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07-06-1999 Regular Meeting• MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 PM with the following members present: PRESENT: Mayor Ulmer Al Davis Steve Loffredo ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney ABSENT: Robert Blum Mary Ross Agosta PRESENTATIONS Ms. Alice Burch presented the Council with the Annual Report of the Brockway Memorial • Library. Tallahassee Lobbyist, Robert Levy, addressed the Council regarding the efforts made on behalf of the Village during the last State Legislative Session. Mayor Ulmer presented an appreciation gift to State Representative Beryl Roberts. CONSIDERATIONS 1. VILLAGE CLERK Barbara Fuga7zi A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 15, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Mr. Loffredo moved to approve the June 15, 1999 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. B. AWARD OF BID TO CONSTRUCT A PRE -FABRICATED CONCRETE WALL IN THE O'DELL SECTION OF MIAMI SHORES TO COLD SPOT A/C IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,590. • Mr. Benton indicated that the Village has yet to obtain signatures on three of the property easements for the neighborhood. He requested that the item be tabled to the July 20, 1999 Council Meeting. Mr. Loffredo commented that he would like to see this project move more quickly and asked for specifics on the difficulties in obtaining the necessary easements. Mr. Benton assured Mr. Loffredo, his fellow Council Members, and the public, that the Village is • • • aggressively pursuing the remaining property owners to obtain signatures. Mr. Sarafan suggested that the item remain tabled until all of the signatures are obtained. It was the consensus of the Council to have the item continued. C. APPEAL OF DECISIONS MADE BY THE VILLAGE'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DENYING CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY AND A WOODEN DOOR WITH ORNAMENTAL IRON OUTSIDE DOOR Mayor Ulmer explained to the appellants that they have the option, due to only three Council Members being present, to have the appeal heard which will require a unanimous vote by the Council, or to continue the item once again. Mayor Ulmer asked that Mr. Sarafan outline the standards which the Council needs to consider in their decision. Mr. Sarafan stated that three votes are required. Mr. Newman, the appellant, stated that he wished to have the Council hear the appeal. Mr. Loffredo stated that on the recent historic home tour, one of the homes had an iron door similar to the one being discussed. He stated his opinion that the Historic Preservation Board should be consistent in granting certificates of appropriateness. Mr. Newman outlined the basis for his appeal, indicating his belief that he and his wife's safety should be considered in the decision making process regarding the door, and the fact that no evidence was brought forward to substantiate the Board members claims that homes built in 1926 did not have circular driveways. Mr. Sarafan stated that Board member, Inez Hegedus -Garcia had provided him with a copy of the "Standards" which are referenced in the Code, but he had not had a chance to review them. Mr. Sarafan further indicated that he had been provided a draft copy of Meeting Minutes if the Council wished to review them. Mayor Ulmer and Mr. Loffredo asked to see the Minutes and the Standards. Clarification regarding the original requests of the homeowners was provided and subsequently Mr. Davis moved to grant the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness for the requested door and circular driveway, reversing the ruling of the Historic Preservation Board. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. A short discussion regarding the need to have someone from the Historic Preservation Board present during the appeal process ensued. D. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ENDORSING COUNTY MAYOR ALEX PENELAS' REQUEST FOR A ONE CENT SALES TAX INCREASE FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, TO FUND THE TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Mr. Davis moved to table this item until all members of the Council could be present. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Upon clarifying the requirements of the Charter regarding taking action on an item, Mayor Ulmer passed the gavel to Mr. Davis and moved to table the item until the next possible meeting (July 15). Mr. Loffredo seconded this motion and a vote was taken which was unanimous in favor. Page 2 • 2. VILLAGE COUNCIL/VILLAGE MANAGER A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REAFFIRMATION OF THE AQUATIC FACILITY SITE PLAN. Mayor Mark Ulmer B. APPROVAL OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE AQUATIC FACILITY SELECTION COMMITTEE'S RANKING OF SUBMITTING CONSTRUCTION FIRMS. Tom Benton Due to a declared conflict on Item 2B, the Council could not take any action. Mayor Ulmer, after hearing of the conflict, chose to withdraw Item 2A, indicating that the two items could be considered at the next meeting. Mayor Ulmer advised those in attendance of his suggestions to slightly modify the site plans originally approved. C. STAFF REPORT AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON A CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL. Tom Benton Mr. Benton provided highlights of the information contained within the report and outlined the critical areas. Mr. Benton stated that due to the complexity and specia i7ed nature of compiling the data for an application, the Village would be unable to accomplish the task without outside assistance. Mr. Benton reviewed the funding/revenue information provided, indicating an annual • operating shortfall of $127,493 for a school with 120 students. Mr. Benton introduced Richard Freeman, the Village's Community Development Director, who compiled the analysis report. • Discussions between the Council and Administration centered around the various formulas used in computing the revenue and cost figures and the number of students. Mayor Ulmer expressed that he is in favor a trying to do a charter high school but is concerned regarding the continuing operating deficits. Mr. Loffredo stated his intent in bringing this item to the Council, which is to have the Council and community start to think of the possibilities. Mr. Loffredo stated that based on the information provided, it is not feasible for the Village to apply for a charter high school, but that the Village could think about expanding the current Charter for the middle school, amending it to include a high school. Mr. Davis expressed his support for all school, but stated that he does not believe support should come from the Village's funds. Mayor Ulmer agreed with his colleagues and again stated that there is a value attached to the Charter Middle School. He stated his concerns regarding the ongoing operational subsidy required by the Charter School. Mayor Ulmer stated his intent to have an item on the July 20, 1999 Council Meeting Agenda regarding a proposal to set up trust funds for the local schools, including the Charter School, Miami Shores Elementary, and Horace Mann. It is his intent to have the Village match contributions on a 4 to 1 ratio, with a specific cap on the Village's exposure, and eventually reducing the Village's contributions and have the Charter School be self- sufficient. Page 3 u. 11111 D. DISCUSSION REGARDING A PERMANENT BUILDING FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL Councilman Loffredo Mr. Loffredo introduced his item, offering background information regarding the present location of the middle school and the fact that a permanent location and building site is important in order for the school to continue to operate. Mr. Loffredo introduced Max Sturman, a local architect familiar with the building or renovation of school buildings, to provide the Council with some information regarding the space/land requirements. Upon the conclusion of Mr. Sturman's presentation, Mr. Loffredo indicated that perhaps the Village can persuade Barry University to donate 3 or 4 acres of land along 112t Terrace (and only 1 block in width), which would not interfere with Barry's future plans but which would be sufficient to build a school building. Again, Mr. Loffredo would like the Council and the community to continue to think of these issues. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk read the announcements. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS IPJorge This resident spoke about the charter school and that there were 200 students graduated from the Miami Shores Elementary School 5th Grade. T.F. Chambers Mr Chambers spoke about the statistics between the regular public schools and the Charter School. Ron Rena Mr. Rena indicated he is the principal of the Sunrise Charter School which is sponsored by North Lauderdale. 5. COUNCIL COMMENTS Steve Loffredo Thanked the Council for their patience and that he is looking to find a middle ground. Mayor Ulmer Mayor Ulmer thanked the audience and wished his wife a Happy Birthday. 6. ADJOURNMENT The July 6, 1999 Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:18 PM. Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC - Village Clerk Page 4 Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor