02-21-1995 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 1995
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on February 21, 1995 at the
Village Hall Council Chambers, commencing at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present:
PRESENT:
Mayor Heffernan
Michael Boyle
Robert Cook
Steven Johnson
ALSO PRESENT: Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.
Barbara A. Fugazzi
William F. Fann
ABSENT: Richard Fernandez
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Heffernan introduced the new principal of Horace Mann Middle School, Ms. Enid
Weisman. She spoke regarding her warm welcome to the area and Miami Shores specifically.
Mayor Heffernan and Mrs. Nel Kroboth, presented Mobile Crime Watch Awards to Mobile
Crime Watch Patrollers.
CONSIDERATIONS:
ITEM #1 CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Regular Council Meeting 2/7/95
2. Council Workshop 2/1/95
3. Recreation Advisory Board 1/9/95
4. Fine Arts Commission 1/10/95
B. Award of Bid for 1995 Three Wheel Turf Truck to Pifer, Inc., in the amount of
$8,172.00
C. Request to appropriate forfeiture funds for attendance at the "Planning, Design,
and Construction of Police Facilities' conference for the Village Manager and
Chief Zoovas, in the amount of $3,800.00.
D. Request to appropriate forfeiture funds to erect fencing around new K-9
Training area at Barry University in the amount of $1,500.00
The Clerk read the items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Johnson moved approval of the Consent
Agenda. Mr. Cook seconded the motion. Mr. Boyle indicated that there was a resident's name
incorrectly spelled (Mr. Grody should be Mr. Drody on Page Four, Item #4) in the February 7,
1995 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. The vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #2 VILLAGE CLERK
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 518(B) OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
ORDINANCE NUMBER 270, AS AMENDED; LIMITING AUTHORIZING
FENCING MATERIALS FOR CERTAIN CORNER LOTS; PROVIDING
EFFECTIVE DATE. Second and Final Reading
The Clerk read the caption of the Ordinance. Mr. Boyle moved approval. Mr. Johnson seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
B. RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL ACCEPTING
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO
DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY AT 374 N.E. 95TH STREET A MIAMI
SHORES HISTORIC LANDMARK COVENANT IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY.
The Clerk read the caption of the Resolution. Ms. Kimberly Logan -Hynes spoke on behalf of the
homeowners as a representative of the Historic Preservation Board. She gave details of the
house as to its architectural style, date of construction, and builder. Mayor Heffernan, for the
benefit of the public, asked Ms. Logan -Hynes to explain the benefits of having an historically
designated home. Ms. Logan -Hynes and Mr. Bittner, Chairman of the Historic Preservation
Board, stated a number of benefits to the homeowner, including the possibility of future tax
advantages if the Village Council approves of a plan which the Historic Preservation Board will
propose at a future meeting. Mr. Cook expressed his support of tax concessions for historically
designated homes and his hope that when the issue is raised, the next seated Council considers
the benefits to the surrounding neighborhood for increased property values. Mr. Boyle moved
approval of the Resolution. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor.
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ITEM #3 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Clerk read the announcements.
ITEM #4 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Loretta Olsen Spoke about Unity Day and the speedy construction of the Fire
Station.
Prospero G. Herrera, II Spoke about a Yard Sale at the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church
on Saturday, February 25, 1995.
ITEM #5 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Johnson Spoke about the Mayor's Ball. Stated that he is proud to be a
resident and businessman in Miami Shores.
Mr. Boyle Spoke about the Mobile Patrollers' dedication to the Village.
He also commended the Village Hall staff for the high marks
earned in the recent "Rootman" survey.
Mayor Heffernan Spoke about the Mayor's Ball and thanked all the people
involved in making it such a success.
ITEM #6 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 P.M.
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