11-07-1972 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 7, 1972
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock p.m. , November 7, 1972, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing 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 with an invocation given by Rev. James
Stevens on behalf of the Advent Lutheran Church.
Minutes of the meeting of October 17, 1972, were approved by
motion made by Mr. McLaughlin, seconded by Mrs. Dunn and carried.
Purchase of American-LaFrance pumper for $42, 309. 00 and
authorization for its financing.
Mr. Dallas Chrans of the Biscayne Fire Equipment Co. , was present
to explain how the truck his company was offering the Village differed from
the specifications prepared by our Fire Department. The Village Manager
recommended its purchase based on approval and recommendation of our Fire
Department. Mrs. Dunn moved that the Council approve purchase of the
American LaFrance fire truck for $42, 309. 00 and authorize the Village Manager
to get the best financing possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement
and passed.
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Policy of 15% gratuity on all food and beverage checks at the
Club.
Mr. Clement moved that the Council approve this policy. The motion
was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed unanimously.
Mr. Herbert Warren, Pres. of the Tennis Club.
Mr. Herbert Warren, on behalf of the Tennis Club, renewed their
request for two new clay courts and asked the Council if a public hearing
would be necessary before the Council would consider the request. Mr. Warren
was instructed to present their plans at the next meeting so that the Council
can determine if a public hearing will be necessary.
Permanent appointment of Police Chief.
Mrs. Dunn moved that Wayne Thurman be appointed Chief of Police on
a permanent basis. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement. Mr. George
Onett, 950 N. E. 96th Street, then arose to make a statement. He stated he
had no personal objection to Mr. Thurman but he wanted the Council to consider
the plight of the Police and Fire Departments, that the Council may be dis-
counting or ignoring our Police Department of young, dedicated men. Mr.
Onett stated we are going to lose these fine young, dedicated policemen because
of Chief Thurman. He thought the Council should choose someone within the
Police Department who might just be qualified to be Chief. After further
discussion the motion was carried.
Ordinance making it unlawful to store inoperative motor vehicles
within Miami Shores.
After the reading of this ordinance by the Village Manager Mr. Claussen
moved that it be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and
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ORDINANCE NO. 370 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO STORE
MOTOR VEHICLES NOT IN PROVABLE OPERATIVE
CONDITION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE AND TIME
FOR COMPLIANCE, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
Bills for September.
Upon motion made by Mr. Clement and seconded by Mr. McLaughlin
the bills were approved. Mrs. Dunn pointed out that Mr. Petrey was
supposed to indicate which items were paid for by civic clubs. It was
reported that in the new fiscal year the bills paid for by civic clubs will not
be reflected in these lists.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(a) Here's Help, Inc. - The request for use of Village property
was withdrawn as it appears they are going to acquire some
other property in the north end of the county.
(b) Five foot strip of land in front of Abbot Printing. Mr. Koppen,
attorney for the owner of Lots 1 and 2, Block 21, E1 Portal
Sub. , contended that the Village did not own this land and
thought it was only ethical that the Village should give them
a quit claim deed to clear up the title.
Mr. Claussen moved that the Council take no action on a
quit claim deed and if the owner decides to go to Court we
will do everything possible to expedite it. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and passed.
Purchase of a new 1972 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The Village Manager reported that this vehicle is budgeted and since
there is only one manufacturer, other bids cannot be secured. The proposal
submitted by the Harley-Davidson company of Miami was in the amount of
$2805. 05, less a 5% discount of $140. 25 and trade-in on the old motorcycle
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of $1, 000. 00, making a net price of $1664. 80. The company also stated
that with this purchase they would assume a repair bill on our present motor-
cycle of $115. 19. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council authorize purchase
of this motor as offered by the Harley-Davidson Company and waive the bid
requirement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed.
On inquiry of Mr. Harris Meador as to the status of our rescue
service Mayor Jones stated that many citizens have offered sizeable donations
and he is elated that the people of the Village want this type of service. Mr.
rescue
Claussen added that the Council has taken action endorsing the/service and
contacting the service clubs to form a committee to assist in the program.
The meeting adjourned at 5;00 p. m.
Village Clerk
APPROVED;
Mayor