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09-06-1994 Regular MeetingMiami Shores Village Regular Council Meeting September 6, 1994 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on September 6, 1994 at the Village Hall commencing at 6:54 p.m. with the following members present: Present: Also Present: CONSIDERATIONS: Mayor Heffernan Michael Boyle Richard Fernandez Steven Johnson Robert Cook Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Scott W. Davis ITEM *1 VILLAGE CLERK: Mr. Scott Davis A. MINUTES Mr. Johnson moved approval of the minutes of the August 16, 1994 Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Boyle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mr. Johnson moved approval of the minutes from the Council Workshop Meeting of 8/30/94. Mr. Boyle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Planning & Zoning Meeting 8/11/94 Pension Board Meeting 8/11/94 B. RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 27 OF ARTICLE III OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION OF MAYOR BY COUNCIL WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO ANY MEMBER HAVING SERVED A TERM OF ONE YEAR AS AN ELECTED OFFICIAL IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. Mr. Boyle inquired about the use of the word preference in the resolution. Mr. Fann replied and defined the word as used In this case. Mayor Heffernan stated that there may not be a candidate that has' had experience as an elected official. Mr. Johnson stated that the amendment does not use the word preference. Mr. Boyle stated that the feed back that he has received from the residents Is to leave the selection process for Mayor as it Is. Mr. Fernandez gave three reasons why the Charter amendment should move forward. He stated that the three reasons are as follows: The provision would limit bullet voting Provides for the Mayor to succeed themselves Provides for the opportunity for County influence Mr. Cook spoke about eliminating bullet voting and that thls resolution does not eliminate it. Mr. Johnson moved approval of the resolution. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion. Mayor Heffernan agreed that the resolution does not eliminate bullet voting. Mr. Cook stated that he will vote In favor of the resolution so that the matter will be voted on by the general public. Mr. Fernandez stated that It will limit the tendency to bullet vote and that the possibility of the Mayor succeeding themselves Is a benefit to the Village. The vote was taken and was as follows: Johnson - Yes Fernandez - Yes Cook - Yes Boyle - No Mayor - No The motion carried. C. RESOLUTION CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1994 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PROPOSALS FOR AMENDMENTS TO MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER AS FOLLOWS: TO SECTION 26 TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE OF OFFICE UPON COUNCIL MEMBER BECOMING NON-RESIDENT; TO SECTION 27 TO PROVIDE FOR MANNER OF ELECTION OF MAYOR BY COUNCIL; TO SECTION 30 ELIMINATING PROVISION FOR APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES AND AUTHORITY OF COUNCIL TO DIRECT VILLAGE MANAGER ACTION WITH REGARD TO EMPLOYEES. The Village Clerk read the caption of the resolution and Mr. Fann explained the detail. Mr. Johnson moved approval of the resolution. Mr. Boyle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *2 BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Mr. Frank LuBlen A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO REROOF WITH SHINGLES. Beverly Roll Mr. Lubien reviewed the background and stated that the P&Z Board approved the request. Mr. Fernandez moved for approval. Mr. Cook seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO RE -ROOF WITH SHINGLES. Jacqueline Frohbose Mr. Lubien reviewed the background. Mr. Fernandez stated that there was no seal on the letter from the architect. Mr. Couzzo suggested that the Item be approved contingent upon a seal affixed to the letter. Mr. Cook so moved. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *3 APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FORMULATED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL AT THE WORKSHOP MEETING OF 8/30/94 REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER. Vice Mayor Boyle explained the background of the Item and the history of evaluating the Village Managers In the past. He stated that Mr. Couzzo does a superlative fob and recommended the following: The Village provide a term life Insurance policy in the amount of $400,000 which names Mlami Shores Village as co-beneflcary, along with Mr. Couzzo's family. Vacation time Is to be Increased from 2 weeks per year to 4 weeks per year with a carry-over limit of two weeks. For the fiscal year 94-95, add 1 month of severance pay to the existing three months of the original contract. Thereafter, the recommendation would be to add one month of severance pay, to a maximum of six months, for each year of Mr. Couzzo's employment. Increase Mr. Couzzo's annual salary from $65,000 to $77,000. Mr. Boyle moved to approve the above 4 recommendations and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Johnson spoke about the evaluation process and that he was concerned with the time frame of the evaluation and the 18% increase In salary. Mr. Fernandez distributed and reviewed a comparison of Managers salaries In other municipalities. He suggested that the Increase In salary not kick In until November and that it be a 10% Increase. Mr. Boyle stated that the considerations