12-18-1973 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 18, 1973
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock p. m. , December 18, 1973, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present:
Mayor James W. Condit
Dean R. Claussen
Raymond L. Clement
Elwood Jones
Harry F. Smenner, Jr.
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. Marion
Prather of the Miami Shores Christian Church.
Minutes of the meeting of December 4, 1973, were approved as
written by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Clement and passed.
Report on status of golf course irrigation system.
Mr. Dave Buxbaum, Golf Course Superintendent, reported that as of
yesterday, seven complete holes were automatically irrigated, starting on
#17, and by the first of January everything this side of the R. R. tracks will
be completely automatic. The total cost was $165, 000. 00 with first payment
in October of $81, 412. 50, and second payment in December of $24, 423. 77,
leaving $59, 163. 73 upon completion. Mr. Buxbaum further stated that all
major work should be completed by the latter part of January.
Planning Board minutes.
A request made by Mr. Jack Arias to divide the property in Block A,
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Miami Shores Sub. (215 Grand Concourse), into two lots was approved by the
Planning Board with a Waiver of Plat or replatting, if required. After a
review of Mr. Arias' plan Mr. Claussen moved that the Council accept the
division of the property as submitted and require that it be replatted. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and carried.
The Council reviewed Dr. Joseph's professional office building under
construction along Park Drive in regard to the ramp that was constructed for
access to a future roadway along the R. R. tracks. After some discussion Mr.
Smenner moved in this instance that Dr. Joseph not be given a Certificate of
Occupancy to use the ramp and back driveway until a favorable report is received
by the Council after a re-study of the traffic flow by the Planning Board and the
Building Department. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed.
Taxi rate increase.
Mr. John R. Barrett, attorney for Aircraft Taxi and White Cabs, did
not appear to present the request for an increase in rates.
Dade League of Cities Legislative program.
Mr. Russ Marchner, Executive Director of the Dade League, and
League Director Ronald Pierson, Mayor of Opa Locka, were present to review
the League's legislative program to be followed, in the coming session of the
State Legislature.
Decision on January 1, 1974 Council meeting (New Year's Day)
Mr. Claussen moved that the Council cancel the first meeting in
January. The motion was seconded:by Mr. Clement and carried.
Ordinance on Court abolishment.
An ordinance abolishing the Municipal Court of Miami Shores was
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read. Upon motion made by Mr. Clement and seconded by Mr. Jones,
ORDINANCE NO. 375 was unanimously passed, same being entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO ABOLISH THE MUNICIPAL
COURT OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE.
Unfinished Business:
(a) Approval of letter to Villagers on Fire Fighters Union contract.
Mr. Clement moved that Mr. McIntyre draw up another letter incor-
porating the better parts in both drafts (previously written) in more
detail. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed.
(b) Appointment of Miami Shores Country Club Association By-Law
Committee.
The following nominations had been made by the Council for this
committee: Joe Gionfriddo
Howard Barwick
Charles Dunn
Ted Hawkins
Dr. Doggett
Herb Warren
Bill Byr d
Brad Fickle
Mr. Clement moved that the Council approve the nominations and
appoint these men to serve as a committee to review the by-laws
and make recommendations. Mr. Claussen seconded the motion and
it was passed.
(c) Purchase of up to 21 fire hydrants and financing.
The Village Manager reported on a recent meeting with Mr. Legall of
the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Authority, concerning the up-dating
of our water plan with the addition of new mains by the Authority and
additional fire hydrants to be provided by the Village. Mr. Jones moved
that the Village Manager be authorized to enter into negotiations with
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the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Authority on the corrected plan for the new
hydrants. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and carried.
Mr. Clement brought up the recent Personnel Appeals Board hearing
for Charles Pinder. He stated that it was not a hearing but a trial and that
an officer of 27 years was put on trial and our own attorney acted as a prosecut-
ing attorney. Mr. Clement further expressed his concern over the treatment
given this employee. Mr. Jones stated that he felt the Board had held a fair
hearing and that we should show our appreciation to this Board for what they did.
Referring to the above subject, Mr. Hansford Tyler, an attorney, stated
that the Council could not appoint a Board that would have court jurisdiction;
further, that a Board is not a forum in which one can be prosecuted or
persecuted. Mr. Claussen moved that the Appeals Board ordinance be reviewed
by Mr. Anderson and the Village Manager to recommend guide lines for future
hearings. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Jones brought up the Tennis Club By-law Committee and stated
that the current president and the immediate past president should be included
on this committee. Mr. Claussen moved that we amend the action of the last
Council meeting and add to this committee Mr. John Schmidt and Mr. Herb
Warren. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p. m.
Vil age Clerk
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