12-17-1991 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 1991
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on Tuesday, December 17, 1991, at the Miami Shores
Village Hall commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present:
Mayor Johnson
Henry T. Courtney
Herb Spahn
Stephen Loffredo
Robert Cook
Also present: Gall Macdonald
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Mr. Courtney moved approval of the minutes from the 12/03/91
Regular Council meeting. Mr. Cook seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor. Mayor Johnson acknowledged
receipt of the minutes from the following meetings:
Recreation Advisory Board 11/18/91
Code Enforcement Board 11/7/91, 12/5/91
Planning and Zoning Board 11/14/91
(Item *4 on the agenda was heard at this time In the meeting.)
ITEM *4 REQUEST TO APPROPRIATE POLICE FORFEITURE FUNDS.
Ms. Macdonald outlined the request stating the total amount of the
requested appropriation Is $18,158.44 and recommended approval.
Mr. Cook explained what the forfeiture fund Is.
Mr. Loffredo arrived at this time.
Mr. Courtney moved to approve the appropriation as requested. Mr.
Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *2 APPOINTMENT TO MIAMI SHORES BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.
a. Historic Preservation Board
Ms. Macdonald Introduced the Item and Mr. Respondek spoke on his
own behalf. Mr. Courtney moved to appoint Mr. Respondek to the
position. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous In favor.
b. Beautification Committee
Ms. Macdonald Introduced the Item and stated that there was only
one applicant for the committee. Ms. Shirley Rodriguez spoke on
her own behalf. Mr. Cook moved that the applicant be appointed to
the position. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor.
c. Handicapped Services Board
Ms. Macdonald explained that there are no applicants for the Board
and that the positions will be advertised in the January
Newsletter.
ITEM *3 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
CALLING UPON THE DADE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES TO SUPPORT
LEGISLATION WHICH ASSURES THAT EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN WITHIN
THIS STATE SHALL BE PRIORITIZED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND
GOVERNOR. Mayor Johnson read the caption of the resolution. Ms.
Macdonald explained the background and recommended approval. Mr.
Loffredo moved approval. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *5 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson read the announcements.
ITEM *6 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Spahn wished everyone a happy holiday.
Mr. Cook asked about christmas tree recycling. Mr. Benton
explained Miami Shores' program.
Mr. Courtney asked about free mulch for Miami Shores residents.
Mr. Loffredo spoke about Dade County's policy regarding grass
clippings and wished everyone happy holidays.
Mayor Johnson wished everyone a happy holiday.
ITEM *7 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM *8 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm.
Steven
Mayor
Attest: Gail Macdonald
Village Clerk
By:
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk