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04-07-1970 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL April 7, 1970 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock p. m. , April 7, 1970, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Don G. Nicholson Dean R. Claussen Raymond L. Clement Edwin B. Cole Elwood Jones Absent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, and Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager, were also present. Mayor Nicholson opened the meeting and the invocation was given by Preacher Roland Warren of the Miami Shores Church of Christ, In regard to the minutes of March 17, Mr. Jones asked that the motion on the bottom of Page 2. be amended to include "existing" privately- owned electric carts and the "current" electric cart charge be changed to "regular" electric cart charge. The minutes were then approved as corrected by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. Awarding of bid on Community Recreation Center. Councilman Claussen reported that the following bids had been received by the architect, Wahl Snyder & Associates, and opened on March 20, 1970 as per the specifications: John A. Mayo Contractors $205, 36Z. 00 Witters Construction Co. 222, 200. 00 C. W. Bradford, Gen. Contractor 217, 021. 00 Stobs Bros. Construction Co. 215, 419. 00 4/7/70 -2- Mr. Claussen stated that it was the recommendation of the Building Committee, after ascertaining Mr. John A. Mayo to be a reputable contractor, that the low bid be accepted with credits amounting to $2593. 00. Mr. Claussen further reported that the low bid on the demolition was in the amount of $1250. 00 and that other supplemental contracts were being negotiated. After discussion Mr. Claussen moved that the Council accept the bid of the Mayo construction company and authorize the Mayor and Village Manager to enter into a contract for the construction of the recreation building in accordance with their bid. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cole. Mr. Clement again stated that he felt the people should have an opportunity to vote on this. The motion passed 4/1 with Mr. Clement dissenting. Financing resolution on community recreation center. A resolution was presented authorizing execution of a $240, 000. 00 revenue certificate to provide financing for the recreation building by a pledge of power franchise revenue. Copies of this resolution had been previously mailed to the Council. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen and seconded by Mr. Jones, RESOLUTION NO. 507 was passed and adopted, same being entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SALE OF A $240, 000 5-3/4 PER CENT REVENUE CERTIFICATE TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, DESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID CERTIFICATE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER, CONDITIONS AND SOLE SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID CERTIFICATE. Resolution opening an account at First State Bank of Miami for the recreation building fund. It was Mr. Claussen's opinion that this money should be withdrawn, if possible, only as it is needed. He then moved that the Council authorize the 4/7/70 -_ -3- Village Manager to open an account at The First State Bank of Miami for the Res. #508 purpose of construction use. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed. Permission to call for sealed bids on a Cammco tree crane. Mr. Jones moved that the Village Manager be authorized to obtain bids on a new tree crane. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and passed unanimously. Approval of balance of architectural fee of Wahl Snyder & Associates for recreation center plans in the amount of $4, 607. 88. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed, approval was given to pay the final bill for plans of the community center. Projects report by the Village Manager; (1) A portable maintenance shed has been purchased for the Recreation Dept. to house maintenance equipment. (2) A favorable report has been received from Mr. Denham, engineer, on our plan of digging a drainage lake between #8 and #10 fairways on the golf course. This work will be started when Mr. Glen Byrd returns to work. (3) The club house drainage project has been held up because of the recommended pipe not being available. A revised estimate .of the total cost of the job is $3750. 00, or an increase of $600. 00 over the original amount approved. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve increasing the amount to $3750. 00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and carried. (4) The cost of the 17th Avenue inspection station air compressor installation will be approximately $400. 00. (5) Mr. Chester and one of our laborers will start work on the flower bins. on N. E. 2nd Ave. between 95th and 96th Streets within a few days. (6) We have word from Mr. John Greene in the County Manager's office that the widening and repaving of N. W. 2nd Avenue will start within the next 60 days. 4/7/70 -4- (7) The Municipal Code Corporation now has copies of all our ordinances to be codified with the exception of the new zoning ordinance which they would like as soon as possible. (8) A landscape gardener is being hired under the budgeted landscape account to care for the plantings around the public buildings and on the parkways. (9) Street lights for the west side of Miami Avenue between 99th Street and 103rd Street are in work as reported by the Power company. Authority to increase the golf course maintenance superintendent salary account. The Village Manager requested an increase in this account of $1065. 00 for the five months remaining in this fiscal year to provide a salary of $12, 000. 00 for a new Golf Course Superintendent. Mr. Claussen moved that we authorize the transfer of $1065. 00 to the Superintendent's salary account. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and carried. Bills. After a review of the current bills Mr. Clement moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Unfinished Business: (a) Carpet and refinishing dining room chairs - After some discussion Mr. Claussen moved that the Council delay action on this today and schedule a special time at the club to devote to the subject. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. (b) Opa Locka Expressway - Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen and seconded by Mr. Jones, RESOLUTION NO. 509 was passed and adopted, same being entitled: 4/7/70 -5- A RESOLUTION URGING ABANDONMENT OF PLANS FOR THE NORTH DADE EXPRESSWAY, FORMERLY CALLED THE INTERAMA EXPRESSWAY, THROUGH MIAMI SHORES AND THE OPA LOCKA. EXPRESSWAY EAST OF EXPRESSWAY 1-95 Mr. Dale Miller appeared at the meeting to ask the Council for clarification of regulations concerning new tennis members since the Tennis Club does not have representation on the Country Club Committee Board. Discussion followed as to whether or not non-resident members may be accepted. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council appoint a committee of two Councilmen to work with the Tennis Committee to formulate rules and regula- tions to alleviate the problem and keep the operation compatible with the rest of the club facilities. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Mr. Claussen nominated Councilman Jones and Mayor Nicholson as a Council Committee to meet with the Tennis Committee. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p. m. --he aiZ6�_ Village Clerk ATTEST: sla6142 \ - Mayor /