10-15-1991 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 1991
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, October 15, 1991, at the Miami Shores
Village Hall commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present:
Henry T. Courtney
Robert Cook
Herb Spahn
Stephen Loffredo
Also present: Gail Macdonald
William F. Fann
Absent: Mayor Johnson
The Invocation was delivered by Wyburn Osborn from the Miami
Shores Christian Church.
Mr. Cook was acting Mayor due to Mayor Johnson's absence.
Ms. Martha Kelly gave a presentation regarding Hialeah Race
Track.
Mr. Cook presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Charles
Sammons for his service on the Recreation Advisory Board.
Deputy Village Clerk, Scott Davis, presented a proclamation
regarding Red Ribbon Week.
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Mr. Spahn moved approval of the minutes from the 10/1/91 Regular
Council meeting. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor. Mr. Spahn moved approval of the minutes
from the Special Council Meeting of 9/25/91. Mr. Courtney
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr.
Cook acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following
meetings:
Code Enforcement Board 10/3/91
Planning and Zoning Board 9/12/91
ITEM *2 REPORT REGARDING MIAMI SHORES INSURANCE PLAN. Ms.
Macdonald reviewed the background and introduced Mr. Tony
Abella, Area Vice President from Arthur J. Gallagher and Co.
Mr. Abella reviewed the insurance report for the Council. He
stated that Coral Gables and the City of Naples has had the same
program for the past 11 years. Mr. Spahn stated that Ms.
Macdonald should be commended for saving the Village money. Mr.
Courtney asked about excess Insurance coverage. Mr. Abella
responded. Mr. Loffredo stated that the Village has realized a
savings of $261,424 over the past three years using the current
program. Mr. Cook stated that he appreciates staff's efforts to
save money in these hard times.
ITEM *3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE NEWSLETTER
CONTRACT WITH MIAMI SHORES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Ms. Macdonald
reviewed the background and recommended approval. Mr. Courtney
moved that Council approve the contract for execution between
the Village and the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Spahn seconded the
motion. Mr. Cook inquired about the computer used for the
newsletter. Ms. Macdonald responded. The vote was unanimous in
favor.
ITEM *4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-17, SECTION 3-19 AND
SECTION 3-22 OF ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; REDEFINING ALARM BUSINESS;
ADDING DEFINITION OF ALARM PERMIT; PROHIBITING ALARM SYSTEMS
WITHOUT PERMIT; ESTABLISHING ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT FEE; PROVIDING
MEANS FOR REVOCATION OF ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT; ESTABLISHING
EFFECTIVE DATE. First Reading. Ms. Macdonald read the caption of
the ordinance and reviewed the new ordinance and recommended
approval. Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the ordinance. Mr.
Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM *5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 18-16 AND 18-18 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA;
ESTABLISHING TERMS CERTAIN FOR MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL APPEALS
BOARD; LIMITING MEMBERS TO ONE REAPPOINTMENT; REDUCING QUORUM TO
THREE MEMBERS; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE. Second reading. Ms.
Macdonald read the caption of the ordinance and explained the
background. She recommended approval. Mr. Spahn so moved. Mr.
Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In
favor.
ITEM *6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB -SECTION (b) OF SECTION 18-47
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING OPTION TO VILLAGE MANAGER, VILLAGE CLERK, AND
VILLAGE ATTORNEY TO EXCLUDE THEMSELVES FROM MEMBERSHIP OF THE
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PENSION PLAN; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE.
Second reading. Ms. Macdonald read the caption of the ordinance,
reviewed the background and recommended approval. Mr. Spahn so
moved. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion. Mr. Mike Maguire
asked what was the benefit of the ordinance. Ms. Macdonald
stated that the benefit was the portability of the pension
benefit received by the Village Manager. The vote was unanimous
In favor.
ITEM *7 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Cook read the announcements.
Chief Zoovas made a presentation regarding the Blue Halo grant
Miami Shores received from the Federal Government. The Chief
stated that the Blue Halo program will have an impact on the
community with more police visibility and reduced crime.
ITEM *8 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Loffredo spoke about non-resident use of the athletic fields
and the police response.
Mr. Cook spoke about the condition of the tot lot.
ITEM *9 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Bob Blum:
Mr. Mike Maguire:
Ms. Macdonald stated
the 61 district, it
Spoke about painting of the
community center by students who
attend Horace Mann Middle School.
Spoke about the banning of book
stores in Miami Shores.
that no action has been taken on zoning for
was only brought up for discussion and book
stores have, at this time, not been banned In Miami. Shores.
Ms. Robin Gart: Thanked Mr. Cook for helping paint
the Community Center with the kids.
ITEM *10 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 pm.
Steven Jo son
Mayor
Attest: Gall Macdonald
Village Clerk
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Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk