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12-01-1998 Regular Meeting• MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council took place on Tuesday, December 1, 1998 at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 PM with the following members present: PRESENT: Mayor Agosta Michael Boyle Louis Imburgia Stephen Loffredo Cesar Sastre ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney PRESENTATION Mayor Agosta presented Patricia Varney with a plaque in appreciation for her years of service to the Village. CONSIDERATIONS 1. MINUTES A. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 17, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Mr. Sastre moved approval of the Minutes as submitted. Mr. Boyle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 2. FINANCE DIRECTOR Patricia Varney A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND THE POOL CONTINGENCY FUND. Mrs. Varney explained the information as contained in both Mr. Benton's and her memos, stating the need for Council approval to appropriate the funds from the Fund Balance. Mr. Loffredo asked for particulars 011 a number of the items listed on the request list, including the need for a Motor Pool Office, Leak Detection Equipment, Beautification expenses, Chipper Field Bridge, Lap Top Computer Matching Grant. Mr. Benton and Chief Masten, respectively, responded to Mr. Loffredo's questioned with respect to the need for the capital items. Mr. Sastre moved to approve the appropriation of funding as outlined in Mr. Benton's and Mrs. Varney's memos. Mr. Boyle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. • • • B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE FINANCING FOR NEW 1998/99 BUDGETED VEHICLES WITH SUNTRUST BANK. Mr. Benton requested that this item be tabled to a future meeting due to the unfavorable terms quoted from SunTrust Bank. 3. VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL TO CONTRACT WITH DEROSE & SLOPEY CONSULTING ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,000 TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, BIDDING DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE BOND REFERENDUM, AND SUBJECT TO CONTRACT REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY. Mr. Benton offered background information on the item, indicating that in order to move forward with the aquatic facility, documents need to be developed for bidding purposes. Mr. Benton stated that although the original proposal is over a year old, Mr. DeRose has agreed to complete the next phase of the project for the quoted price of $135,000. Mr. Loffredo moved to approve, as per the Manager's recommendations. Mr. Boyle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Loffredo inquired as to an opening date of the new facility. Mr. DeRose estimated that the facility would be ready to open in the Spring of 2000. B. REQUEST APPROVAL TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE TO CONTRACT WITH ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS INTERNATIONALE TO PRODUCE THE 1999 FIREWORKS DISPLAY. Mr. Benton explained why he believes the Council should waive the bid procedure and allow the Village to contract with Zambelli to produce the 1999 Fireworks Display, including Zambelli's technical expertise and past performances within the Shores. Mr. Boyle moved to waive the bid procedure and award contract to Zambelli Fireworks Internationale. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 4. VILLAGE ATTORNEY Richard Sarafan A. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE AND SCOTT BARNWELL. Mr. Sarafan stated that the item is a personnel issue which has been reviewed by himself, the labor attorney, Chief Masten and Mr. Benton. Mr. Sarafan indicated that the agreement is in order and should be approved. Mr. Sastre moved approval of the settlement agreement. Mr. Imburgia seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Page 2 • 5. VILLAGE COUNCIL Stephen Loffredo A. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION. Mr. Loffredo stated that due to the success of the initial installation of a speed hump on Park Drive in the vicinity of the Field House, he would like to propose the installation of a second speed hump on Park Drive, between N.E. 90th and 91' Streets. Mr. Loffredo reminded the Council that he had originally suggested this location for a speed hump. Mayor Agosta expressed her concerns regarding the possibility of more and more requests for speed humps. She stated that perhaps requests should be reviewed and initially approved by the Planning & Zoning Board. Mr. Loffredo offered his opinion that he believes the installation of a speed hump between N.E. 90th and 91' Streets to be a "real" test location, unlike the hump near the Field House. He agreed with Mayor Agosta regarding the involvement of the Planning & Zoning Board for future requests for installation. Mr. Loffredo moved to request permission from the County to install an additional speed hum on Park Drive, midway between N.E. 90th and 91' Streets. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Discussion regarding the differing heights for speed humps was discussed. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS • The Village Clerk read the announcements. • 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Wyoming Williams Ms. Williams spoke about the neighborhood problems on N.W. 2nd Place. 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo thanked the Council for their affirmative vote for the installation of a speed hump on Park Drive between N.E. 90th and 91' Street. Additionally, Mr. Loffredo thanked Ms. Williams for bringing the condition of N.W. rd Place to the Council's attention. Cesar Sastre Mr. Sastre wished everyone a happy holiday season. Louis Imburgia Mr. Imburgia advised the Council on how to obtain the correct height during speed hump construction and wished everyone a happy holiday season. Michael Boyle Mr. Boyle expressed his appreciation to Patricia Varney for her diligence over the years as the Village's Finance Director and wished her well in her new job. Mr. Boyle wished everyone a happy holiday. Page 3 • • • Mayor Agosta Mayor Agosta echoed the sentiments offered by Mr. Boyle regarding Mrs. Varney. Additionally, Mayor Agosta outlined some of the upcoming holiday events and wished everyone a safe and happy holiday. 9. ADJOURNMENT The Village Council Meeting of December 1, 1998 was adjourned at 8:20 PM. Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC Village Clerk Page 4 Mary Ross Agosta, Mayor