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05-18-1971 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL May 18, 1971 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock p. m. , May 18, 1971, at the Village Community Center, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Elwood Jones Raymond L. Clement Don G. Nicholson Mrs. Marjorie A. Dunn Absent: Dean R. Claussen Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager, and Mr. Thomas H. Andersnn., Village Attorney, were also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Jones who called upon Rev. George K. Preston of the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, to give the invocation. Minutes of the meeting of May 4, 1971, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. Acknowledgment of service rendered by Thomas B. Baden as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Jones, on behalf of the Village Council, presented Mr. Baden with an engraved plaque in appreciation of his services on the Planning Board from November 1960 to May 1971. Miami Shores Preparatory School request to use the Mt. Vernon Motel property for a permanent school site. As directed by the Council at the last meeting notice of a hearing to be held on this date at the Community Center to consider the use of the Mt. Vernon Motel, 9ZZ1 Biscayne Blvd. , for a secondary school had been sent to property owners within 500 ft. of the location. Mr. Al Quinton, attorney for 5/18/71 -2- the school, presented a petition signed by 35 residents and several letters in support of the proposed location of the school. Mr. Jack McDevitt explained the school's operation with its present enrollment of 66 students and a maximum student body of 195. Mr. John Wahl, 740 N. E. 94th St. , spoke in favor of this request because he felt we need private schools. Mrs. Richard Piper, 323 N. E. 91st St. , spoke of the need to provide for the youth of today and thought this school was necessary to this community. Councilwoman Marjorie Dunn called attention to the driving dangers at this location and lack of adequate parking. Mr. McDevitt stated there are 24 paved spaces at this time and that there is room for at least 60 on the lot and that only a small percentage of the student body drives. Col. Ralph E. Bowen, 685 Grand Concourse, spoke in favor of the school and also pointed out that if there is a parking problem the school could restrict the driving. Mrs. Rosalie Silverman, 815 N. E. 92nd St. , spoke against the parking and against the school. Mrs. Vivienne Hatton, 133 N. E. 99th St. , spoke in favor of the school. Oscar High, a student attending this school, spoke of its benefits and pointed out the small number of students having cars. Mrs. Helen Quinton, 457 N. E. 95th St. , spoke in favor of the school. Mrs. Dorothy Hooten, 860 N. E. 92nd St. , stated that we should support the public school system and not establish private schools. Mrs. Nan Tillman, a public school teacher and member of the Board of Trustees of the school, stated that she felt there should be both public and 5/18/71 `^ ® -3- private schools. Mr. James Maury, 2 N. E. 109th St. , spoke in favor of the school. Mrs. Boutzilo, 969 N. E. 92nd St. , stated that all the people on 92nd Street weren't against the school and that she thought it would be a fine location. Mr. Quinton read the approval as given by the Planning and Zoning Board. Councilman Nicholson then moved that this Council accept and adopt the recommendation of the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. Mr. Clement stated that in his opinion it was too important a decision to consider at this moment. Mr. Stewart Kellerman, 7290 N. E. 73rd St. , business associate of Mr. Gianaris, the owner of the property, pleaded that they be allowed to use the property in this way rather than as a second-rate motel. Upon vote the motion carried by two affirmative votes with Mr. Clement and Mrs. Dunn abstaining. Request to move the inspection station from behind the Village Hall. Mr. John Paul, whose parents live at 166 N. E. 101st St. , appeared on behalf of his parents to urge the relocation of the inspection station because of its great nuisance to the neighbors as well as the depreciation of their property. Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mrs. Dunn and passed, the Council requested an estimate of the cost of moving the station to 103rd Street with a recommendation as to the economical feasibility of such a move. Neighbors request to know if the Village must rezone the 50 ft. lot west of the fire station for parking. Mr. John Paul also brought up the problem of creating a parking lot 5/18/71 -4- behind his parents' home. Mr. Nicholson stated that the Village is in litigation on this property because the Council felt the parking lot was needed. Kiwanis Club request to waive green fees for tournament of May 27th. A request was made by the Kiwanis Club to waive green fees for 8 members of the University of Miami Golf Team and about 10 Kiwanians who are not members of the club for a special golf match to be played on May 27th. After some discussion Mr. Nicholson moved that the Kiwanis Club's request be granted. The motion was seconded by Mayor Jones but did not carry with Mr. Clement and Mrs. Dunn dissenting. Bids on Community Center air conditioning service contract. Bids from the following companies were opened and upon a motion made by Mr. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. Clement and passed, the Village Manager was directed to analyze the bids and report back to the Council at the next meet- ing. It was also directed that the bidders be sent a copy of the tabulated bids. ACRI Corporation Airko Service, Inc. Eastern Air Conditioning Corp. Sam Hamilton, Inc. Hill York Thermo Air Service, Inc. Bids on Automobile Inspection station fan. The following bids were opened and recorded; Hill Fan Co. $633. 00 Blizzard Fan &' Blower Co. 579. 10 All Make Fan Service 832. 00 Mr. Nicholson moved that the bids be referred to the Manager for analysis and report to the Council at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dunn and passed. 5/18/71 -5- Bids on Library painting. The following bids were received for inside and outside painting of the Library; Clyde Moree $3177. 00 White Tile 1775. 00 Touby Painting 1396. 00 Mr. Clement moved that the bids be referred to the Manager and report back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nicholson and carried. Governor's request to help Miami Beach secure the National political conventions in 1972 by pledging materials and services. Mr. Nicholson moved that the Council authorize and make provision in the next budget for the services outlined by the Manager. Mrs. Dunn seconded the motion but it failed to carry with Mayor Jones and Mr. Clement dissenting. Bills. Upon motion made by Mr. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried, the bills as presented were approved. Council appointment to the Board of Directors of the Dade County League of Municipalities. Mr. Raymond L. Clement was named to the Board by motion made by Mrs. Dunn, seconded by Mr. Nicholson and carried. Vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Board. The following names were suggested for this appointment; Mr. Bill Johnson, Mr. Allen Gillett, Mr. Harry Smenner and Mr. J. S. Palmer. Unfinished Business; (a) Bay and canal trash problem - The Village Manager reported 5/18/71 -6- that the cost of cleaning out the corner of the bay during the last year was approximately $100.0. 00, and that no estimate was avail- able on the cost of cleaning out the canal as it had been done so infr e quently. Mrs. Marjorie Dunn requested that the Council consider having evening Council meetings again. The meeting adjourned at 6;15 p. m. Village Clerk Approved; Mayor