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01-18-2000 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Council was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at the Village Hall commencing at 7:30 PM with the following members present: PRESENT: Mayor Mark Ulmer Bob Blum Al Davis Steve Loffredo Mary Ross Agosta ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Betty Arguelles, Recording Secretary CONSIDERATIONS 1. MINUTES A) APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 4, 2000 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the January 4, 2000 Council Meeting Minutes. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Benton introduced Mr. Allyn Berg, the Village's new Planning & Zoning Director. 2. VILLAGE COUNCIL A) DISCUSSION REGARDING SOUND MEDIATION FOR NE 104m STREET RESIDENTS ABUTTING NEW AQUATIC FACILITY Councilman Stephen Loffredo Mr. Loffredo offered background information regarding the issue and the process of the aquatic center site plan. He indicated that he is looking for a consensus of the Council to make a commitment to the residents of 104t Street, that if a noise problem develops, appropriate remedies will be made. Mr. Loffredo further stated that he does not believe the Council can decide on any action to take until the center is built. He stated that he is not prepared to make a formal motion. Mayor Ulmer confirmed with Mr. Sarafan that a consensus of the Council would not bind the Council for the future. Mr. Sarafan stated his opinion that it is inappropriate for the Council to commit themselves now, without know what, if any, types of problems may occur. He • further stated that residents can speak to the members of the Council individually. Ms. Agosta offered her opinion on the issue, indicating that she would be prepared to address any noise problems that exist once the facility is built. She further stated that she has communicated this to Mr. Cudlipp via writing. Mayor Ulmer, after confirming that Mr. Loffredo did not wish to make a motion, asked whether any other Council members wanted to comment prior to moving to the next agenda item. Mr. Loffredo summarized his thoughts and the spoke of the correspondence between Mr. Cudlipp and representatives of the Village. • • B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL WALL FOR O'DELL MANORS ALONG NW 3' AVENUE Councilman Stephen Loffredo Mr. Loffredo outlined the background of the O'Dell area wall and stated his belief that a wall/fence should be continued around the comer to N.W. 3rd Avenue. He suggested the possibility of erecting a chain link fence and then planting bougainvillea as a more cost effective barrier than the pre -fab wall. Mr. Loffredo then moved to authorize the Village Manager to create a fence adjoining the existing wall which ends at 93rd Street and N.W. 3rd Avenue, running it north bound to approximately 50' - 70' feet short of the terminus of the existing wall, thereafter to add 50' to 70' of additional fence and to plant bougainvillea in an attractive manner. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion. Council discussion centered around the appearance of the new wall and various ways that the wall could be made more attractive. Additionally, Council members expressed their thoughts that any additional wall should be constructed of the same material and in the same manner as the newly erected wall, rather than with fencing and plant materials. Following further discussions regarding the cost of extending the wall and concerns about beautification conditions being included in the motion, Mr. Loffredo withdrew his original motion and Ms. Agosta withdrew her second. Mr. Loffredo then moved to authorize the Village Manager to have the wall contractor extend the existing wall to close the gap along N.W. 3rd Avenue. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer opened the floor for public comment on the issue. Madison Carter Mr. Carter spoke of the need for extending the wall and thanked the Council for their consideration With no one else wishing to comment on this issue, Mayor Ulmer called for a vote, which was unanimous in favor of the motion. 3. VILLAGE MANAGER A) AWARD OF NEWSLETTER AND PRINTING BID. Mr. Benton introduced Rich Freeman, Community Development/Code Enforcement Director, who would be presenting the item. Mr. Freeman provided information regarding the submitted bids for the Newsletter Design/Development and the monthly printing. He stated that it was the Page 2 • recommendation of the staff to award the bid to To The Letter for the monthly copywriting, and Enterprise Printing for the monthly printing. Council members asked for clarification of the proposals received and the cost comparisons. Ms. Agosta moved to accept the staff recommendations and award the bids to To The Letter and Enterprise Printing in the amount of $20,424. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Following further discussion regarding the length of the agreements to be entered into, Ms. Agosta amended her original motion to include language that the contracts will be reviewed on a fiscal year basis. Mr. Loffredo accepted the amendment to the motion. Mayor Ulmer called for a vote which was 4 to 1 in favor, with Mayor Ulmer opposing the motion. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Recording Secretary read the announcements 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dottie Yates Ms. Yates spoke about the O'Dell Section wall. Pat Cocchi Ms. Cocchi spoke about the aquatic center. Michael Cudlipp Mr. Cudlipp spoke about a sound barrier for the aquatic center. Bekky Leonard Ms. Leonard announced the next general meeting of the Property Owner's • Association to be held on Monday, January 31, 2000 at 7:00 PM at the Community Center. • 6. COUNCIL COMMENTS Al Davis Mr. Davis invited everyone to attend Unity Day. Mary Ross Agosta No comment. Bob Blum Mr. Blum stated that he is proud to be a resident and businessman in Miami Shores Village. Steve Loffredo Ditto to the previously stated comments. Mayor Ulmer Mayor Ulmer spoke about Unity Day and his recent "State of the Village" address at the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT The January 18, 2000 Council meeting was adjourned at 8:48 PM. Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC - Village Clerk Mark Ulmer, Mayor Page 3