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03-07-1972 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL March 7, 1972 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock p. m. , March 7, 1972, at the Village Hall, with the following Council members present: Mayor Elwood Jones Raymond L. Clement Dean R. Claussen Mrs. Marjorie A. Dunn Howard J. McLaughlin Absent: None Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager and Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, were also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Jones and followed by an invocation given by Rev. Richard Sparks of the Miami Shores Baptist Church. Minutes of the meetings of February 15 and February 22, 1972 were approved by motion made by Mrs. Dunn, seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and carried. Appointment of an employee member of the Pension Board to replace Mr. Byrd. The Village Manager recommended that Mr. Gerald McFarlin be named as the employee member of the Pension Board which was approved by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mrs. Dunn and carried. Authority to purchase 3 electronic sirens for the 3 new patrol cars at a cost of $525. 00. The Chief of Police explained that these sirens are to replace worn out ones but were not budgeted. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council authorize the purchase of the sirens with the money to be taken from the contingency account, 31/7/72 with /7/72with bids waived on the basis of the Chief's written report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and carried. Consideration of an ordinance to ban pointed concrete blocks in the parkways. The Village Manager made a report on locations where the pointed blocks are being used and the possible traffic hazard they create. Mr. Claussen suggested that an ordinance be drawn up spelling out requirements for placing any obstructions in the parkway area with control as to what and where they may be placed. Mr. Harry Lance, 530 N. E. 91st Street, who was informed by the Village Manager that he must remove the pointed blocks from his parkway, petitioned the Council to allow some type of block to protect the beautification that he did on his parkway. It was requested that the Villagers be notified by the Bulletin that a proposed ordinance on this subject will be considered by the Council. Statement by 29 property owners on the Biscayne Dog Track. Mr. V. D. Mitchell of 420 N. W. 112th Terrace, petitioned the Council for relief from certain undesirable conditions existing on the dog track property directly across from N. W. 112th Terrace. The demands made by the property owners were an 8 ft. panel fence from N. W. 5th Ave, to N. W. 2nd Avenue, that the gate on 112th Terrace be closed, and that the fence be painted white. Mrs. Lee Scott, 460 N. W. 112th Terrace, requested that the street be closed to all but residential traffic. It was Mrs. Dunn's suggestion that a very strong letter be sent to the dog track by the Manager stating that certain provisions must be made with the threat of being brought to our Village Court. Mayor Jones thought we should get more cooperation from the dog track and inform them it 3/7/72 -3- is imperative that they go ahead with the improvements they discussed, and that a report be made at our next Council meeting. Report of recreation activities by the Recreation Director. Mr. Harold Petrey, Recreation Director, made a report of the activities at the new Community Center during its first year of operation including the following outstanding events: 1. Band Concert 5. Gymnastics Show 2. Ceramic Bazaar 6. Tap/Ballet Recital 3. Stage productions 7. Beauty Pageant 4. Cheerleading Jamboree 8. Fashion Show Annual Meeting of the Florida City Managers Assoc, at Winter Park. The Village Manager requested approval to attend the annual meeting to be held April 23 thru 26, 1972. Mr. Claussen moved authorization for the Manager to attend, providing he makes a report of the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. Bills. After a review of the current bills they were approved by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mrs. Dunn and carried. Mr. McLaughlin - Computer Handicaps. Councilman McLaughlin recommended on behalf of the Council-appointed committee of Mr. Clement, Mr. McLaughlin and the Village Manager, that the Club adopt a computer system of handicaps as soon as possible and eliminate the four memberships now provided for this service. Mr. Clement moved that we start using the computer service for handicaps with details to be worked out for the next Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dunn and passed. Mr. McLaughlin also asked on behalf of the Tournament Committee 3/7/72 -4- for approval of the annual guest tournament to be held on the 22nd of this month with waiver of guest fees and a special fee of $6. 00 for carts. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mrs. Dunn and passed this tournament was approved as requested. Mayor Jones reported that he expected the Kitchen Committee would be ready to ask the Council for approval to employ an architect by the next meet- ing of the Council. Unfinished Business: (a) Turn-in on 107th St. for inspection station traffic - The Village Manager reported that he had contacted Mr. Greene in the County Manager's office for assistance on this job and learned that the County felt there was no urgency for the turn-in in view of other stations being opened that will relieve the traffic at our station. Mr. Claussen moved that this item be removed from the Unfinished Business. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed unanimously. (b) Decision on legal action in the Pellegrino zoning matter - The Village Attorney reported that the Council had instructed him to take no further action on filing a suit against Mrs. Pellegrino until a decision is made as to whether the Council wishes to file in Chancery Court or prosecute in Village Court. Mr. Robert Lewin, the next door neighbor, was represented by attorney, A. L. Entin, who told the Council the only way to obtain a final disposition of the matter was to move into Circuit Court. After discussion of the pro's 3/7/72 2 , -5- and con's of proposed legal action, Mr. McLaughlin moved that the Council rescind its previous motion concerning the Pellegrino case. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed by three affirmative votes with Mrs. Dunn dissenting and Mr. Clement abstaining. A motion made by Mr. Clement authorizing Mr. Lewin to bring suit against Mrs. Pellegrino was withdrawn. (c) Amendment to Section 404 of the Zoning Ordinance - A new amendment to Section 404 was prepared by the Village Attorney to spell out the conditions under which a permit will be issued for building on a 50 ft. lot. Mr. Clement moved the adoption of this amendment. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed, said ordinance being NO. 361, entitled; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 404 of ORDINANCE NO. 270 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE ZONING PLAN FOR MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. " The meeting adjourned at 5;45 p. m. Village Clerk APPROVED; Mayor