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10-18-1966 Regular Meeting 73 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL October 18, 1966 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , October 18, 1966, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Mayor Dean R. Claussen Richard M. Lund Elwood Jones Raymond. L. Clement 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 Reverend. Ben Varner of the Advent Lutheran Church. Minutes of the meeting of September 13, 1966 were approved by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. Minutes of the meeting of September 20, 1966 were accepted as written by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed. At the last meeting of the Council an opinion was requested from the Village Attorney concerning the use of land by the Lutheran Church for parking that is located across the street from the church. This was in regard to a request made by the Lutheran Church to pave Lots 10 and 11, Block 119, for parking which was approved by the Planning Board with certain recommend- ations for landscaping. A. letter was read that had been written by Mr. Anderson on May 29, 1962, in answer to the question of using land across from the Presbyterian Church for automobile parking, in which he stated: "In my opinion the parking of automobiles where that is directly related to the church or school use is a permissive act and a change in zoning is not required. 11 -2- 10/18/66 7 Mr. Jones moved that the Council uphold the action of the Planning Board.. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. The Village Manager made a report on the purchase of 31 electric golf cars. The bids were given as follows: HARLEY-DAVIDSON With trade-in $26, 627. 00 CUSHMAN if 27, 875. 00 TeeBIRDIE it 21, 100. 00 PARGO " 2Z' 900. 00 E-Z-GO " 27, 280. 00 Mr. McCall stated that during the past three weeks we have had four different cars on trial but the golfers have declared them to be inferior or uncomfortable or unmaneuverable compared to the E-Z-Go. Since the golfers paid $102, 000. 00 in car rentals last fiscal year it appears that we should purchase the cars of their choice and we already have 23 1965 E-Z-Go cars. Mr. Lund moved that we authorize the Village Manager to purchase 31 E-Z-Go cars. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. A proposed resolution was then read authorizing the Mayor and the Village Manager to execute the necessary chattel mortgage with Peoples National Bank to finance the purchase of 31 electric golf cars. Upon motion made by Mr. Clement and seconded by Mr. Jones, RESOLUTION NO. 464 was unanimously passed and adopted. The Village Manager also reported that the current budget included a payment of $7, 194. 00 on the golf cars purchased last year and $7500. 00 for new car financing and recommended that these two items be paid on the current chattel on the 1965 cars plus $5, 578. 97 from unappropriated golf course surplus to completely pay off the 1965 cars. This was approved by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. The next business was further discussion of the letter dated 10/18/66 -3- '75 September 15, 1966, received at the September 20, 1966 meeting from the Miami Shores Taxpayers League objecting to two items in the budget. Mr. Jones stated that he had considered these items carefully in the preparation of the budget and felt it was more to the advantage of Miami Shores than a dis- advantage to keep them in the budget. Mr. Dixon pointed out that there was no motion made requiring action. He further stated that he is not against the $3, 000 for the Comprehensive Study but objected to the study in the first place for reasons previously stated. Mr. Lund stated he was still of the same mind;; that is, if these items are used they will be to the advantage of the Village and thought they should remain in the budget. Mr. Clement stated he objected to both of them and moved that we accept the suggestions in the letter and delete the items from the budget. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Jones then moved that we reject these objections from the Tax- payers League. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed by three affirma- tive votes with Mr. Clement dissenting and Mr. Dixon abstaining from voting. At a special meeting of the Planning Board held on Friday, October 14, 1966, approval was recommended for the construction of a church by the Church of Christ on Lots 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 36, which is on the east side of N. E. Znd Avenue between 102nd and 103rd Streets. The recommend- ation was made with the provision that the front setback be maintained at 25 ft. , allowing a variance in the distance requirement on the rear of 10 ft. which will put the building 40 ft. from the nearest residential lot line instead of the required 50 ft. After a review of these plans Mr. Lund moved that they be approved as recommended by the Planning Board, providing a letter is secured from the owner to the rear stating there is no objection to the variance. Motion 10/18/66 76 -4- was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. An ordinance was read adopting by reference the Fire Code of Metropolitan Dade County. Upon motion made by Mr. Dixon and seconded by Mr. Jones, ORDINANCE NO. 323 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE ORDINANCE NO. 66-31 OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. A request had been made by Mrs. Mary T. Sweat, 1228 N. E. 98th Street, that the Council examine the cracks in the garage wall of her home in support of her contention that the construction of her home had not been properly inspected by the Village. The Village Manager had sent the Council a full report of this situation. Both Mr. Jones and Mr. Claussen stated they had seen the property and felt there was no liability on the part of the Village. Mr. Anderson stated that the Village could not spend public money on private property, in answer to Mrs. Sweat's request that the Village have her garage repaired. Mr. Dixon moved that the Village Manager be directed to send a letter to Mrs. Sweat denying any liability on the part of the Village . Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. In regard to Mr. Clint Ambrose's proposal to rent the golf course driving range, the Council informed Mr. Ambrose that this was a definite part of the Pro's job and at this time it is not open for bids. After a review of the current bills, Mr. Clement moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. Mr. Earl Barber, 335 N. E. 101st Street, appeared before the Council representing residents and members of the club, to call to the Council's attention 10/18/66 77 -5- what he described as a deterioration of the golf course. He stated the fairways, greens and traps are in a deplorable condition. He stated that he hopes the Council will take some action immediately, if it is not already too late, to re- habilitate the course by hiring a consultant to report to the Council and if the money is not available his group would underwrite such an expenditure. After further discussion Mr. Clement moved that the Village Manager find some qualified golf expert and give a report on our golf course as early as possible and this does not include a greenskeeper as an expert. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. Mr. Barber also recommended to the Council that an accounting be required from the Pro for the revenue from the driving range. Unfinished Business: (a) Community House Improvements - Mr. Jones moved that the Village Manager and the Village Attorney get together and meet with Mr. Webber of Bessemer Properties and report back to the Council in two weeks. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. (b) Drainage in Bay Lure Subdivision - The Village Manager reported that we have plans but haven't asked for bids because of a high estimate on the cost of the work. He stated he is planning to lower some of the lawn area to provide better drainage. Mr. Lund moved that the Village Manager make a recommendation regarding this matter at the November 15th meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. (c) Sewer plan application - The Village Manager stated he hasn't filed application for the loan for engineering fees in the amount of $160, 000. 00 as he felt the Government will want to know definite 10/18/66 9C3 -6- plans for building a sewer system and we will have to submit method of financing and plans and assurance that we are going through with it. Mr. McCall added in regard to the request that he consult with other engineers that he didn't think we could get any one else to go into it except on the same basis. Mr. Lund would like to see what steps are necessary to be taken for a referendum to find out if the people want sewers and if not then we will drop it. After further discussion Mr. Clement moved that we rescind Resolution.No. 461 (entitled: AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.FOR-AN:-ADVANCE TO PRO- VIDE FOR THE PLANNING OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER THE TERMS OF PUCLIB LAW 560, 83rd CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, AS AMENDED. ) Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed. unanimously. A proposed ordinance was read by the Village Manager prohibiting the use of the Community House playground except by designation and super- vision of the Recreation Director. After some discussion of the ordinance Mr. Clement moved that during the next two weeks Mr. McCall instruct the Police Dept. to keep all non-residents off the playground and that he, with the Village Attorney, will prepare a proper ordinance for the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. The Village Manager was directed to stop all tackle football at the playground during unsupervized hours. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 P. M. Village Clerk �/��-^ C Approved: .li APPROVED: Village Managed ka� w, Mayor