10-05-1971 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 5, 1971
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was
held at 4:00 o'clock p.m. , October 5, 1971, at the Village Hall, with the
following Council members present:
Raymond L. Clement
Dean R. Claussen
Mrs. Marjorie A. Dunn
Howard J. McLaughlin, Council appointee
Absent: Mayor Elwood Jones
Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager, and Mr. Thomas H.
Anderson, Village Attorney, were also present.
In the absence of Mayor Jones, Councilman Clement was asked to
take the chair and the invocation was given by Mr. Claussen.
Metro Court Judge Thomas E. Lee was called upon to officially
administer the oath of office to the newly appointed Councilman, Howard J.
McLaughlin.
Minutes of the budget hearing, the meeting of September 21, 1971
and a special meeting of September 28, 1971, were approved as written by
motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and carried.
Recommendation to increase hospital daily rate under
group hospitalization coverage.
The Village Manager reported an amount of $10, 357. 37 being held
in a contingency reserve account by our insurance company, Continental
Assurance, which he recommended be used to increase the daily hospital rate
from $30. 00 to $40. 00 at a cost of about $4500. 00 and that the balance be held
in the contingency reserve if it will accrue interest. Mr. Claussen moved
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that the Council accept the Manager's recommendation and increase the
benefits to $40. 00 per day and apply the difference to the reserve account to
draw interest. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and carried.
Memo from Planning Board regarding Pellegrino residence at
144 N. E. 91st Street
Mr. Robert Lewin, 136 N. E. 91st Street, together with his neighbors,
was present to petition the Council to stop Miss Pellegrino of 144 N. E. 91st
Street, from using her property for multiple family dwelling purposes, based
on the fact that the extent of the non-conforming property was changed when
50 ft. of the land was sold off, on which Mr. Lewin's home was later built. It
was also reported that the lower floor of the garage was closed in by a former
owner without permit, that the building is sub-standard and constitutes a
definite fire hazard to second floor tenants. Mr. Claussen moved that the
Council refer this to our Village Attorney to contact Miss Pellegrino's attorney
to see if they can work out a solution to the problem. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Dunn and passed unanimously.
New contract for John Cusano, Golf Pro.
The Village Manager pointed out the changes made in the agreement
with the golf pro as to salary and omission of a stipulated agreement concerning
report of pro shop sales. Copies of the new contract had been sent the Council.
Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve the agreement as presented.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and carried.
Florida League of Cities annual dues.
Authority was requested to pay the Florida League of Cities dues in
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the amount of $750, 00 which is $250. 00 more than budgeted. Mr. Claussen
moved approval of the $750. 00 dues with an accompanying letter expressing
concern over the fact that they did not advise us of the increase prior to our
budget adoption. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed
unanimously.
The newly appointed Councilman Howard McLaughlin was invited to
attend the Florida League of Cities meeting in St. Petersburg, October 23-26.
Unfinished Business:
(a) Clubhouse painting bids - The Village Manager reported that
the low bidder, Mr. Albert Warner, did not have a painting
contractor's license and he therefore recommended that the bid
go to the next low bidder, Mr. Lloyd S. King, with a bid of $2980. 00.
Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mrs. Dunn and
passed the bid of Mr. King was accepted.
(b) N. E. 2nd Ave. park - no report.
(c) Condemnation suit - Lot 23, Block 15, Miami Shores Sub.
Because of the approaching court date on this suit and the
estimated cost of acquiring the property, the Council was asked
if they wished to reconsider their position. After some discussion
Mr. Claussen moved that we instruct our attorney to withdraw
from the condemnation suit and negotiate a reasonable fee for
the opposing counsel. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin
and carried.
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Chief Fowler announced the plans being made for Fire Prevention
Week, October 4 through October 10th, with a display of fire fighting
equipment at the Biscayne Kennel Club parking lot on October 10th from
1 to 5:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
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Mayor