09-07-1993 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7, 1993
The Regular Council meeting of the Miami Shores VIIIage
Council was held on September 7, 1993, at the Miami Shores
Village Community Center commencing at 8:36 p.m. with the
following members present:
Present:
Absent:
Also present:
Mayor Heffernan
Robert Cook
Richard Fernandez
Michael Boyle
Steven J. Johnson
Tom Benton
William F. Fann
Scott W. Davis
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Mr. Boyle moved approval of the minutes from the Regular
Council Meetings of 8/3/93 and 8/17/93. Mr. Fernandez seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mayor Heffernan
acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings:
Fine Arts Commission 8/10/93
Recreation Advisory Committee 8/9/93
Planning and Zoning Board 8/12/93
ITEM *2 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING $5,000
DONATION TO THE DADE COUNTY HOMELESS FUND. Mr. Boyle Introduced
the Item and reviewed the background. He recommended fifty
cents per person in the community which would equal a one-time
$5,000 donation. Mr. Boyle moved that the Council direct the
Village Manager to make a one-time donation in the amount of
$5,000 to the Homeless Fund as requested by Miami Beach
Commissioner Pearison, and to do so upon receiving written
confirmation that this one time donation does not obligate the
Village to make future donations along these lines. Mr.
Fernandez seconded the motion and stated that he Is distressed
about the politics at the County level. He stated that there
are questions as to whether the Homeless Program will be
effective. He also stated that he was concerned with the
Council using their Municipal taxation powers to contribute to
social welfare programs that are a function of County
government,. Mr. Cook stated that he was opposed to the motion
because of a potential permanence of future funding. He stated
that the community has been doing Its fair share through other
methods. Mr. Boyle responded to the objections to the motion.
He stated that it Is Miami Shores' problem and that the motion
was very specific that it would be a one-time participation.
Mayor Heffernan stated that Miami Shores is a member of the Dade
County community and that the Village should participate. Mr.
Harrigan spoke In opposition to the motion. The vote was taken
and was as follows:
Heffernan - Yes
Boyle - Yes
Fernandez - No
Cook - No
The motion failed.
ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION LEADING TO A RESOLUTION
FOR A PLAN OF ACTION DEALING WITH POTENTIAL HURRICANE DAMAGE.
Mr. Cook reviewed the background. He spoke about repairing of
homes after a hurricane by contractors. He suggested having
documentation of homes that would surpass the detail of
blueprints. He proposed working with different agencies to
develop a final proposal to be proposed to Dade County. Mr.
Fernandez stated that the proposal would be going beyond where
the Council should be going. He stated that perhaps the issue
Is a P&Z Issue. Mr. Cook stated that the problem has arisen In
the County due to lack of blueprints and plans. No further
action was taken on this Issue.
ITEM *4 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Heffernan read the announcements.
ITEM *5 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Condit asked about the status of the Village Manager search.
Mr. Benton responded.
ITEM *6 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Fernandez spoke about taking his child to school for the
first time.
Mr., Boyle spoke about his disappointment In Council for not
making a contribution to Dade County homeless.
Mayor Heffernan spoke about the opening of the new Phylis Miller
School.
ITEM *7 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
Scott W. Davis
Village Clerk
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Wililam J.
Mayor
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