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07-19-1966 Regular Meeting 51 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL July 19, 1966 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , July 19, 1966, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Dean R. Claussen Richard M. Lund Elwood Jones Raymond L. Clement James A. Dixon, Jr. Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Claussen and the invocation given by Rev. Gene Branson of the Miami Shores Christian Church. Minutes of the last meeting of June 21, 1966 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Lund, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. The Village Manager reported that invitations to bid on street paving work had been sent to six paving companies but only one bid had been received. After discussion Mr. Lund moved that the Village Manager be instructed to secure additional bids and when he has obtained three bids to contact an available Councilman and make a decision. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A resolution was proposed authorizing the filing of an application with the Federal government for an advance to provide funds to prepare engineering plans for a sewer system. Mr. McCall introduced Mr. Samuel Drew of Rader Engineering Co. , who had prepared the information necessary 7/19/66 52 for the application and explained to the Council what it would entail; that it would be an advance from the government to pay the cost, estimated at about $55, 000. 00, of the complete engineering plans, including feasibility report and preparation of plans, for a sewerage collection system for the entire Village. The total cost of this system with the engineering will be in the neighborhood of $1, 800, 000, 00. Mr. Drew stated that the law provides that if the sewer system is not put in the advance does not have to be paid back. However, if the Village proceeds to complete the project this money must be repaid, without interest, in the financing of the system by bond issue or what- ever means the Village would use to pay for it. The property owners would pay for the cost of connecting from their property lines and in addition there would be a monthly surcharge on water bills. It is proposed that the system would be tied in with that of North Miami and it has been determined that this is feasible. After the resolution was read by the Village Manager, Mr. Jones moved that the Council adopt this resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed 4/1 with Mr. Clement dissenting, said RESOLUTION NO. 461 being entitled: AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR AN ADVANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER THE TERMS OF PUBLIC LAW 560, 83rd CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, AS AMENDED, The next business was to determine whether or not to proceed with the proposed comprehensive planning study program. Mr. C. O. Moody, 9300 N. Bayshore Drive, stated that he is a member of the Florida Develop- ment Commission, the State agency involved, and urged the Council to proceed 7/19/66 53 -3- with this study. Mr. Reginald Walters, Director of the County Planning Department, had previously reviewed the scope of this study with the Council. The Village Manager reviewed the estimated costs: consultant services $20, 600, State agency administrative costs $1785, Project inspection fee $282, for a total cost of $22, 667, of which the Federal government will pay 2/3 and the Village 1/3. The Village share would amount to $7, 556. After some discussion Mr. Lund moved that the Council authorize the Village Manager to proceed with this application. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. Mr. Dixon stated that he thinks that this program is more elaborate than we need; that he felt we need some sort of plan but is opposed to this as it proposes certain aspects that he does not feel are necessary. Mr. Clement stated he disagreed with this plan; that if we decide we need this study we should get it done locally and pay for it with our own money and not get Federal money. Mr. Lund stated that he felt it will be of benefit to this Council and future Councils. The motion passed 3/2 with Mr. Dixon and Mr. Clement dissenting. At the Planning Board meeting of June 23rd, Mrs. Anne Farmer requested permit to close in a two-car detached garage at her home at 1145 N. E. 92nd Street, Lot 24, Block 2, Bay Lure Sub. , which was recommended for approval providing the plumbing covered only connections for washing machine, drier and water closet and that Mrs. Farmer sign an affidavit that this building will never be rented. Mrs. Farmer stated she would enclose half of the opening with a garage door if she can cut into the overhead support or can get a door designed to fit the opening since the floor has been raised. The Mayor asked Mrs. Farmer to make every effort to keep the garage door and asked her to 7/19/6654 -4- contact the Building Dept. to work out a solution. Mr. Lund moved that the Council defer action on this matter. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. At the Planning Board meeting of July 14th, approval was recommended for a setback variance to construct an addition to the home of Mr. Horacio Aguirre, 620 Grand Concourse, Lots 9 and 10 less 15 ft. , Block 102. Because of a slanting lot line the rear of this addition will have a side setback of 7 ft. A letter was at hand from Mr. William Lehman, the neighbor on the side of the variance, stating that he had no objection. Mr. Dixon moved that the Council approve the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Concerning appointments, Mr. Lund moved that the Planning Board appointments and Village Judges be deferred until the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and •passed unanimously. Mr. Cloyd Bennett of the Miami Montessori Institute requested a permit to operate pre-school classes in the building on N. E. 99th Street formerly occupied by the Post Office. Mr. Bennett stated this is an international system of teaching pre-school children and that there are about 1000 of these schools in the United States. The Miami Montessori Institute has operated one of these schools at 119 N. E. 62nd Street. They are also attempting to establish one at Barry College. Mr. Bennett stated it is a private, non-sectarian school which is open to children from age 2 to 5. Classes are held from 9 until 12 noon and all activity will be carried on in doors. There is a rear entrance to this building where the parents may deliver and pick-up their children. Mr. McCall stated that the zoning is not specific on this type of school operation 7/19/66 55 but felt that it would not be prohibited in a B zone. After some discussion Mr. Jones moved that we take this under consideration to give us time to think about it and make a good decision. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement. Mr. Bennett stated that if the Council does not meet.again until September it would be too late as this school must be ready to open in September. Upon vote the motion failed to pass with Messrs. Lund, Claussen and Dixon opposing. Mr. Lund moved that the permit be granted on condition that the operator be required to completely air condition the building and under no condition may the school use the outside area for activities. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed 3/2 with Mr. Jones and Mr. Clement dissenting. The public hearing on the proposed budget for 1966-67 was set for Tuesday, September 20th, 8:00 p. m. at the Country Club, by motion made by Mr. Lund, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A request was received from the Police Department for a new drunk testing machine at a cost of $759. 00. Chief Senneff explained that the present machine cannot be repaired again. Mr. Clement moved that the Council approve this purchase and authorize transfer of the necessary funds from the contingent fund. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. The Village Manager proposed transferring $10, 000 from the current Village Hall improvement budget to the street drainage budget to cover the proposed street drainage projects soon to be undertaken. Mr. Dixon moved that this transfer be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Concerning changes to the Country Club improvements, the architect recommended lighting fixtures at a low bid of $1711. 41. This item was not 7/.19/66 56 -6- included in the original contract. Mr. Dixon moved that we purchase the lighting fixtures called for by the architect at the best possible price secured by the Village Manager not to exceed $1700. 00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. The architect also recommended elimination of lights on either side of the fireplaces and installing four outside lighting receptacles at a cost of $216. 67 extra. Mr. Lund moved that this additional amount of $216. 67 be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. After a review of the current bills, Mr. Clement moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. In further reference to Country Club improvements the Village Manager proposed constructing a 12 ft. pavement from the new parking lot along the west side of the pool to the existing pavement back of No. 10 tee at a price of $490. 00, which was approved by motion made by Mr. Lund, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Unfinished Business; (a) Community House improvements - no report. (b) Bay Lure section street drainage - The Village Manager read a letter received from Mr. C. B. Moody, 9200 N. Bayshore Drive, concerning the drainage in this area. Mr. Moody disagrees with the engineer's report and recommendation for alleviating the standing water. The Mayor suggested having Mr. Moody get together with Mr. McCall and the engineer. Further action was delayed until such time as the Council feels it has the right solution to the problem. 7/19/66 57+ -7- Mr. Jack McDevitt, Swimming Pool Chairman, asked to be heard concerning the current swimming pool budget. Mr. McDevitt stated that the Swimming Events budget is completely exhausted and in order to meet expenses they will need an additional $1000. 00 which can be obtained from the Mainten- ance Account. Mr. Dixon stated that the swimming program this year was excellent and that Don Carter should be commended. Mr. Dixon moved approval of the transfer of these funds to meet expenses of swimming events. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Concerning Council meetings in August, Mr. Lund moved that the Council will recess and meetings will be adjourned until the first Tuesday of September. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 P. M. zaz Village Clerk Approved: Village Mana r APPROVED: Mayor