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06-20-2000 Regular Meeting• • • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Miami Shores Village Council Meeting was held on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at the Village Hall commencing at 7:30 PM with the following members present: PRESENT: Mayor Ulmer Bob Blum Al Davis Steve Loffredo Mary Ross Agosta ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney CONSIDERATIONS 1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Fugazzi A) APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 6, 2000 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Ms. Agosta moved approval of the June 6, 2000 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 18 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A SECTION BEGINNING WITH SECTION NUMBER 18-62, "MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM", CREATING A NEW, SEPARATE PENSION PLAN FOR POLICE OFFICERS, REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS/PARAGRAPHS REFERRING TO POLICE OFFICER BENEFITS CONTAINED IN SECTIONS 18-36 THROUGH 18-61, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Clerk read the caption of the Ordinance. Mr. Benton briefly advised the Council regarding the Statutory change which necessitated splitting the Pension Plans. Mr. Benton introduced Attorney Steve Cypen, the Village's special counsel on pension issues. Mr. Cypen offered background information regarding the Ordinance and provided the Council with proposed amendments which are necessary to fall within the state guidelines. Mr. Cypen indicated that the changes are not substantive and would not necessitate reverting back to a first reading status. • Ms. Agosta solicited Mr. Sarafan's opinion, who confirmed that Council could move forward and adopt the Ordinance on second reading. Mayor Ulmer confirmed that an individual could not serve on both the general employee and the police employee pension board and that appointees could be made prior to the next pension board meeting. Ms. Agosta moved approval of the Ordinance as amended on second reading. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer opened the floor for Public Comment. Hearing none, Mayor Ulmer called the question and the vote was unanimous in favor. 2) VILLAGE MANAGER Tom Benton A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET. Mr. Benton indicated that the budget represents a fluid document that will change over the five year period of time, and explained the process used to develop the plan. Mr. Benton introduced Mark Malatak, the Village's Finance Director. Mr. Malatak outlined the proposed dollar amount for the fiscal year 2000-2001 and the various funding sources. Individual Council Members asked for clarification on certain line items, but no changes were made to the proposed list of capital projects. Mayor Ulmer suggested that the Administration change the language on Item Number 7 from Village Hall Roof to Village Hall Roof and Renovation. Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt the • Resolution approving and appropriating funds for the capital project budget. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer opened the floor for public comment. As no one wished to speak on the issue, Mayor Ulmer closed public comment and asked for the vote which was unanimous in favor. • 3) VILLAGE COUNCIL Mayor Ulmer A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE BISCAYNE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Mayor Ulmer asked for a motion to recess the meeting and reconvene in the conference room and further, once the meeting is reconvened, to do away with Robert's Rules of Order. Mr. Davis made the motion as requested. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. The meeting was recessed at 8:00 PM and reconvened in the Conference Room of Village Hall at 8:10 PM. Mayor Ulmer provided background information regarding the status of the plans and project, and indicated that the DOT has provided the Village with four options regarding the improvement project. He recited the options as follows: 1) Do nothing 2) Mill & resurface only 3) 10 foot wide median or 4) 10 foot wide median. Mayor Ulmer stated that he had previously proposed a 15' center median but that option is no longer an alternative. Page 2 • • Mayor Ulmer moved to endorse the DOT's plan as currently designed, with suggested changes at 99th Street to allow for an entry/access point for the pool by providing a break in the median at or a full median cut. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer offered his interpretation of the DOT's current plans, providing those in attendance with information regarding the plan's features and changes from the previous sets. Council discussion centered around the need for safety in and out of the Country Club/Aquatic Center (at the least a turn lane), beautification plans and the requirements relating to medians in relation to U -Turns versus turn lanes. Mayor Ulmer indicated that he would like to get a consensus of the Council and have a resolution drafted and adopted, so that the Council can move forward with the business of the Village. He stated his belief that the DOT will work with the Village once the Council gives an endorsement of a specific plan. Mayor Ulmer opened the floor for Public Comment. Leon Newman Mr. Newman spoke about the need to take action and then attempt to negotiate with the DOT. Melody Elliott