spoke about pavers to slow down traffic. Concerned with moving the western border of the Village. Not in favor of the proposal. Wants 99th Street and 2nd Avenue closed. Spoke about street closures on NW 2nd Avenue. Spoke about crime statistics and their reduction due to street closures. Ms. Sally Grimn-Deborg: Mr. Art Salow: Mr. Mike Maxwell: Ms. Betty Zern: Mr. Jim Yates: Ms. Sari Jones: Mr. Daniel Owens: Mr. Tom Wyman: Mr. Doug Jacobs: Mr. Spero Canton: Mr. Donald Salzberg: Mr. Jack Bailey: Mr. Victor Donnell: Mr. Marto Oliva: Mr. Steve Crlsty: Ms. Debbie Ziegler: Mr. Brian Smith: Mr. Arthur Taylor: In favor of not closing 102 Street at 6th Avenue. Something needs to be done on streets that have gotten more traffic due to street closures. Citizens on streets that are getting more traffic should be Incorporated Into the decision process. Council should listen to citizens whose streets are left open. Is In favor of closing 102 at 6th Avenue due to crime. In favor of street closures at 101 and 6th Avenue. Spoke about speed bumps on 103rd, 6th and 96th Street. In favor of street closures at 102nd and 101st at 6th Avenue. In Favor of street closures. Inquired about deadline for petitions. Spoke about separating homes from traffic with beautification projects. In favor of street closures on 100th Street and N. Miami Avenue. Spoke about fire response time. Very pleased with street closures; however, opposed to changing the western boundaries. In favor of closing 100th Street at N. Miami Avenue. Interested In protecting children and street closures are right for Miami Shores. Spoke about the division of Miami Shores. In favor of street closures. Spoke about traffic on main roads and the cost of the street closure program. Asked for a street closure on Park Drive. Mr. Spahn suggested that the staff review the recommendations heard at the meeting and have an additional meeting for the Council to come to an agreement on a plan to send to the County. Mr. Loffredo stated that he was concerned with the number of street closures In Phase II. He spoke about narrowing 96th Street east of 10th Avenue. He also stated that he has problems with Phase II as It stands. Mayor Johnson stated that he was concerned with traffic on streets that are not closed. He suggested that the plan should go back to the staff for further recommendations. Mr. Spahn stated that the Village could put money aside for traffic relief if a plan Is designed. Mr. Loffredo asked that Phase II be placed on the August 20th agenda for a second public hearing. There was a consensus of Council to study the Issue further before any action would be taken. ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CREATION OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO FINANCE THE SWIMMING POOL PROJECT. Mr. Cook reviewed the background and asked that the Intent of the Item be placed In the minutes. He stated that the Intent is as follows: To identify the problem area of the Village's existing pool In a safe and usable condition and establishing funds for such time that the existing pool is condemned and found to be beyond feasible economical repair by a certified engineer. Mr. Cook moved that: a) A "Capital Improvement Fund" for the pool be established. b) Such funds be used for the required repairs to the existing pool so that the pool may be maintained In a safe and usable condition. Or for a new pool when the time comes that our existing pool be condemned and found to be beyond economic repair. c) Such funds may NOT be used for current pool's en- hancement, I.e. upgraded pool apparatus. d) The fund Is to be used for the pool and pool only; as long as the pool remains the property of the Village of Miami Shores and Is carried on the Village's budget. e) Considering the dated engineers review of our current deck problem and to eliminate the continued speculation as to the deck area's safe life, the Council charge the Village Manager with the task of having the pool's deck area Immediately reviewed by an Independent certified engineer for the purpose of answering two questions: First, an assessment of the existing deck area's safe life as is? Second, required repairs to extend the deck's safe life beyond time specified In the answer to the first question and what anticipated life extension would be achieved? Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mr. Cook suggested 2/10 of a mill per year be levied to create this fund. Mr. Spahn stated that the motion should be part of the budget process. He said that he has a problem with the current engineers because they are too expensive. He suggested filling In under the deck at a rock bottom price. Mr. Loffredo spoke about the budget hearings and the budget process. He stated that he was concerned with setting aside $60,000 at this time. Mr. Loffredo stated that he agrees with the engineering part of the motion. Mr. Loffredo withdrew his second for the motion. Mr. Cook withdrew his motion. Mayor Johnson passed the gavel to Mr. Cook. ITEM *4 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACTING WITH POOL ENGINEERS TO PREPARE POOL RENOVATION BID SPECIFI- CATIONS. Mayor Johnson reviewed the background. He stated that the Village has 3 options: Close pool Renovate or build new pool with or without bonds Minimum maintenance now and renovate In the future. Mayor Johnson moved to have the Village Manager obtain fee proposals from Seiler Keller and at least two additional engineering firms to report on 1) estimated remaining life of pool complex due to deck problems and 2) estimated cost of renovation of existing pool. Mr. Spahn offered the amendment that the engineers should be required to report on the estimated life and the cost to extend It 5 years. Mr. Loffredo stated that he would like to Join the consensus to get the engineering work done. Ms. Macdonald stated that the Village cannot solicit fee information from engineering firms. She reviewed the process to select an engineering firm. Mayor Johnson withdrew his motion. Mr. Spahn stated that Seller Keller already has the necessary numbers and preliminary work done. Mr. Cook stated that the Village should get engineers to give estimates to extend the life of the deck with no specific time frame. Mayor Johnson moved to have the Council direct the Village Manager to obtain fee proposals from Seiler Keller and HJ Ross to report on the estimated remaining life of the pool as Is and to estimate the cost of required repairs to extend the deck safe life beyond the time that they specified in the answer to the first part and what anticipated life that would be and finally to give the estimated cost of renovating the existing pool by filling In the lower areas and reconstructing essential equipment on the surface of the deck. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Cook passed the gavel back to Mayor Johnson. ITEM *5 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PRELIMINARY RE- DISTRICTING BOUNDARY LINES UNDER PROPOSED METRO-DADE CHARTER REFORM. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and stated that the Village Is split down the middle for representation. She asked that a Council member go to the County Workshop to represent the Village on the matter. Mr. Loffredo volunteered and Mr. Cook stated that he would attend If he was back In town. ITEM *6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Johnson read the announcements. ITEM *7 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Loffredo encouraged the citizens to attend the budget hearings. ITEM *8 PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Lillian Walls spoke about the vote on the pool bond and suggested a mailing to the residents to give more information. Mr. Bob Blum spoke about getting bids for renovation of the pool. Mr. Doug Jacobs inquired about a suit regarding the driving range. Mr. Brian Smith spoke about the suit regarding the driving range and the pool Issue. ITEM *9 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 pm. Attest: Gall Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk Steven Joa so Mayor