06-09-1992 Workshop MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
5 YEAR CAPITAL PLAN WORKSHOP
JUNE 9, 1992
The workshop meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on June 9, 1992, at the Miami Shores Village Hall
commencing at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Mayor Johnson
Henry T. Courtney
Herb Spahn
Stephen Loffredo
Robert Cook
Also present: Gall Macdonald
Absent: William F. Fann
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order. Mr. Spahn stated
that $60,000 was not included In the plan to be set aside for
the pool.
LIBRARY
Mr. Cook asked about computers for the library. Ms. Esper
replied that maybe In the future for the administration but not
for the public. She stated that the funds would come from
donations.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT/NON DEPARTMENTAL
Mayor Johnson asked about the request for a laser printer. Ms.
Varney stated that Epson has the most functions and will grant a
maintenance contract. Mr. Loffredo stated that he has received
many complaints regarding VIIIage Hall phone system. Mr. Spahn
stated that the Village should waft until the new phone numbers
are published before any changes are made in the system. Ms.
Varney described our current system and the proposed system.
Mr. Spahn asked for a net proposal with all of the changes
Included. Mr. Courtney stated that the current phone system Is
not serving the residents well. Mayor Johnson and Mr. Cook both
stated that the big problem Is that callers must hang up to get
the desired department. Mr. Loffredo stated that he cannot
support the present proposal.
BUILDING AND ZONING
Mr. Spahn asked why
LuBien replied that
driver can see over
report on the miles
car.
a van Is needed and not a compact car. Mr.
a van Is taller than a compact car and the
walls and bushes. Mr. Spahn asked for a
per gallon rating for a van and a compact
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Zoovas described the purchasing program and the operating
procedures for the department's fleet. He also described the
use of forfeiture funds.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Detailed discussion ensued regarding the pool. Mr. Loffredo
stated that he was against hiring engineers to study the pool.
Mr. Varney stated that paving the tot lot walkways would help
keep the kids cleaner. Mr. Varney described the Athletic
Booster Club. The consensus of Council was to eliminate the
court lights and the sprayer from the budget.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
Mr. Courtney stated that he was not In favor of the expenditure
for the crosswalk pavers. Mr. Loffredo stated that he was in
favor of installing the pavers at the intersections of NE 2nd
and 95th and 96th Streets. Mr. Spahn stated that the public is
against the crosswalk pavers. Mayor Johnson stated that he was
In favor of 95th and 96th Streets. Mr. Cook stated that his
position has not changed and he Is still against the protect.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Benton described the recycling of plastics and the need for
a new recycling vehicle. Mr. Cook stated that the Industry Is
changing and the Council should hold off. Mr. Spahn asked for a
proforma on plastic recycling and an update on the entire
recycling program. He also suggested an education program for
residents west of N. Miami Avenue who are not participating In
recycling. Mr. Benton described the 103rd Street beautification
program. Mr. Courtney stated that it Is very Important for the
Image of the Shores to initiate the project. Mr. Loffredo
stated that the project should be funded by barricade tax funds.
Mr. Courtney left the meeting at this time.
Mr. Loffredo stated that the seawall railings can last 1 more
year. Mr. Benton described the sidewalk repair program. He
stated that the sidewalks would only be repaired around the
trees that the Village Is responsible for. Mr. Spahn suggested
not contracting out the sidewalk repair work and hiring more men
to do the work. The consensus of Council was to eliminate the
following Items from the budget:
Recycling vehicle
Seawall railings
Village Hall air handler
A wheel balance machine and car lift was also eliminated from
the budget to be paid for with forfeiture funds.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Steven hnson, Mayor
Attest: Gall Macdonald
Village Clerk
By:
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk