07-06-1993 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 6, 1993
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on July 6, 1993, at the Miami Shores Village Hall
commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Present:
Also present:
Mayor Heffernan
Steven J. Johnson
Robert Cook
Richard Fernandez
Michael Boyle
Tom Benton
William F. Fann
Scott W. Davis
Mayor Heffernan presented Reverends Barbara Porizky and Mark
Porizky a proclamation for community service.
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Mr. Boyle asked that the phrase "for each of 3 years" be added
to the discussion regarding the cost of a marketing program In
the 6/18/93 regular Council meeting minutes. Mr.Boyle moved
approval of the minutes from the Regular Council meeting of
6/15/93. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor. Mayor Heffernan acknowledged receipt of the
minutes from the following meetings:
Search Committee 6/14/93
Historic Preservation Board 5/17/93
Recreation Advisory Board 6/14/93
Planning and Zoning Board 6/10/93
ITEM *2 ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE BROCKWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Mr. James Stuart delivered the report. He reviewed the content
of the collection, users of the Library, the latest equipment
and the programs offered.
ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASING
OF THE 5 ACRES NORTH OF THE COUNTRY CLUB. Mr. Fernandez
introduced the item and stated that the Item Is regarding the
location of Cushman Middle School at the 5 acres north of the
Club. Ms. Joan Drody Lutton, from the Cushman School, stated
that the Cushman School would like to open a Middle School and
the 5 acres looks very viable to them. She reviewed the history
of the Cushman School. Mr. Fernandez gave the history of the 5
acres. He stated that Miami Shores' tax base is stagnant. He
also spoke about the zoning code and eroding of the tax base.
Mr. Fernandez proposed to have Council direct the P&Z Board to
look at the zoning designation of the 5 acres to see If CF Is an
option for that land, to direct the Village Attorney to look at
the legal aspects of the proposal and to direct the Village
Manager to speak to Cushman to discuss lease possibilities. Mr.
Johnson stated that it Is a wonderful Idea, however; he must
abstain from voting due to Cushman School being a client of his.
Mr. Boyle asked about site plan development. Ms. Lutton
responded. Mr. Cook stated that he likes the Idea and that he
would like to hear from property owners adjacent to the 5 acres.
Ms. Lutton stated in response to a question from Council that
cushman School would like to open a school by September 1994.
Mayor Heffernan suggested having the Village Manager speak to
Cushman School to determine what both sides are looking at. He
stated that he thought that a school Is a compatible use of the
land.
Mr. Brian Gart:
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Sam Michaels:
Chris Kelly:
Greg Pecieo
Ed Harrigan:
Betty Lasch:
In favor of usage.
Real plus to the area.
Win Win situation.
Marvelous Idea for the property.
In favor of the Idea.
Wholeheartealy commends the Idea.
Fernandez moved:
a. That the P&Z Board be directed to consider the
appropriateness of community facility designation at the
5.4 acres on a fast track basis (heard at their next
meeting and report back to Council at their next meeting)
and the appropriateness of a school to be located at that
site;
b. That the Village
the matter and be prepared
Village Council;
c. Authorize the Village Manager
preliminary discussions concerning a lease
Attorney be directed to study
to advise the members of the
to enter Into
with Cushman.
Mr. Boyle seconded the motion and the vote was as follows:
Heffernan - Yes
Fernandez - Yes
Boyle - Yes
Cook - Yes
Johnson - Abstained
Mr. Leon Newman spoke on behalf of Mobile Crime Patrol looking
for volunteers for the program. He described how the program
operates.
ITEM *4 REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEY BETWEEN NW 111TH AND 112TH
TERRACES AT NW 5TH AVENUE. Mr. Benton reviewed the background
and recommended approval. Mr. Fernandez moved approval. Mr.
Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM *5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 216 OF ORDINANCE NO.
270, BEING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,
RESTATING THE MEANING OF THE WORD FAMILY AS USED IN SAID
ORDINANCE. Mayor Heffernan read the caption of the ordinance
and Mr. Benton explained the content and recommended approval.
Mr. Fernandez moved approval. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *6 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Heffernan read the announcements.
ITEM *7 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Donna Baxter: Spoke about a Mexican Mask Exhibit
at the Library.
ITEM *8 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Fernandez spoke about moving forward on Issues and that
Miami Shores Is a good place to live.
Mr. Boyle spoke about citizen participation In crime prevention
and In the budget process..
Mr. Johnson stated that public input is Important at the budget
workshops and that Mobile Patrol Is a dedicated group of people.
Mr. Cook spoke about the 4th of July program at the Club and
thanked the Police Department for a fine Job during a recent
break In on his block.
Mayor Heffernan spoke about the budget hearings and complimented
staff on the 4th of July celebration.
ITEM *9 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
By:
Scott W. Davis
Village Clerk
Will f nan
Mayor
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