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01-07-1992 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 1992 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, January 7, 1992, at the Miami Shores Village Hall commencing at 7:35 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Johnson Herb Spahn Stephen Loffredo Robert Cook Also present: Gall Macdonald William F. Fann Absent: Henry T. Courtney Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation proclaiming January 26th - February 1st, 1992, as Emergency Planning and Community Right -To -Know Awareness Week. Mayor Johnson presented certificates of appreciation to winners of Miami Shores holiday home decorating contest. ITEM *1 MINUTES Mr. Spahn moved approval of the minutes from the 12/17/91 Regular Council meeting. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mayor Johnson acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Pension Board 11/21/91 Country Club Advisory Board 11/26/91 Historic Preservation Board 12/16/91 Advisory Board on Handicapped Services 12/5/91 Code Enforcement Board 11/7/91 ITEM *2 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM: Request for variance to allow dish antenna In side yard, Hacienda Motel. Mr. Lubien Introduced the Item and stated that the Planning and Zoning Board has reviewed the case and felt that a variance was justified In this Instance. Mr. Loffredo stated that the P&Z Board's action was proper given the circumstances and moved to uphold the decision of the board. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT K. SWARTHOUT FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PACKAGE. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and stated that the cost would be $3,000. She recommended that the Council authorize the Village Manager to execute the proposed agreement with Robert K Swarthout. Mr. Spahn moved to support Planning and Zoning and the Village Manager In this request. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mr. Cook asked if the proposed agreement meets P&Z's needs. Mr. Fernandez outlined the current work of the P&Z Board. Ms. Macdonald stated that the Item in 2a of the agreement should be changed from "Four Parking Category Locations" to "Four Park Category Locations." Mr. Spahn suggested tabling the Item until P&Z returns with information relating to what tasks need to be accomplished. Mr. Fernandez agreed. Mr. Cook suggested adding a section to the agreement for Swarthout to attend the required meetings with P&Z that may be necessary In reviewing this whole matter. Mr. Spahn moved to table the motion on the floor. Mr. Cook seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-81 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, LIMITING ACCUMULATED FINES FOR A SINGLE OFFENSE TO A TOTAL OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000); PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE. First Reading. Mayor Johnson read the caption of the ordinance. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and portions of the ordinance. Mr. Fann stated that he Is opposed to Initiating the process of improving personal property and filing liens against the property. Ms. Macdonald recommended approval of the ordinance as presented. Mr. Cook asked If the ordinance applies to commercial ventures. Mr. Fann replied all ventures. Mr. Cook expressed concern with larger commercial ventures not complying with the code due to the limit on the fines. He was advised that occupational licenses can be revolked for non-complience. Mr. Loffredo moved approval. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *5 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 769-84 CREATING AN ADVISORY BOARD ON HANDICAPPED SERVICES SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE NAME OF SAID BOARD, WHICH IS TO BE HEREAFTER KNOWN AS ADVISORY BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. Mayor Johnson read the caption of the resolution. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and suggested that a more appropriate name for the board should be Advisory Board on Services for the Disabled. She also suggested deferring action on this Item until she has an opportunity to speak to the members of the Handicapped Services Board. There was a consensus of Council to defer action. ITEM *6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Johnson read the announcements. ITEM *7 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Loffredo spoke about the death of a North Miami Police officer. ITEM *8 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Jim Condit inquired about the traffic study in progress In the Village. Mayor Johnson responded. ITEM *9 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. Steven J Mayor Attest: Gall Macdonald Village CIeri By: Scott y:Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk