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09-20-1966 Regular Meeting 65 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL September 20, 1966 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4;00 o'clock P. M. , September 20, 1966, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Richard M. Lund Elwood Jones Raymond L. Clement James A. Dixon, Jr. Absent: Mayor Dean R. Claussen Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was present. The meeting was opened. by Councilman Clement in the absence of Mayor Claussen and the invocation was given by Reverend Boyd of the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church. Minutes of a special meeting of August 10, 1966 and the last regular meeting of September 6, 1966 were approved. as written by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Dixon and. passed unanimously. A letter was read from the Miami Shores Taxpayers League protest- ing two items included in the budget, - the money set aside for the 701 planning study and the money budgeted for an administrative assistant. Mr. Hal Ball, a member of the Taxpayers League, asked for an interpretation of Section 45 of the charter. This is the section requiring 10 days' notice of a public hearing on the budget. Mr. Anderson stated that in his opinion.the Council had complied with this section. Mr. Clement stated that he is opposed to the use of Federal funds 9/20/66 66 -l- and had voted against the planning study. He stated that some officials must take a stand and put a stop to taking Federal funds. Mr. Jones thanked the League for its interest in Miami Shores in making this protest and he would like to inform them that these items were thoroughly discussed with the Council. He then moved that the Council accept these items as they have them in their letter and take them under advisement for consideration. Mr. Dixon stated that he was opposed to the study but thinks the thrust of the study is not for the purpose as the League has indicated. Mr. Dixon stated that he believes we do need some long range planning in some areas but was opposed to such an elaborate study and voted against it. However, it was passed and it was necessary to include something in this budget to pay for it since it was the majority feeling of the Council that it was a proper item. Mr. Lund voted for it as he stated we discussed this thoroughly with people who are knowledgeable in this survey. Mr. Jones restated his motion that the Council will receive this letter and give them an answer at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanim- ously. Mrs. Harold Spear of 1230 N. E. 91st Terrace, presented a petition from. the Watersedge Property Owners, Inc. , objecting to certain uses of Lot "K" by Mr. Paul Baron. In the discussion that followed concerning the dedication on this lot Mr. Anderson stated that if the property owners wish to enforce their rights they must resort to civil counsel, that this Council has no right to enforce the rights of the property owners. The petition was received and filed. 9/20/66 837 -3- Bids on six new police cars were received as follows: MUNROE-ZEDER Plymouth Fury (6 cars) $ 15, 256. 00 Less trade-ins 3, 750. 00 Net difference 11, 506. 40 BISCAYNE DODGE Dodge Coronet (6 cars) 15, 351. 06 Less trade-ins 4, 150. 00 Net difference 11, 201. 06 CRANE BROS. RAMBLER Rambler Ambassador (6 cars) 16, 993. 68 Less trade-ins 5, 850. 00 Net difference. 11, 143. 68 CRIPPEN OLDSMOBILE Olds Delmont 88 (6 cars) 15, 912. 00 Less trade-ins 1, 950. 00 Net difference 13, 962. 00 Mr. Dixon moved that the Council receive the bids and take them under advisement for further action by the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. The Village Manager stated that a proposal was at hand for the purchase of a new Harley-Davidson 1967 motorcycle for $1500. 00 with our trade-in. Mr. Dixon moved that we receive the bid of Harley-Davidson and take the matter under advisement for further action by the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. At the last Planning Board meeting approval was recommended for permit to pave Lots 10 and 11, Block 119 for a parking lot for the Lutheran Church. This land is located on the east side of N. E. 2nd Avenue, south of 104th Street and across the street from the church. After discussion Mr. Dixon moved that the Council request the City Attorney to examine this specific problem and advise us at the next meeting his opinion regarding whether or not 9120/66 -4- this property having been acquired by the church may be paved and used for a parking lot. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. A letter was received from Mr. Clint Ambrose proposing to rent the golf course driving range. The Village Manager stated that in view of the fact that the Council intends to go into a review of the Golf Pro operation during the next month, he suggested that consideration of this letter be post- poned until this discussion. Upon motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously consideration of this letter was postponed. The Village Manager made a report on the Metro fire code ordinance with a recommendation from the Chief of Police that it be adopted as our code. After discussion Mr. Lund moved that we adopt the Metro fire code as the fire code of Miami Shores Village. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A copy of the Bal Harbour ordinance will be obtained to use as a model. A proposed resolution was read. by the Village Manager authorizing a bank loan to pay for the improvements at the Country Club. Upon motion made by Mr. Dixon and seconded by Mr. Lund RESOLUTION NO. 463 was unanimously passed and adopted. Concerning the Florida League meeting in Clearwater, the following reservations were requested; Mr, and Mrs. Clement, Mr. Jones, Mr. Lund, Mr. Claussen, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. Upon motion made by Mr. Lund, seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously, Mayor Claussen was elected delegate to represent Miami Shores. The Village Manager requested authorization to attend the 9/20/66 69 -6- International City Managers' Association conference at Phoenix, Arizona, instead of attending the Florida League meeting which will be held at the same time. Mr. Lund moved that the Council authorize the Village Manager to attend the conference in Phoenix. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Unfinished Business: (a) Community House Improvements - The Village Manager reported that the Village Attorney had written a proposed amend- ment to the deed to the property which was sent to Mr. Webber for his examination and he has agreed to meet with Mr. Anderson and Mr. McCall. (b) Drainage in Bay Lure Subdivision - The Village Manager stated that the plans we have for that improvement were estimated to cost $15, 000 and there is only $10, 000 in the budget for the year's appropriation. (c) Planning Board appointments - Mr. Jones moved that we re-appoint Mr. Baden and Mr. Moyer to the Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. Village Judges - Mr. Dixon moved that Mr. William Fann, Mr. Albert E. Quinton, Jr. and Mr. William Pierce be named as Village Judges for the coming fiscal year. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Mr. Dixon then moved that Mr. Lee Worley, Mr. William Parker and Mr. W. L. Blackwell, Jr. , former city judges, be given a resolution 9/20/66 70 -6- commending them for their faithful service in this capacity over the past years. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Mr. Clement stated that he felt we should rotate the Planning Board members and would like to do it next year. Mr. Oleg Boutzilo, 969 N. E. 92nd Street, appeared to complain about the wooden fence his neighbor is constructing. Mr. Boutzilo was in- formed that this has been handled through the administrative offices and the Village Manager. The Village Manager brought up the proposed application for Federal funds for engineering studies on a sewer system and stated that the Rader Engineering estimate had been adjusted upward from approximately $55, 000 to $160, 000 for the engineering survey and plans and from $1, 800, 000 to $3, 100, 000 for the cost of installing the system. After some discussion Mr. Lund moved that the Village Manager be instructed to defer any action on the application and that he solicit bids from other competent engineers. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and carried. Mr. Dixon wanted Mr. Anderson to review this law carefully so that in his opinion it does not involve any commitment on the part of the Village. In answer to Mr. Lund's inquiry about purchasing new golf cars, the Village Manager stated he has asked for prices from one firm and is working on others to have bids for the next meeting. Because of the need for placing the order for Police cars immediately, the Chief of Police recommended that the low bid of Crane Bros. be accepted at this meeting. Mr. Dixon then moved that we go ahead 9/20/66 71 -l- and accept the bid of Crane Bros. Rambler. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. The Chief also recommended accepting the bid on the motorcycle as there is no other company in this field. Mr. Dixon moved that we authorize purchase of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle as set forth in their bid. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P. M. <_��'�iL Lie%��.�t,�iz1c.�:�`�✓1�-0� Village Clerk Approved: Village Mana r APPROVED: Mayor