brought up by Mr. Fernandez have been discussed at the Workshop. Mr. Johnson spoke about the hiring of Mr. Couzzo and that Mr. Couzzo's original request was for $70,000. Mr. Cook suggested that the evaluation process should be automatic and placed on the agenda automatically In the future. Mr. Fernandez suggested a $5,000 bonus to keep the Manager's salary at $72,000 rather than $77,000. Mr. Johnson stated that $5,000 should not be a one time bonus but an Increase to Mr. Couzzo's base salary. Mr. Boyle stated that Mr. Couzzo, with the proposed increases will still be at a lower salary than his predecessors and that he Is doing a much better Job. He stated that the Increase is based on merit. Mr. Fernandez stated that the severance package is a good Idea. Mayor Heffernan stated that Mr. Couzzo has done a heck of a Job In a short time. The vote was taken and was unanimous In favor. Fun Club Kids, Zack and Matt Felson and Tia Palacio presented a proclamation to Mayor Heffernan. Mayor Heffernan Introduced the new Miami Shores Elementary School Principal, Bertha Pallin. ITEM *4 VILLAGE MANAGER: Mr. Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. A. DISCUSSION REGARDING BELL SOUTH MOBILITY TRANSMISSION TOWER. Mr. Couzzo Introduced the Item and presented the background. He stated that the Item is presented to the Council for discussion purposes only. Mr. Fernandez stated that he would like to get a report on the zoning Implications. Mr. Cook stated that there Is a Targe out -cry from the public a few years ago to not have a tower erected NE 2nd Avenue across from Barry University. He stated that It Is a wise idea to investigate the protect. Mr. Boyle suggested that a letter from the Village Manager Ile sent to residents In the proposed area of the tower inviting:them to come to a meeting to see photos of the proposed tower. Mr. Fernandez stated that the Manager should continue with the discussions and suggested calling the tower a light pole rather than an antenna. Mayor Heffernan stated that he was In support of the Village Manager pursuing the protect. He suggested that Bell South Mobility should help with the public relations and education campaign. The consensus of Council was to proceed with the protect. Mr. Couzzo stated that he will return In October with a zoning report. ITEM *5 POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief Zoovas A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS POLICE RELATED PURCHASES. Chief Zoovas introduced the Item and reviewed the proposed purchases. The following is a list of the purchases and the motions approving them: 1. Crime Scene/Surveillance Van $15,200 Mr. Johnson Moved approval. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 2. Public Safety Sign $2,400 Mr. Johnson moved approval. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 3. Rental Vehicles $19,800 Mr. Boyle moved approval. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 4. Cellular Phones $7,000 Mr. Fernandez moved approval. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 5. Crime File 2000 $1,500 Mr. Boyle moved approval. Mr. vote was unanimous in favor. 6. K-9 Dogs $12,000 Mr. Boyle moved approval. Mr. vote was unanimous In favor. 7. 5 Streamlite SL 20 Flashlights Mr. Boyle moved approval. Mr. vote was unanimous In favor. 8. TV/VCR Combination $600 Mr. Boyle moved approval. Mr. vote was unanimous In favor. 9. 8MM Video Camcorder $900 Mr. Boyle moved approval. Mr. Johnson vote was unanimous In favor. 10. Disguised Miniature Digital Pager Voice Transmitter $1,395 Mr. Boyle moved approval. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 11. "Ball Cap" Voice Transmitter $1,320 Mr. Boyle moved approval. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 12. Computer Equipment $1,500 Mr. Fernandez moved approval. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Johnson seconded the motion and the Johnson seconded the motion and the $500 Johnson seconded the motion and the Johnson seconded the motion and the seconded the motion and the Mayor Heffernan stated that the funds come from seizures and not from tax dollars. Mr. Couzzo stated that the funds can only be used for police related Items. ITEM *6 ;PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Tom Benton A. AWARD OF BID FOR OPEN BED DUMP TRUCK. Mr. Benton reviewed the background. He stated that the low bidder was Rechten international at $33,900 and recommended the low bidder. Mr. Johnson moved approval. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *7 ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Village Clerk read the announcements. ITEM *8 PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Loretta Olsen: Mr. Couzzo stated that the 19th. Mr. Michael Maguire: Spoke about the good Job Council Is doing and asked fire station. ground breaking ceremony Is Spoke about public comments that the about the September and the budget process. Mr. Boyle spoke about the public hearing on the budget. Mr. Fernandez denied any theft or larceny as accused by Mr. Maguire. Mr. Ed Harrigan: Spoke about funds for the theater. ITEM *9 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Johnson spoke about the theater bond Issue and the theater In general. Mr. Boyle spoke about the budget process and how easy it was this year. He also spoke about 103rd Street beautification project and election day. Mayor Heffernan spoke about the 96th Street rail road crossing. ITEM *10 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. By: Scott W. Davis Village Clerk f'fnan Mayor He William J.