05-11-1993 Special MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 11, 1993
The special meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on May 11, 1993, at the Miami Shores Village Hall
commencing at 7:05 p.m. with the following members present:
Present:
Also present:
Mayor Heffernan
Steven J. Johnson
Michael Boyle
Robert Cook
Richard Fernandez
Tom Benton
William F. Fann
Scott W. Davis
ITEM *1 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
COMPENSATION OF INTERIM VILLAGE MANAGER. Mr. Benton reviewed
the background and requested a $181.00 Increase in his
salary. Mr. Boyle stated that he was concerned that Mr.
Benton was too conservative in his request. Mr. Fernandez
stated that he agrees with Mr. Boyle and moved to Increase
Mr. Benton's salary $269 per week, with $144 per week to the
retirement account, $37 per week for Insurance and the rest
as straight salary. Mr. Boyle seconded the motion. Mayor
Heffernan stated that at the last meeting he was opposed to
the motion to accept the previous manager's resignation and
that he felt that this unnecessary expense was the result of
that vote but that In the interest of showing unanimous
support for Mr. Benton he would vote for the motion. The
vote was unanimous In favor. The consensus of Council was to
not object to Mr. Benton carrying over his vacation past his
anniversary date. Mr. Fernandez stated that he wanted the
new Village Manager to be cognizant of the many hours that
Mr. Benton has devoted to the Village and that he will need
to use some of his accrued vacation time.
ITEM *2 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FIVE YEAR
CAPITAL PLAN. Mr. Benton reviewed the background. Mayor
Heffernan asked where the requests for capital Improvements
come from. Mr. Benton replied that the Department Heads
prioritize the needs for their departments.
BUILDING & ZONING
Mr. Lublen stated that the department has not had new
vehicles In a few years and that he would prefer new vehicles
rather than used police cars. Mr. Cook stated that Mr.
Lublen has had this request for the past 2 years.
FINANCE
Ms. Varney spoke about the need for new computer equipment.
Mr. Fernandez asked how long the proposed system will be
sufficient. Ms. Varney stated that the system can be
expanded to make the system be sufficient longer. Mayor
Heffernan asked how much the current system cost. Ms. Varney
responded that the Village spent $30,000 in 1983 and $20,000
In 1986. Mayor Heffernan spoke about special taxing
districts and the need for more applications with the present
system. Mr. Fernandez complimented Ms. Varney on the format
of the
capital plan documents.
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
Ms. Varney requested a new copy machine to replace the
current 1988 machine.
POLICE
Chief Zoovas gave a brief history of his department with
regard to forfeiture funds and vehicle usage. Mr. Boyle
asked how many officers are on duty on any one shift. Chief
Zoovas replied at least 3 and often, 7 plus 1 complaint
officer. Mr. Cook asked about financing of police cars. Ms.
Varney responded.
RECREATION
Mr. Johnson asked Mr. Varney about play equipment. Mr.
Varney responded that the equipment was for the Tot Lot to
replace old equipment and to add new equipment. Mr.
Fernandez asked if the Recreation Advisory Board reviews the
purchase of play equipment. Mr. Varney replied yes. Mr.
Cook asked about facility repair for the future. Mr.
Fernandez spoke about the 5 acres north of the Club for use
as a vita course. Mr. cook suggested a training facility for
the police. The consensus of Council was to remove the pool
lift Item from the 5 year capital plan.
LIBRARY
Mr. Cook spoke about the use of new technology at the Library
to make it a media center. Mayor Heffernan stated that Ms.
Esper should be encouraged to propose more Items for the
Library. Mayor Heffernan inquired about having volunteers
paint the Library.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mayor Heffernan suggested that the gas pumps and containment
assessment report could be paid for from forfeiture funds.
Mr. Boyle asked if, with planning, could the underground
locator be eliminated. Mr. Benton stated that It could be
eliminated. Mr. Boyle suggested striking the downtown
banners from the budget. Mr. Fernandez suggested looking at
the banners in 1994-95 to see how they look. The consensus of
Council was to delete the banners. Mr. Benton described the
railings at Bayfront Park. Mr. Cook asked about the tree
crane and sidewalk repair. Mr. Benton responded.
FUNDING
Ms. Varney described the funding method for the 5 year plan.
She spoke about special assessment funding. Mr. Fernandez
spoke about how the districts will be created. Mr. Johnson
stated that all groups will have to participate in special
assessment districts and that no group will be exempt. The
Council members expressed concern regarding how the Village
would be divided up to create different districts. Mr. Boyle
suggested having the Village as 1 district so everybody would
be assessed the same. He stated that if more than one
district was necessary then have as few as possible so the
fees will be as uniform as possible.
WASTE FEES
Ms. Varney described how the waste fees are calculated. She
stated that the proposed fee for 1993-94 Is $446.00. Mayor
Heffernan spoke about the benefits of the use of debt for
capital funding. Mr. Cook suggested spreading out the cost
of garbage trucks such as that done with police cars. Mr.
Johnson stated that the Council shouldn't rule out the use of
debt in the future. Mr. Johnson and Mayor Heffernan
suggested spreading out the cost of waste removal to reduce
the 93-94 waste fee. Mr. Fernandez objected to the use of
debt solely for the ease of accounting when the actual cost
to the taxpayers would be significant. Mr. Benton stated
that the Village doesn't have the mi1lage left in the 10 mil
cap to set aside millage Indefinitely for future projects.
STORMWATER
Mr. Benton stated that the Village has signed an Interlocal
Agreement with Dade County to assess our community to pay for
the stormwater project.
ITEM *3 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
Scott W. Davis
Village Clerk
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William J. He ernan
Mayor