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11-03-1970 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL November 3, 1970 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P.m. , November 3, 1970, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Mayor Don G. Nicholson Dean R. Claussen Raymond L. Clement Elwood Jones Absent: Edwin B. Cole Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager, and Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, were also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Nicholson and Dr. Floyd Folsom of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, was asked to deliver the invocation. Minutes of the meeting of October 20, 1970, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. Planning Board minutes. (a) A request made by Mr. John Gianaris, owner of the Mt. Vernon Motor Lodge, for approval of an additional 17 efficiency units as phase one of an expansion plan for the motel at 9221 Biscayne Blvd. , was referred to the Council by the Board for coordination on present or proposed zoning on this property. After some discussion of the plan Mr. Claussen moved that the Council refer it back to the Planning Board to process the application based on the existing ordinance and make a recommendation to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and carried. 11/3/70 ' -2- (b) The Planning Board also recommended approval on a temporary basis of permission for the Baptist Church to park a bus on the church parking lot on N. E. 96th Street at 4th Avenue. A ten-foot fence and shrubbery will be used to hide the bus from the street. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council grant this request on a temporary permit for a period not to exceed one year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed. (c) The report from the Planning Board concerning the zoning irregularities on the Muncie property at 150 N. E. 96th Street, was discussed. Upon a motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed this was referred to the Village Attorney for his recommendation. Ordinance amending the utility tax ordinance in regard to fuel oil. Upon motion made by Mr. Clement and seconded by Mr. Claussen ORDINANCE NO. 352 was passed and adopted establishing a municipal utility tax on fuel oil and kerosene. Request by Aircraft Taxi Company for approval of a rate increase. Mr. Arthur Rosenberg of Aircraft Taxis and Mr. Harold Potter of White Cabs, were present to petition for a rate increase in cab fares which is being requested in all municipalities they serve. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council table action until the next meeting so that we may know what the City of Miami has done on'the rate increase. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. The Village Manager reported that our taxi ordinance is obsolete and should be revised. Mr. Claussen suggested getting a copy of the City of Miami ordinance and of other cities to use as a model for revising our ordinance. 11/3/70 -3- Authorization for increase in kitchen and golf course maintenance salaries in the amount of $6392. 00. In a report made by the Village Manager to the Council the following salary increases were recommended in order to maintain adequate help in the kitchen and on the golf course: Present Proposed 2nd Cook $129. 00 143. 00 Fry Cook 112. 00 136. 00 Pantr yman 96. 00 123. 00 Head Dishwasher 76. 00 79. 00 (The above classifications work a 48 hr. week) Golf Course Mechanic 157. 00 165. 00 Foreman 150. 00 157. 00 Greensmen 117. 00 123. 00 Night Waterman 123. 00 129. 00 (The above classifications work a 40 hr. week) Mayor Nicholson moved that these salary requirements be re- appropriated from the payroll reserve account to the payroll account. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and carried. A general discussion followed concerning the need for improved service in the dining room. Resolution establishing Country Club daily golf fees and regulations and repealing Resolution No. 486. The Manager reported that the proposed resolution clarified existing regulations and followed present practices or those recommended by the Pro shop personnel. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen and seconded by Mr. Clement, RESOLUTION NO. 515 was passed and adopted. Proposals on installation of 190 ft. of sidewalk in front of the new Community Center, to be paid for out of the Street Dept. budget. The following proposals were presented: John A. Mayo $1251. 00 Charles Eggleston 864. 00 Clifton Lightsey, Inc. 760. 00 Mr. Claussen outlined plans for cutting down the crown of the 11 /3/70 c -4= street and elevating the sidewalk. Mr. Jones moved that the low bid on the sidewalks be accepted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. Paving and draining of Park Drive in front of the Community Center, to be paid for out of the Street Dept. budget. Action postponed. Letter and report of J. J. Garcia & Associates on the proposed sewerage system for the Miami Shores Country Club. Mayor Nicholson reported on a recent meeting he and the Village Manager had had with Mr. Connell, City Manager of North Miami, on the proposal to extend the North Miami sewer line to the Country Club. It was suggested that plans for sewers in this area be given serious consideration either by the full Council or a special committee appointed to work out the details. Acceptance of the Harland Bartholomew Comprehensive Plan Report. The Council instructed the Village Manager to acknowledge receipt of this report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (a) Signs for Publix shopping center - to be studied further; ask sign people to be present at the next meeting. (b) Bay drift study in connection with Bay and canal trash - Mayor Nicholson will contact Mr. Michel, the marine engineer hired to make this study. (c) Termination of agreement on the closing of 95th St. - After discussing ways to proceed with this plan Mr. Claussen asked that it be taken off the agenda and that Mr. Donald McIntosh advise the Presbyterian Church to stop payment on the agreement. 11/3/70f� -5- (d) Air conditioning in the men's locker room at the Country Club - no report. (e) Report on carpet for pro shop - report submitted by Marty Berg, more information to come. (f) Payroll service agreement with the First State Bank of Miami for 9 months starting January 1, 1971 - Mr. Claussen moved that the Council authorize entering into an agreement with the bank to write our checks for a 9-month period and at the end of that time a review will be made to determine future action. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and carried unanimously. (g) First State Bank resolution to establish payroll account - Upon motion made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Claussen, RESOLUTION NO. 516 was unanimously passed opening a payroll account at First State Bank of Miami. (h) Final disposition of request by R. J. Grover for permit to build on 50 ft. lot adjacent to inspection station - Mr. Claussen moved that this be removed from the "Unfinished Business" and further that the Village Manager be instructed to employ a qualified land appraiser to make an appraisal of the property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. (i ) Request by Donald W. McIntosh & Associates for a sign on the east wall of the building at 581 N. E. 91st Street - the Council agreed to review this on location and take action at the next 11/3/70 -6- meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p. m. Village Clerk APPROVED: Mayor