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09-03-1996 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Council was held on Tuesday, September �, 1996 at the Village Hall, commencing at 9:25 P.M. with the following members present: PRESENT: Mayor Imburgia Cesar Sastre Michael Boyle William Heffernan Mary Ross Agosta ALSO PRESENT: Michael R. Couz7o, Jr. Barbara A. Fugazzi Mark S. Ulmer CONSIDERATIONS ITEM #1 CONSENT AGENDA A. MINUTES B. RATIFICATION OF THE FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S CON'T'RACT C. APPROVAL OF THE FY97 STORMWATER BUDGET Mr. Boyle moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Heffernan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM #2 VILLAGE COUNCIL Michael H. Boyle A. APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FORMULATED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL AT THE WORKSHOP PRIOR TO THIS EVENING'S COUNCIL MEETING REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER. Mr. Boyle highlighted the results of the Workshop Meeting, indicating the Council consensus that Mr. Couz7o has done an exceptional and outstanding job over the past year. Mr. Boyle restated Mr. Heffernan's compensation suggestion of an immediate 5% net bonus to be paid and an additional 10% merit increase be awarded effective October 1, 1996. It was confirmed that monies were available to provide the above. Mr. Boyle moved to accept the compensation recommendations as outlined by Mr. Heffernan. Mr. Heffernan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM #3 VILLAGE CLERK Barbara Fugaz7i A. APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Applicant = Maria Temkin The Village Clerk indicated that Ms. Temkin was not present but that the Council had received her application and that Mrs. Temkin currently serves on the Historic Preservation Board. Mr. Heffernan moved to appoint Maria Temkin to the Library Board of Trustees. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM #4 VILLAGE MANAGER Michael R. Couz7o, Jr. A. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SHORES PERFORMING ARTS THEATER. Mr. Couz7o indicated that as the grant funds are due to be received within the next few weeks, he is looking for direction from the Council regarding further pursuit of monies for the theater. In addition, Mr. Couz7o would like to hear the Council's thoughts on the future of the theater. Mr. Conz7o introduced Mr. Christopher Bishop from the Theater. Mr. Bishop stated that he has been named the Artistic Director of the theater. He outlined plans for the upcoming season and indicated that they would be proceeding with a capital fundraising campaign. Mr. Bishop stated that the theater would have smaller productions than in the past. Mr. Sastre asked about $220,000 worth of grant funds which had been spoken about during a Council Meeting. Mr. Bishop stated that those funds are connected to a larger grant in relation to the Performing Arts Theater and those funds should not be relied upon. Mrs. Ross Agosta asked what the relationship between the theater and the Village will be. Mr. Couz7o stated that this question needs to be researched and several options will be presented with the completed feasibility study. Mr. Couz7o asked the Council if they wanted him to continue his efforts regarding grants, contractual relationships, etc. Mrs. Ross Agosta stated her belief that the theater should be saved. Mr. Boyle stated that he would like to see something positive happen with the theater. He spoke of the amount of time the Village has been assisting the theater and his impression that it is a pivotal point in the theater's existence. Mayor Imburgia stated that previous Council's and previous Mayor's Task Force's have been supporting the theater. Mr. Heffernan, in reviewing the lease agreement, pointed out that the option on the lease has expired. Mr. Bishop stated that there has been an additional extension. Mr. Sastre stated that the Council and Administration should look at all options. Partnership/Relationship options were discussed, with examples cited, i.e. Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Couz7o should keep pursuing grants for the theater. Mr. Couz7o stated that he would be putting a theater advisory board together in order to evaluate the results of the feasibility study. Page 2 ITEM #5 VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Fugazzi A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 9-42 (5) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING CHARGES FOR A ONE (1) THIRTY -GALLON CAN TWICE A WEEK COMMERCIAL SERVICE, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. To be Adopted on an Emergency Basis. The Clerk read the caption of the Ordinance. Mayor Imburgia called for public comment. There was no public comment. Mr. Heffernan moved to adopt the proposed Ordinance amendment. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270, ARTICLE IV, SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR BOOKSTORES AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE B-2 DISTRICT; PROHIBITING SALES AND DISPLAY OF CERTAIN DEPICTIONS OF SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE B-2 DISTRICT; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Second and Final Reading The Clerk read the caption of the Ordinance. Mayor Imburgia called for public comment. There was no public comment. Mr. Ulmer stated that the Council may want to amend the hours of operation as currently allowed within the Ordinance. The consensus of the Council was to amend the hours of operation to read "no operation between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM." Discussion and motions regarding the proper procedure to follow to amend the Ordinance and to subsequently adopt the amended Ordinance ensued. Mr. Heffernan moved to adopt the Ordinance. Mrs. Ross Agosta seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Heffernan moved to amend the Ordinance as to the hours of operation. Mrs. Ross Agosta seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM #6 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk read the announcements. ITEM #7 PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per speaker) Mark Saiz Mr. Saiz announced the next PTA Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 11, at 7:00 PM and the general meeting will be on Wednesday, September 18, at 7:00 PM. Michael Timms Mr. Timms indicated he was a new resident and would be attending the Council Meetings. Page 3 ITEM #8 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mary Ross Agosta Mrs. Ross Agosta reminded viewers that school is open and to drive carefully and the importance of voting. Cesar Sastre No comment. William Heffernan No comment. Michael Boyle Mr. Boyle wished everyone a nice evening. Mayor Imburgia GOOD NIGHT ITEM #9 ADJOURNMENT The September 3, 1996 regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 10:29 P.M. le X - Barbara A. Fugazzi, Village Clerk Page 4 Louis S. Imb gia, Jr., M