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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 4, 1973
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock p.m. , September 4, 1973, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present:
Mayor James W. Condit
Dean R. Claussen
Harry F. Smenner, Jr.
Absent: Raymond L. Clement
Elwood Jones
Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager, and Mr. Thomas Britton,
substituting for the Village Attorney, were also present.
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Father Brendan
Collins of St. Rose of Lima Church.
As first order of business the Mayor, on behalf of the Village Council,
presented an engraved plaque of appreciation to Mr. Clyde Blue, a mechanic
who recently retired from the Village after 20 years' service.
Minutes of a special meeting of August 14, 1973, and of the meeting
of August 21, 1973, were approved by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded
by Mr. Smenner and carried.
Village Manager's report on the irrigation pumping contract.
Mr. McIntyre stated that he had received specifications from the
DeBra Company with a price of $11, 500. 00 for the pumping stations. He further
stated that Mr. Ken Cloud, President of Formost, the company installing the
irrigation system, stated that his company would furnish all labor and connect
up the electric at a cost of $4500. 00, or $16, 000. 00 total for the pumping
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contract. Mr. McIntyre then recommended that the Council waive bidding on
the labor of $4500. 00 and give the contract to Mr. Ken Cloud. Mr. Claussen
moved that the Village Manager be authorized to enter an agreement with
Mr. Cloud to supply all material necessary to complete this job plus labor at
a total of $16, 000. 00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Condit and passed 2/1
with Mr. Smenner dissenting. It was further reported that the Form.ost Company
had started construction on the irrigation system'as of that day.
Planning Board minutes. - no action required.
Mike Khoury on request for a water fountain in park on west side
of N. E. 2nd Avenue.
Mr. Mike Khoury of the Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce,
requested that the Council consider the addition of a water fountain in the
2nd Avenue park, as well as, added shrubbery for both sides of the street.
Councilman Claussen stated that we will work on it.
Insurance Committee recommendation on group insurance.
Mr. Gordon Boulton reported that the Committee's recommendation
is to stay with the type of plan we have now as far as coverage is concerned
for employees and agreed on cost of all employee benefits which include
life insurance at a set amount of coverage depending on amount of salary,
either $2, 000 or $5, 000. It was also recommended that the coverage be
increased from $40. 00 a day to $50. 00 a day, with a new carrier in the same
agency, at the low bid of Home Life Insurance Company, effective as of
October 1st. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve the $50. 00 a day
plan offered by Home Life with the R. L. Blue Company, including the 30-day
waiting period instead of 6 months. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sm.enner
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and passed unanimously.
Resolution on millage.
A resolution was presented concerning the Council's intention to
increase the tax millage for the year 1973 as required by Florida Statute
200. 061, Sec. 13. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen, and seconded by
Mr. Smenner, RESOLUTION NO. 552 was unanimously passed and adopted.
Resolution for tax anticipation certificate.
A resolution was presented approving the borrowing of $100, 000. 00
at 4. 95% interest per annum. for a period of 60 days to be used for Village
operating expenses prior to receipt of tax revenue. Upon motion made by
Mr. Smenner and seconded by Mr. Claussen, RESOLUTION NO. 553 was
unanimously passed and adopted.
Authority to hire labor counsel to present our case to the
arbitrators on the Fire Fighters Union contract..
No proposal at hand.
Reports on kitchen and dining room renovation at the Country Club.
Mr. Claussen stated that the kitchen is almost finished and that full-
scale dinners are not fax off. The Village Manager pointed out some of the
features of the new Shores Club Room and the folding panel wall for the main
dining room.
Bills for month of July.
After a review of the list of bills they were approved by motion made
by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Smenner and passed.
Unfinished Business:
(a) Appointments -
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Pension Board:
Employee representative - Mr. Claussen moved
that Ann Vigneron be named as this member. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Smenner and passed.
Council representative - Mr. Claussen moved that Mr.
Mr. Smenner be named to the Board. The motion
was seconded by Mayor Condit and passed.
Planning and Zoning Board:
Mr. Smenner moved that Messrs. Astor, Denham and
Phoenix be reappointed for two year terms. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Claus sen and passed.
Mr. Charles Markel presented a petition to the Council concerning
the food ordering policy for the Friday luncheons of the Clams. It was
suggested that this be worked out by meeting with the Village Manager and
the Club Manager.
Mr. Lois Smith, 672 N. E. 98th Street, asked about beautification
of the park across from her home.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
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