04-20-1971 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
April 20, 1971
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at
4:00 o'clock p. m. , April 20, 1971, at the Village Hall, with the following
Councilmen present:
Mayor Don G. Nicholson
Raymond L. Clement
Elwood Jones
Edwin B. Cole
Absent: Dean R. Claussen
Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager, and Mr. Thomas H.
Anderson, Village Attorney, were also present.
The meeting was opened by Mayor Nicholson with an invocation given
by Councilman Clement.
Minutes of the meeting of April 6, 1971, were approved as written
by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried.
Report of Election Board and canvass of election returns.
The Village Clerk reported that one of the unsuccessful candidates,
Mr. Kenneth Greenblat, on the day following the election, filed a letter request-
ing a verification of the election totals. Members of the Election Board made a
recount of each register on each machine in the presence of witnesses. These
figures, attested to, agreed in each instance with the count as reported on the
return sheets.
The resolution was then read canvassing the returns of the April
13, 1971 election which indicated a total of 2399 votes cast, including 58 absentee
ballots, out of a total of 5812 qualified electors, with the following individual
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count:
Montgomery Atwater 922
Marty Berg 235
Charlie B. Brooks 204
Raymond L. Clement 1026
Robert E. Day 948
Marjorie A. Dunn 995
Kenneth R. Greenblat 114
Elwood "Sonny" Jones 1187
Donald W. McIntosh 948
George L. Onett 276
Mr. Elwood Jones and Mr. Raymond L. Clement, receiving the
highest number of votes, were elected to four-year terms as Councilmen and
Mrs. Marjorie A. Dunn was elected to a two-year term as Councilwoman.
Mr. Cole moved the adoption of the resolution. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and RESOLUTION NO. 521 was passed and adopted certifying the
election returns.
Metro Court Judge Thomas E. Lee was then called upon to officially
administer the oath of office to the newly elected Councilmen Jones and Clement
and Councilwoman Dunn.
In Mr. Nicholson's remarks as retiring Mayor he stated that his
term had been a happy and rewarding experience. He then reviewed some of
the programs and accomplishments of the past two years and expressed his
appreciation to the people of Miami Shores and the employees. Mr. Nicholson
also called attention to the dedicated service rendered by Mr. Cole.
The newly constituted Council then proceedewith the election of a
Mayor. Mr. Clement nominated Mr. Elwood Jones as Mayor. As there were
no other nominations Mr. Jones was declared Mayor.
Mayor Jones' first business was the presentation of a plaque to
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Don Nicholson in appreciation of the public spirited service he rendered as
Mayor during the past two years.
Resolutions for bank account signature changes.
Upon motion made by Mr. Clement and seconded by Mr. Nicholson
RESOLUTIONS Nos. 522, 523 and 524 were passed approving the signature of
Mayor Jones on all bank accounts.
Letter of resignation of Donald W. McIntosh from the Planning
and Zoning Board.
Mr. Clement moved that the Council accept this resignation with
regrets and that our appreciation be expressed to Mr. McIntosh for his past
service on the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nicholson and passed
unanimously.
Bids on a service contract for the Community Center air
conditioning.
The Village Manager reported that he had a contract bid from
Hill York at $173. 00 per month, subject to increase annually depending on
labor costs. Sam Hamilton bid $160. 00 a month for service and parts with an
increase to $200. 00 a month after the first year; or labor only at $120. 00 a
month. After several suggestions by members of the Council Mr. McIntyre
was asked to get bids on service and parts, and on labor only, on a monthly and
a quarterly basis.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(a) Bay and canal trash problem - Mr. McIntyre reported that
he had called Mr. George Whittaker, who decided after going into
the pump idea that it wouldn't do the job and that the trash had to
be handled manually. Suggestion was made for a barge with a
crane on it. Mayor Jones suggested contacting Little River
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Marina for cost of building a barge or leasing one. Mr.
Clement moved that this be referred back to the Manager
to see what he can come up with for the next meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Dunn and carried.
(b) Golf Course drainage plans - The Village Manager reported
that the committee recommended going ahead but decided to
cut down on the size of the lake. Mr. Clement stated that the
engineer admitted to him that the plans were not as he had
drawn them. After discussion over the size of the lake and
cost Mr. Nicholson moved that the Manager and Mr. Byrd be
authorized to commence the project at the 15th tee and to
excavate a lake at least the size presently staked out and to
report back to the Council as the work progresses as to
whether the lake should be enlarged, and the project is to
include lateral drains off the 12, 14, 15 and 16 fairways, and
that the expenditure be limited to $10, 000 in this fiscal year.
Mr. Clement seconded the motion and it was carried.
(c) Mrs. Paul's complaint on noise and exhaust fumes from
the inspection station - The Village Manager reported that the
only solution seems to be raising the wall on her property and
he was instructed to talk with Mrs. Paul without committing
the Village.
Mr. Clyne Chambers appeared at the meeting to petition the
Council to change the golf rules that now permit associations to prohibit
other members from playing golf during tournaments. Mr. Nicholson
stated that this is one of the things being worked on in the review of regula-
tions and that a report will be forthcoming.
Mr. Clement brought up the subject of the new rake purchased for
cleaning the traps and its merits and cost were discussed at length.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p. m.
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE)
I, ELWOOD JONES, do solemnly
swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution
and will obey the laws of the United States and of the
State of Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe
the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of
Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully discharge
the duties of the office of Councilman. So help me God.
Elwood Jones
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before
s 20th da of April, A. D. 1971.
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STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE)
I, RAYMOND L. CLEMENT, do solemnly
swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution
and will obey the laws of the United States and of the
State of Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe
the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of
Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully discharge
the duties of the office of Councilman. So help me God.
Ra and L. Cle ent
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before
me this 20th day of April, A. D. , 1971.
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STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE)
I, MARJORIE A. DUNN, do solemnly
swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution
and will obey the laws of the United States and of the
State of Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe
the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of
Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully discharge
the duties of the office of Councilwoman. So help me God.
arj rie A. Dunn
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before
m 20th day of April, A. D. , 1971.
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