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09-05-1967 Regular Meeting 64 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL September 5, 1967 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , September 5, 1967, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Edwin B. Cole Raymond L. Clement Dean R. Claussen Richard M. Lund James A. Dixon, Jr. Absent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, arrived late. The meeting was opened by Mayor Cole and the invocation given by Rev. Ben Varner of the Advent Lutheran Church. As the first item of business, Police Officer Quincy W. Chester was congratulated by Mayor Cole and presented with a Certificate of Appreci- ation for having completed 20 years' service with the Village. Concerning the minutes of the last two meetings, Mr. Clement moved that the minutes of July 18th and August 15th be approved as written. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon. Mr. Lund stated in regard to the meeting of August 15, 1967, that he wanted it noted that he did not disapprove of the ultimate improvement of the men's lounge at the Club but that he objected to the manner in .which it was being done. The motion was then passed unanimously. After some discussion concerning the public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1967-68, Mr. Dixon moved that we designate September 25, 1967 as the date at the Miami Shores Country Club, 8:00 P. M. , 9/5/67 65 for the public hearing on the 1967-68 budget. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Planning Board appointments: Mr.. Clement moved that we appoint Irving E. Horsey to take the place of Marion Arnold because it has been the feeling of the Council during the past few years that if any citizen has given his time for over ten years that we should replace him and that Mr. Arnold be thanked for the service he has given the Village. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Mr. Clement moved that we re-appoint Mr. Don Hoefle and Mr. Don McIntosh as they have not yet completed the full term. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. Pension Board: Mr. Dixon moved that Mr. Michael J. Franco and Mr. Walter Davidson be appointed as citizen members of the Pension Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Mr. Dixon moved that Mr. McIntyre be re-appointed as employee member of the Pension Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Mr. Dixon moved that Mr. Lund be named as Council member of the Pension Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed with Mr. Lund abstaining. Mrs. D. C. Cunningham, former citizen member of the Pension Board, was commended for her service on the Board and instructions were given for the preparation of certificates of appreciation for all outgoing members. After a review of the bills for July and August, Mr. Clement moved 9/5/67 -3- that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Concerning the Police Chiefs dinner, Mr. Claussen moved that we approve entertaining the Police Chiefs Association this month at the Country Club. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. The following proposals were received for life insurance coverage of police and firemen as required by recent State law: Stevenson & Hosford, Inc. $12. 00 per person $324. 00 yr. Breitbart Insurance 13. 00 " " 351. 00 Continental Assurance 226. 80 Continental National 337. 50 Travelers 351. 00 Bankers National of N. J. 259. 20 Mr. Claussen moved that we instruct the Village Manager to further analyze these proposals and make a recommendation at our next Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. The Village Manager reported that there has been included in the proposed budget $2500. 00 for additional employees group insurance coverage. He stated that the anniversary date of this policy is September 9th and it is proposed that we raise the payment for hospital rooms from the present rate of $15. 00 per day to $25. 00 per day. After discussion, Mr. Claussen moved that we authorize the Village Manager to negotiate for a new policy increasing the amount for a hospital room from $15. 00 per day to $25. 00 per day. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Unfinished Business; (a) Community House deed amendment. Mr. Anderson made a slight change in the draft adding after the word "Clubs" on the second page, the words "or similar organizations", which was acceptable to the Council. 9/5/67 -4- (b) Purchase of 5. 42 acres - Mr. McCall reported that the validation hearing was set for September 18, 1967. (c) Storm drainage in Miami Shores Estates - no report. (d) Drainage on 103rd St. , Miami Shores Bay Park Estates - The Village Manager reported that he had received an estimate from Brooks Paving Company in the amount of $4, 000. 00 for an extensive pipe drainage plan. A letter was received from Richard M. Dash, 1501 N. E. 103rd Street, an engineer, who recommended that the drainage problem be corrected by catch basins and discharge wells. This solution was estimated at under $500. 00 if only one basin is necessary. Mr. Dixon moved that we authorize the Village Manager to proceed with the program outlined by Mr. Dash and recommended by him at this meeting to alleviate this problem. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen. After some discussion Mr. Dixon amended his motion that the method suggested involving the use of catch basins be employed. Mr. Claussen seconded this amendment and it was passed. (e) Request from Planning Board concerning town house survey - Mr. Claussen moved that the Council take no action on Item (e) under "Unfinished Business" today and wait for Mr. Anderson's report as requested at the July 18th meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. Mr. Claussen asked Mr. McCall for a report on the men's lounge at the Country Club. Mr. McCall stated that he has had Mr. Dunaway design a plan; that they have ordered the carpet and the drapes and have purchased the wall paneling direct and that we are putting it up with our own labor. Bids are being secured on a new acoustical ceiling using the same lighting fixtures. Mr. Claussen stated that the acoustics should be checked by an acoustical man as he did not think lowering the ceiling was going to make any difference in the noise level. Mr. Claussen brought up the subject of starting to plan for the 9/5/67 -5- new recreation building and he stated he would like to have some formal action from the Council to make plans to go ahead. Mayor Cole appointed Mr. Claussen and Mr. Dixon as a committee to make studies of what we want in the new building. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 P. M. s Village Clerk Approved!.! Village Manage APP OV F, : ,,-' Mayor