01-04-1994 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 4, 1994
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on January 4, 1994, at the Miami Shores Community
Center commencing at 7:35 p.m. The Village Clerk took the
roll and the following members were present:
Present:
Mayor Heffernan
Richard Fernandez
Michael Boyle
Steven J. Johnson
Absent: Robert Cook
Also present: Michael R. Couzzo Jr.
Scott W. Davis
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Heffernan presented a Certificate Of Appreciation to Tom
Laubenthal for his service to the Community.
Mayor Heffernan presented Certificates of Appreciation to the
winners of the Holiday Display Contest.
Mayor Heffernan presented the Certificate of Achievement For
Excellence In Financial Reporting to Finance Director Patricia
Varney.
CONSIDERATIONS:
ITEM *1 VILLAGE CLERK: MINUTES
Mr. Boyle moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council
Meeting of 12/7/93. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor. Mr. Boyle moved approval of the minutes
from the Special Council Meeting of 12/22/93. Mr. Johnson
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mayor
Heffernan acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following
meetings:
Beautification Committee 12/1/93
Planning and Zoning Board 11/10/93
ITEM *2 BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Mr. Frank Lubien
a. Request for approval of variance to allow shingles.
Manny Peres
Mr. Lubien reviewed the item. Mr. Johnson moved to approve the
request. Mr. Boyle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
In favor.
ITEM *3 APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
Mr. Couzzo introduced the Item. Misters Lance Harke and Larry
McClure spoke on their own behalf. Misters Michael Dorn, Jesus
Lago and Thomas Septembre withdrew their names. The vote was
taken by paper ballot and was as follows:
Fernandez - McClure
Johnson - McClure
Heffernan - McClure
Boyle - Harke
Mr. McClure was appointed to the Board.
ITEM *4 FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Ms. Patricia Varney
a. Discussion and possible action regarding
payoff/refinancing of the 10 year loan from Barnett
Bank.
Ms. Varney presented the item and reviewed the history . She
presented three scenarios.
1st No change net cost: $268,997
2nd Borrow funds to repay loan net cost: $253,043
3rd Appropriate funds from reserves net cost: $235,075
Ms. Varney stated that the third option would involve
appropriating $298,386 from the reserve account and would save the
Village $33,922. Mr. Couzzo stated that the Village has applied
for a $500,000 line of credit for emergencies. Mr. Boyle asked
how much Is in reserves. Ms. Varney replied $1,374,183. Mr.
Couzzo recommended option number 3 with a savings of approximately
$34,000. Mr. Johnson moved that the Council authorize the
Village Manager to arrange for the appropriation of $298,386 from
the Fund Balance to pay off the existing Barnett Bank loan as
detailed in scenario three of the material submitted to Council.
Mr. Boyle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM *5 POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief Zoovas
a. Discussion and possible action regarding the
appropriation of forfeiture funds In the amount of $6,000 for an
engineering study, environmental audit and updated appraisal of
9990 NE 2nd Avenue for a Police Complex.
Chief Zoovas introduced the item and requested $6,000 from
forfeiture funds. He reviewed the historical aspect of the Police
Department and the future goals. He also reviewed the purchase of
the new building vs renovating the vacant Fire Department space.
Mr. Boyle asked If funds will come from the forfeiture account for
the set up of the new Police Department. Chief Zoovas replied
that the major portion would come from the forfeiture account.
Mr. Fernandez spoke about the Village burglar alarm monitoring
system. Mayor Heffernan stated that this item is only authorizing
the funding to investigate whether this building is the one to
purchase. Mr. Boyle moved to appropriate forfeiture funds in the
amount of $6,000 for an engineering study, environmental audit and
updated appraisal of 9990 NE 2nd Avenue for a new police complex.
Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Fernandez suggested that the
environmental study be completed first. The vote was unanimous In
favor.
ITEM *6 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TRAFFIC SITUATION AT BARRY
UNIVERSITY AND NORTH MIAMI AVENUE. Mr. Cook
Due to Mr. Cook's absence this item was deferred to a future meet-
ing.
REPORTS
ITEM *7 REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTH MIAMI FOUNDATION.
Due to illness, Ms. Ginny Solberg could not attend the meeting and
the item was deferred until a future meeting.
ITEM *8 REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE 103RD STREET ENTRY WAY SIGN
AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.
Mr. Couzzo Introduced the Item and Mr. Tom Laubenthal presented a
drawing of an entrance way sign. Mr. Couzzo stated that a Joint
meeting of the P&Z Board, the Beautification Committee and
residents In the area will be held to review the plans. He stated
that after the meeting staff's recommendation would be
forthcoming to Council.
ITEM *9 REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE CUSHMAN SCHOOL PROJECT.
Mr. Couzzo delivered the report and stated that at this time
Cushman School has told the Village that they will contact the
Village If they are interested in leasing Village property for a
School. Mr. Couzzo also stated that he will be doing additional
research regarding the matter.
ITEM *10 ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Village Clerk read the announcements.
ITEM *11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM *12 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Fernandez congratulated resident Loraine Hampton on her
appointment to West Point. He also spoke about return of a wallet
at an Orange Bowl event.
Mr. Johnson spoke about SPATS fund raising event.
Mr. Boyle spoke about the playground at Miami Shores Elementary.
ITEM *13 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
By:
Scot W. Davis
Village Clerk
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Wi l I lam J. He ''f nan
Mayor
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