Ms. Elliott presented a list of questions that should be considered. Brian Masters Mr. Masters spoke about the safety concerns and indicated that there are many problems with the plan but understands that the Village does not have the final say in the plan. Cesar Sastre Mr. Sastre spoke about the need to get turn lanes for the safety of people going to the new aquatic center. Bob Williamson Mr. Williamson asked the Council to think about a plan which will provide the safest access to the most number of people. Gigi Crop Ms. Crop spoke about rear access to the homes along Biscayne Boulevard and her thoughts that more lights should be installed. Carol King Ms. King spoke about the safety of children crossing the Boulevard. Herta Holly Ms. Holly spoke about the only options available to the Village. Bekky Leonard Ms. Leonard stated that safe access to the aquatic center is important and believes that some type of improvement project to the Boulevard should be accomplished. Betty Lasch Ms. Lasch stated that property values along the Boulevard will increase. • Karen Avril Ms. Avril stated that she is very upset with the plans and her belief that DOT lied. Page 3 • T. F. Chambers Mr. Chambers spoke about the safety for the people going to the pool. Ruben Vicente Mr. Vicente offered his opinion on the sidewalk installation. He expressed his preference for moving the sidewalks back from the roadway. Dennis Elliott Echoed Mr. Vicente's comments regarding the sidewalks. Denise Ede Aloise Ms. Aloise spoke about narrower lanes and slower traffic. Mayor Ulmer closed public comment. Further Council discussion ensued regarding various alternatives for the sidewalk placements. Following these discussions, it was the consensus of the Council to further research the sidewalk placement issue. Mayor Ulmer then amended his original motion, moving to direct the Village Manager and Village Attorney to draft a resolution to endorse the DOT plan calling for a 20 foot center median with the following modifications: Installation of a left turn lane, or preferably a full intersection with a signal, at approximately Station 99 which is the entrance to the aquatic center; that the median break in the left turn lane at Station 88 be moved up to about 88 plus 50, and the turn lane be moved accordingly; and that the Biscayne Boulevard northbound traffic lane onto N.E. 6th Avenue be reinstated, including the traffic signal, and that the traffic signal be timed to the one at N.E. 87th Street. In addition, it is requested that the DOT generally work with the Village on other details of the plan. Ms. Agosta accepted the amended motion. Mayor Ulmer called for a vote which resulted in a 4-1 decision in favor of the motion, with Mr. Loffredo dissenting. 4) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk read the announcements. 5) PUBLIC COMMENTS Bob Williamson Mr. Williamson suggested that when construction of the Boulevard project is begun, a committee be formed. David Avril Mr. Avril expressed his desire to move forward with the plans for the project. 6) COUNCIL COMMENTS None of the Council Members wished to make any comments. 7) ADJOURNMENT The June 20, 2000 Council Meeting was adjourned at 10:05 PM. Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC, Village Clerk Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor Page 4 • • • RESOLUTION NO. 1017-00 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S BISCAYNE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLAN WHICH CALLS FOR A 20 FOOT CENTER MEDIAN, WITH SPECIFIC MODIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) has embarked on a roadway improvement project for Biscayne Boulevard; and WHEREAS, The project plans call for roadway improvements to the section of Biscayne Boulevard that runs through Miami Shores Village; and WHEREAS, The Village Council wishes to have the Village Administration work with the DOT to design the improvements in a manner which will enhance roadway safety, traffic flow and the aesthetic appearance of the Boulevard while maintaining the residential nature of the neighborhood; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, SECTION 1. That the Village Council endorses the DOT roadway improvement plan which calls for a 20 foot center median with extensive landscaping, provided that DOT gives consideration to the following proposed modifications to said plan: a) Installation of a left turn lane, or preferably a full intersection with a signal, at approximately Station 99 which is the entrance to the aquatic center. b) That the median break in the left turn lane at Station 88 be moved up to about 88 plus 50, and the turn lane be moved accordingly. c) That the Biscayne Boulevard northbound traffic lane onto N.E. 6th Avenue northbound, be reinstated, including the traffic signal, and for that signal to be timed to correspond with the traffic signal at N.E. 87th Street. d) That the utility lines be relocated underground. • • • SECTION 2. That the Village respectfully requests that DOT generally work and coordinate with the Village, through the Village Manager, on other details of the improvement plans. SECTION 3. This Resolution will be effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5th DAY OF JULY , 2000. AI IEST: Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC Village Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Richard Sarafan Village Attorney Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor