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06-15-1971 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL June 15, 1971 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock p. m. , June 15, 1971, at the Village Hall, with the following Council members present: Mayor Elwood Jones Raymond L. Clement Dean R. Claussen Don G. Nicholson Mrs. Marjorie A. Dunn Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager, and Mr. Tom Britton, attending in the absence of Mr. Anderson, Village Attorney, were also present. The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Mayor Jones. Minutes of the meeting of June 1, 1971, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried. Councilman Clement's notice of intention to rescind previously passed motion concerning Miami Shores Preparatory School. Mr. Clement stated that he had asked for reconsideration of this question inasmuch as he sincerely thought that a non vote was a no vote and while he was in favor of private schools he thought the location of this school on the Mt. Vernon Motel property would prove harmful to Miami Shores as well as the school. He than moved to rescind the action taken by the Council on the Miami Shores Preparatory School. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dunn who also clarified her objections to the school and upon a call vote was defeated 2/3 with Messrs. Nicholson, Claussen and Mayor Jones dissenting. Mr. Claussed stated that he had researched our ordinance, State Statutes and County ordinances and could find no reason why this school would 6/15/71 W_fiZY -2- not qualify for use in this area, He felt that they have a legal right to this location, and moved that the Council reconfirm its action of May 11, 1971 on the application of the Miami Shores Preparatory School for use of the Mt. Vernon Motel site for its school. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nicholson, and passed 3/2 with Mrs. Dunn and Mr. Clement dissenting. Planning Board minutes, Approval was passed by the Board on an application by Mr, Dan Schmidt for permit to build on Lot 22, Block 99, a 50 ft, lot on the northwest corner of N. E. 96th St. and 6th Ave, After review of the plans Mr. Nicholson moved that the action of the Planning Board be confirmed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and carried. In regard to the free standing sign approved by the Planning Board for the Boulton Agency to be erected at the rear of the office building at 9165 Park Drive, Mr. Claussen moved that action be tabled until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Meeting of Dade League of Municipalities, June 23, 1971. Reservations were requested for the following to attend the annual membership meeting of the Dade League to be held at the Holiday Inn: the Mayor and Mrs, Elwood Jones, Councilman Ray Clement and Mrs. Clement, and Councilwoman Marjorie Dunn and Mr. Dunn, Library Board annual report, Mrs. Martin Golden, retiring Chairman of the Library Board, presented the 23rd annual report of the library, reviewing its uses, programs and special events. The Board recommended Mr. Carl F. Paulsen to fill the vacancy on 6/15/71 II-PO -3- the Board at the expiration of Mrs. Golden's term. Mr. Nicholson moved that the minutes of this meeting reflect an expression of gratitude by the Mayor and the Council for the selfless devotion of the members of the Library Board and for the excellence of their past service. Further, that we accept Mrs. Golden's resignation with sincere regrets and that an expression from the Mayor in appreciation to her be given, and that the Council confirm the appointment of Carl F. Paulsen to replace Mrs. Golden on the Board. This motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Report by Chief of Police on automobile inspection station #1. A report made by the Chief of Police had previously been sent the Council in which it was recommended that the automobile inspection station behind the Village Hall be closed and that its operation be incorporated with the Village inspection station on N. W. 17th Ave. at 104th St. Mr. Nicholson stated that it was his understanding that the Chief would like authorization to macadamize a strip along the building at the 103rd St. station to open up an access drive and relocate the existing front end lift equipment ultimately to Lane B at 103rd St. and that the relocation to take place hopefully with full two lane inspection oper- ation by August 1, 1971. Mr. Nicholson then moved that the Council approve making preliminary improvements at Station #2 at this time so that as of August 1, 1971, Station #2 will be ready to make all vehicle inspections. Mr. Clement seconded this motion and it was carried. Mr. Claussen asked that some study be made as to phasing out the inspection business entirely. Ordinance rewriting Chapter 15, Article III of the Miami Shores Village Code. Mr. Nicholson reported that these regulations as proposed by the Rules 6/15/71115 -4- Committee cover membership privileges in the Miami Shores Country Club based on property ownership and residency. Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, and seconded by Mrs. Dunn ORDINANCE NO. 356 was passed and adopted, same being entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE III, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES Resolution on Country Club fees. A resolution establishing annual membership fees, daily golf fees and regulations over golf play at the Miami Shores Country Club was presented. Mr. Clement moved that this resolution be adopted, with the new fees to commence July 1, 1971. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dunn. In the discussion that followed further consideration was requested by Villagers in attendance for senior citizen rates, relatives of Shores residents living outside the Village, fees for junior members and twilight play. The motion was then passed unanimously. Bills. After a review of the current bills they were approved by motion made by Mr. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried. Unfinished Business: (a) Bay and canal trash. The Village Manager reported that we cannot get any assistance from Dade County on this problem and that Miami Beach will not have a barge in operation before October 1st, if at all. Mr. McIntyre recommended purchasing a kit and making up a pontoon type boat for under $1400. 00 including the motor. In the discussion that followed Mr. Clement stated that we should realize we cannot clean up the Bay and moved that this item be removed from the agenda. The 6/15/71 � a -5- motion was seconded by Mrs. Dunn who added that if we are going to pursue it further the people directly affected should defray the amount of money involved to remedy the situation. Mr. Claussen offered an amendment to the motion that we continue to pursue a solution to the problem. This amendment was accepted and the motion as amended was carried. The Mayor appointed the following committee to look into the problem further; Mr. Joe Robbie, Mr. Jack Poffenbarger, Mr. Don Nicholson and the Village Manager. (b) Club long-range planning committee - The Council deferred action on this item. (c) Vacancy on the Planning Board - Mr. Nicholson moved that Harry Smenner be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Baden. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen. Mrs. Dunn added her preference for the appointment of Mr. Glenn Partin. Upon vote the motion was passed 4/1 with Mrs. Dunn dissenting. (d) Request to waive green fees for the Women's Golf Assn. one Thursday in each month of July, Aug. and Sept. Mr. Claussen moved that this be referred to the Country Club Committee for study and recommendation as to policy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nicholson but failed to carry on a 2/2 vote, with Mr. Nicholson abstaining. Mrs. Dunn then moved that the Council abstain from waiving any green fees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement but failed to carry with Messrs. Nicholson, Jones and Claussen dissenting. Mr. Claussen again moved that this be referred to the Country Club Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed 4/1 with Mrs. Dunn dissenting. 6/15/71 8 -6- (e) Authority to build Golf Course Maintenance Shop addition - This was approved by motion made by Mr. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed. (f) Air conditioning service contracts - A report was previously sent to the Council by the Village Manager listing the bids on the Community Center service as well as estimated costs for renewal contracts on the Country Club air conditioning, Village Hall and Library. Mr. Bill Buchanan, an air conditioning service representative recommended by Mrs. Dunn, was present to discuss the possibility of handling maintenance of all Village units. After some discussion Mr. Clement moved that Mr. Buchanan meet with Mr. Claussen and the Village Manager to go over the Country Club air conditioning and make a recommendation for the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nicholson and passed. The meeting adjourned at 5;45 p. m. Village Clerk APPROVED; Mayor