08-01-1972 Special Meeting SPECIAL MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 1, 197Z
A special meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was called
at 4:00 o'clock p.m. , August 1, 197Z, at the Village Hall, with the following
Council members present:
Mayor Elwood Jones
Dean R. Claussen
Mrs. Marjorie A. Dunn
Howard J. McLaughlin
Absent: Raymond L. Clement
Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager, and Mr. Thomas H.
Anderson, Village Attorney, were also present.
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Mayor Elwood
Jones.
Resignation of James J. Fowler as Chief of Police.
Mr. James J. Fowler read his letter of resignation as Chief of
Police, which he submitted on advice of his physician following hospitalization
for a heart ailment. Further, Mr. Fowler asked that some action be taken
as soon as possible to allow him to receive pension credit or get his money
back.. In closing he offered his experience and knowledge concerning studies
he had made within the Police, Fire and Inspection Departments.
Mr. Claussen moved that the Council accept the resignation with
regrets and heartfelt thanks for the work Mr. Fowler has done for the Village.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin. Some of the citizens present
asked for an explanation of the resignation. Mayor Jones stated that it is a
question of the Chief's health and that he felt that Jeff Fowler had done this
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in his best interests. Upon vote the motion was passed 3/1 with Mrs. Dunn
dissenting.
Appointment of a new Chief of Police.
MrI Dunn moved that the Council engage temporarily the services
of Wayne Thurman as Acting Police Chief. The motion was seconded by
Mr. McLaughlin and passed unanimously. It was further stipulated that this
would include the Fire Department.
The Village Manager was asked to resign as Acting Police Chief at
such time as the new Chief can take over which will be as of August 12th or
sooner, if possible.
Police Radio Communications.
The Village Manager reported that he had been in communication
with Mr. Reese, City Manager of Miami, who had set a price on the Miami
police radio equipment of $1960. 00 and recommended that we take over this
system. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council authorize the expenditure of
$1960 to purchase the equipment from the City of Miami and negotiate a closing
of the deal as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dunn.
Mr. Claussen also suggested listing every piece of equipment we have and
make it a part of the bill of sale. The motion was passed unanimously.
Appointment of an irrigation engineer for the golf course.
Mr. Mike Barger, Golf Course Superintendent, reported that he had
contacted two engineering firms to go over our needs for an automatic irriga-
tion system and from these discussions Mr. Barger recommended the firm
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of Dowling & Associates at a fee of $500. 00 plus traveling expenses or,about
$700. 00. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council engage Dowling & Associates
to prepare an automatic irrigation system for the golf course. The motion
was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed.
Appointment of an air conditioning engineer for the Country Club.
The Village Manager reported that he had received a cost estimate
from Karl G. Frese, engineer, for plans and specifications with invitation to
bid and review of bidders, as follows;
Miami Shores Country Club $700. 00
Brockway Memorial Library 400. 00
Mr. Claussen moved that the Council authorize an expenditure of
up to $700. 00 for the Country Club system and take further time on the other.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and carried.
Appointment of a consulting engineer for the septic tank system at
the club.
The Village Manager reported that J. J. Garcia & Associates had
already done a great deal of preliminary work on this layout and submitted an
estimated cost of $700. 00 for the balance of the work. Mr. Claussen moved
that Mr. Garcia be employed at a fee not to exceed $700. 00 to prepare plans
and specifications for a force disposal septic tank system at the Country Club.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and carried.
Discussion of Country Club management.
Mrs. Dunn asked that this item be discussed even though it had
been removed from the original agenda. Mayor Jones stated that the Council
had interviewed Inter American Planning Consultants who propose to increase
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the efficiency, service, programs, etc. at our Country Club and they have
recommended one of their professional club managers to do this job for us.
After reading the proposed manager's resume (Mr. William Tucker), Mrs.
Dunn moved that the Council secure the services of William Tucker as
temporary manager of our Country Club at the same salary we are now
paying the present manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin
and carried.
Mrs. Biddy Lang, 750 N. E. 101st Street, again asked that toilet
facilities be provided for the tot lot and that they be installed immediately
while the children are out of school.
The meeting adjourned at 5;00 p. m.
Village Clerk
APPROVED;
Mayor