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07-20-1965 Regular Meeting 45 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL July 20, 1965 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , July 20, 1965, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Mayor Dean R. Claussen Richard M. Lund Ray L. Clement Elwood Jones James A. Dixon, Jr. Absent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Claussen and the invocation given by Rev. Floyd Folsom of the Miami Shores Baptist Church. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Inasmuch as there were approximately 50 citizens present who appeared to be interested in Council action on the proposed cultural center, Mayor Claussen informed everyone that the Council did not plan to discuss the cultural center today, that the Council would not be meeting during August and that everyone would be notified when it is to be considered again. Concerning the appointment of a Planning Board member, Mr. Jones moved that Mr. Emrys Harris be reappointed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Appointment of two citizens to the Pension Board - Mr. Dixon moved the reappointment of Mr. J. Harrell Powell and Mrs. David Cunningham. 7/20/65 -2- Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. A proposal was made by the Hill York Service Co. for a 616 discount on a year's advance payment of the air conditioning service contract at the Country Club. Mr. Clement moved that we continue paying on a monthly basis. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. In the discussion that followed it was suggested that this be approved if they will put up a bond. The motion and second were then withdrawn and Mr. Dixon moved that this be approved subject to submission of a performance bond approved by the Village Attorney. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed 4/1 with Mr. Clement dissenting. Mr. Gordon Boulton presented an insurance refund check in the amount of $11, 129. 33 in connection with our retrospective insurance cover- age. Mr. Boulton explained that this came about through the cooperation of the Village departments in loss control on Workman's Compensation and from good experience on Village liability. Mayor Claussen explained that the retrospective insurance coverage was recommended by the Village insur- ance Board composed of Frank O. Pruitt, Julian A. Frix, Duke Reynolds and Gordon Boulton. The new pool director, Jerry Farmer, was introduced to the Council. The Council set Tuesday evening, September 7th as the next date for a joint meeting at the Country Club with Golf Committee members. Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously the following dates were set for budget and Equalization 7/20657 -3- Board hearings: September 28, 7:30 p. m. - Budget Hearing September 28 and 29 - Equalization Board At the Planning Board meeting of July 8, 1965, approval was recommended for a 4-unit apartment building with a 15 sq. ft. area variance, to be constructed on parts of Lots 23 and 24, Block 63, Miami Shores Sub. , with the added request for a pitched roof. After a review of these plans Mr. Lund moved that the action of the Planning Board be approved subject to the change to a pitched roof. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. The Planning Board also approved the parking lot plans for the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church on the north side of 96th Street, east of 6th Avenue with the recommendation that the alley traffic be one way running east or that there be a "Right Turn Only" sign on 6th Ave. at the alley exit. Mr. Clement moved that the Council uphold the Planning Board with one-way traffic east in the alley unless they come back for further action. After some discussion this motion was withdrawn. The Village Manager advised the Council that this plan has been changed somewhat in that the Church would also like a driveway off 96th St. The Mayor asked if the drainage area had been checked by the Building Inspector. Mr. Lund moved that the Council refer this back to the Planning Board for drainage and traffic check. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. A petition was received from lady golfers complaining about the air conditioning in the ladies locker room. The Village Manager reported that the situation has been satisfactorily remedied. 7/20/65 -4- A letter was received from Jack Thomas, realtor, offering to sell the Village two bayfront lots at the foot of 91st Terrace. Mr. Clement moved that the Council is not interested in purchasing these lots. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. Concerning Council meetings in August, Mr. Jones moved that the Council adjourn for the month of August. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. A proposal was made by the Village Manager to make preliminary plans for a future sewer system. In this connection he read a proposed resolution directing the Village Manager to negotiate with North Miami for sewerage disposal. Mr. McCall pointed out that federal loans can be secured for engineering surveys of this type; that the estimated cost of a collection system is one million and a half with engineering fees of $150, 000. Mr. McCall also stated the federal government will loan money to construct sewers at 410 interest, re-payable in 30 years. Further, it was suggested that the Village could levy a utility tax of 1016 on water bills and set it aside for a period of years for future installation of a sewer system. This resolution is for approval to negotiate for a contract subject to our making use of it; to assure us of a disposal facility if we are forced to use it. Mr. Clement moved that this resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and RESOLUTION NO. 448 was unanimously passed and adopted. Mr. Clement felt we should vote on a utility tax. Mr. Lund stated he was in favor of looking into this and other capital improvements, that we 49 7/20/6 -5- should have a priority list of our needs. Mr. Dixon thought we should give consideration to a capital improvement program but didn't think we should rush into some studies without some idea that it is something the majority of the citizens approve of. A report was made by the Village Manager concerning golf club winter guest play and a proposed resolution read limiting the number of guests and when they may play. Mr. Dixon moved that this resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund. In the discussion that followed Mr. Lund suggested having the Village Attorney redraw this resolution for the first meeting in September. The motion and the second were withdrawn. Mr. Lund then moved that the proposed resolution be referred to the City Attorney for re-drawing and appropriate wording for presentation at the first meeting in September. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A previous decision had been made by the Council to increase the non-resident pool dues and action was requested to effect this change. Mr. Dixon moved that the fees be increased from $60. 00 to 75. 00 plus taxes for a non-resident family and from $35. 00 to 65. 00 for non-resident single member- ships at the pool, to become effective immediately. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. A proposed resolution was read to increase the swimming pool budget to provide a salary agreed on for the new swimming pool director. Mr. Clement moved that this resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon. Mr. Lund then pointed out that it was not the intention of the 7/20/65 -6- Council to include the Swimming Association's fees in the total salary of the director. The motion and its second were withdrawn. The resolution was re-written to stipulate a salary for the first 9 months of $800. 00 per month, with the money derived from swim lessons to be returned to the Village up to $3780. 00 during this period and further, that the Swimming Association is expected to pay the pool director not less than $3600. 00 during this 9-month period. Mr. Clement moved that this resolution be approved as amended. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and RESOLUTION NO. 449 was unanimously passed and adopted. After a review of the list of current bills, Mr. Clement moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. A request was made to provide Village teenage boys with a special permit to fish at the bayfront during daylight hours which has been prohibited since 1954. After some discussion the Council voiced agreement to continue enforcement of this regulation. In reference to the proposed cultural center, Mr. James Dunaway, President of the Chamber of Commerce, pointed out the many instances of cars being parked in front of residences near the churches and the movie theatre in Miami Shores which has not caused hardships. Mr. Dunaway felt that we should have sufficient civic pride to allow parking in front of the home s. Mr. Glenn Partin, 149 N. E. 93rd St. , stated the parking was not the issue but the expenditure of unnecessary funds. 7/20/65 -7- Mayor Claussen stated that a hearing on this subject was held and that the Council did not intend to discuss it further at this meeting. A letter and resolution was received from the Dade County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO regarding Northeast Airlines routes. Mr. Jones moved that this letter be tabled. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Mrs. Walter Fowler, 688 N. E. 101st St. , asked to have the golf course rock wall on 101st St. repaired. Mr. John Prunty, attorney, stated that he has been engaged to represent the people who are against the cultural center and would like notice of when it will come up for final disposition. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P. M. Village Clerk Approved: Village Ma er APPROVED: `r fi=b y— 'j-j�-- - b i_ Mayor