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01-19-1993 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1993 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on January 19, 1993, at the Miami Shores Village Hall commencing at 7:35 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Steven Johnson Henry T. Courtney Herb Spahn Stephen Loffredo Robert Cook Also present: Galt Macdonald William F. Fann Mayor Johnson read a proclamation proclaiming January 24th as "Mrs. Flora Curtis Day" honoring Miami Shores Village's oldest living resident who will be 103 years old January 24th. ITEM *1 MINUTES Mr. Spahn moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council meeting of 1/5/93. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mayor Johnson acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Historic Preservation Board 12/9/92 Code Enforcement Board 1/7/93 Planning and Zoning Board 12/10/92 ITEM *2 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS: a. Request for approval of variance to enclose open porch. Alonso Mumford This Item was deferred until later In the meeting. b. Request for approval of variance to allow fiberglass shingles. Sharon Manley Mr. Lubien explained the background and stated that the homeowner was present. He stated that the homeowner supplied the proper documentation that shows that the roof will not support tile. Mr. Courtney moved approval. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. c. Request for approval of variance to allow fiberglass shingles. Robert Gross Mr. Lubien explained the background and stated that the homeowner was present. He stated that the homeowner has supplied the proper documentation to show that the roof will not support tile. Mr. Gross outlined the history of the structure. Mr. Spahn moved approval. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *3 APPOINTMENT TO THE BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Ms. Macdonald explained the background. Mr. Lance Harke spoke on his own behalf and explained why he would like to be on the committee. Mr. Spahn moved to approve the appointment. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *4 REPORT ON JANUARY BUDGET EXECUTION REVIEW. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the report and stated that there Is a surplus in certain salary accounts and $66,000 In the contingency account. Mr. Spahn asked about how the Village stands with regard to FEMA. Ms. Macdonald responded. There was a consensus of Council to bring up FEMA as an agenda Item within 30 days to get a report from the Village Manager. ITEM *5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE AN ADDITIONAL CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background. She stated that there are 2 areas in code enforcement not being addressed: alleys and court appearances. She proposed increasing the strength of the Code Enforcement Department from 2 officers to 3 officers. Ms. Macdonald stated that it can be justified that part of the cost of the third officer will come from waste fees. She stated that quartiy waste fees will go from $96 to $97.25 and the cost from the General Fund for the additional officer will be $6,500. Mr. Spahn stated that he supports the proposal and suggested that the third officer speaks Creole. Mayor Johnson stated that he supports the suggestion. Mr. Loffredo stated that it is a good idea and that it is hard to get the alleys after they are lost. Mr. Cook stated that he was concerned with the Lead Code Enforcement Officer position and that he was not In favor of creating a hierarchy. Mr. Courtney supports Ms. Macdonald's proposal and stated that the alleys are deteriorating. Mr. Loffredo stated that he was opposed to the Lead Code Enforcement Officer position and that he wants Mr. Lubien to train the new officers. Mr. Spahn stated that he was opposed to a Lead Code Enforcement Officer. Mayor Johnson stated that training Is a task that should be shared and that he was in favor of one person representing the Village In Court. Mr. Spahn moved to approve the Village Manager's recommendation for an additional Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *6 RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DEFER NEGOTIATIONS FOR EXTENSION OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ADOPTS RULES AND REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT OF 1992. Mayor Johnson read the caption of the resolution and Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background. She recommended passing the resolution and deferring any other further action on the Cable TV Franchise until the effects of the Cable Act of 1992 are understood. Mr. Courtney moved approval of the resolution. Mr. Cook seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Item *2a was considered at this time. Mr. Loffredo moved to carry the matter over to the next meeting of Council and to notify the Mumfords to be present If they want to pursue their appeal. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *7 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Johnson read the announcements. ITEM *8 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM *9 COUNC I L COMMENTS Mr. Spahn spoke about the Mayor asking for the Village Manager's resignation and a possible violation of the Sunshine Law. He asked for a Special Council meeting on January 26th to air any grievances. Mr. Cook stated that he knew of no meeting In the shade regarding the above matter. Mr. Courtney stated that he agrees with Mr. Spahn to have a Special Council meeting. Mr. Loffredo stated that he was approached on this matter by George Bennett. He spoke about the management of the Country Club and that any action regarding the Village Manager should be done in a public forum. Mayor Johnson stated that he did approach the Village Manager and discuss her resignation; however, he did not violate the Sunshine rules. He said that only the Village Manager and himself were present at the meeting. He stated that he was In agreement to have a Special Council meeting. ITEM *10 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Scott W. Davis Village Clerk Steven nson, Mayor