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10-01-1968 Regular Meeting 73 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL October 1, 1968 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , October 1, 1968, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Raymond L. Clement Dean R. Claussen Richard M. Lund James A. Dixon, Jr. Absent: Mayor Edwin B. Cole Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also absent. In the absence of Mayor Cole, Mr. Dixon was asked to take the chair. The invocation was given by Councilman Clement. Minutes of the last meeting of September 17, 1968 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Clement and seconded by Mr. Lund. Mr. William George - insurance proposal. Mr. William George of George Insurance Agency, 8335 N. E. 2nd Avenue, presented a General Liability insurance proposal to the Council on the same coverage as now in effect except for some slight changes which Mr. George contended were improvements over the present conditions. Mr. George also requested that the time limit on his letter of authorization be extended so he would have time to submit a proposal on fire and extended coverage. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council extend the time limit of the letter of authority to November 1 st. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and then amended to a time limit of October 15, which was passed unanimously. In discussing bidding on Village insurance it was suggested that F� -2- 10/1/68 invitations to bid be submitted to property owners and taxpayers in the Village. Mr. Claussen asked that no policies be renewed until the Council has a chance to go into this and that the Village Manager should get binders on any renewals coming up. Adoption of Budget for 1968-69. It was noted that a correction in the police salaries increased that budget item by $8, 662. 00 and required an additional amount in the pension appropriation of $1, 000. 00, which decreased the Contingent Account by $9, 662. 00. The following ordinance was read: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1968, AND FIXING THE 1968 TAX LEVY OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE. Mr. Claus sen moved the adoption of this ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed 3/1 with Mr. Clement dissenting with the statement that he could not go along with this budget as he did not feel it was a good budget and that many of the raises were out of order. Police car bids. The following bids were opened and tabulated on the purchase of six new police cars: ED MORSE FORD - Custom (53) 1969 Unit price . . . . . . . . $ 21 999. 99 6 Units . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 999. 94 Trade-ins . . . . . . . 2, 900. 00 Net difference . . . . . $15, 099. 94 CRANE BROS. - 1969 Rambler Ambassador Unit price . . . . . . . . $ 3, 751. 65 6 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 509. 90 Trade-ins . . . . . . . . 9, 135. 34 Net difference . . . . $13, 374. 56 10/1 /6-8' -3- J. D. BALL FORD - 1969 Custom 500 Unit price . . . . . . $ 3, 124. 81 6 Units . . . . . . . . . 18, 748. 86 Trade-ins . . . . . . . 3, 700. 00 Net difference . . . . . $15, 048. 86 Without air conditioning - $287. 89 less per unit. MUNROE-ZEDER - 1969 Plymouth Fury Unit price . . . . . . . . . $ 2, 891. 48 6 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 348. 88 Trade-ins . . . . . . . . 3, 075. 00 Net difference . . . . . . $14, 273. 88 Without air conditioning - $27Z. 60 less per unit. Mr. Claussen moved that the bids be presented to the Chief of Police and Village Manager for recommendation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and carried. The Council agreed to take further action later in the meeting at the request of the Chief. Planning Board minutes. Approval was recommended by the Planning Board for the construction of a house on Lot 21, Block 14, Miami Shores Sub. , by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Norman. This is a 50 ft. lot immediately west of their present home at 157 N. E. 101st St. After some discussion Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed by three affirmative votes with Mr. Lund abstaining. The Planning Board also recommended approval of the variance requested by Mr. and Mrs. Wahl Snyder in the construction of their new home on Lots 1, 8 & 9, Block 1, Belvidere Park Sub. After a review of the plan Mr. Lund moved that the Council uphold the action of the Planning Board. Mr. Claussen seconded the motion for approval because of the irregularity of the streets and property lines in that particular location. The motion was then passed unanimously. to/1/68 -4- Determine whether or not to continue contract with Mr. Dodd, Food and Beverage Consultant ($75. 00 a month). Mr. Lund moved that the Council defer this matter until the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. The Village Manager was asked to check into Mr. Dodd's relationship with the Club and that Mr. Dodd be invited to attend the next meeting. Golf cart permitted to run into the Canal. Mr. Claussen moved that this item be referred to the Village Attorney for his recommendation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Comprehensive Planning Survey - meeting with planners on Oct. 15th. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council establish that date for the meeting with the consultants and that the Village Manager set up the time and place and notify everyone concerned. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Determine what other action is to be taken in rejection of the proposed consolidation of Police and Fire Departments. Mr. Claussen moved that an appropriate letter or resolution be prepared expressing the position of the Council with facts against consolida- tion to the citizens of Miami Shores and urging them to vote against this amendment. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Mr. Craig Burton was present to petition the Council to re-consider its previous action concerning the Shores Condominium billboard located on Biscayne Blvd. at 105th St. He stated that the corporation is again asking for an extension of time on the sign permit through the winter season and if such is granted it will be the last time an extension is requested. Mr. Claussen 10/1/68 -5- moved that the Council grant an extension of time on the sign for the Shores Condominium at 105th St. until April 1, 1969, with the condition that the sign be refurbished and that the landscaping be brought up to quality condition. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed 3/1 with Mr. Clement dissenting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (a) Report from Councilmen Dixon and Lund regarding tennis and swimming non-resident memberships. Mr. Lund stated that he had been unable to get in touch with Mr. Blue. He further stated that the Swimming Committee is content with no non-residents except members of the swimming team. Mr. Claussen thought the Council should go along with the Tennis Club in their request. Mr. Lund stated he would have a report at the next meeting. (b) Survey on contracting for collection of trash and garbage. Report not yet received. Following the regular business meeting the Chief of Police, having reviewed the bids for the new police cars, recommended the low bid for the Rambler Ambassadors with air conditioning. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve purchase of Ramblers with air conditioning. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:00 P. M. 0 Village Clerk Approve : Village ager APPR E Mayor