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03-19-1974 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL March 19, 1974 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock p.m. , March 19, 1974, at the Village Hall, with the following 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. Harold A. Davenport, of the Miami Shores Community Church. Minutes of the meeting of March 5, 1974 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed. Planning Board minutes. The plans of Mr. George Bennett for remodeling the store building at 219 N. E. 95th Street (former A & P store) into an office building, were approved by the Board with the parking as provided by the lot to the east of the alley. On inquiry by the Council the Building Director reported that the amount of parking provided would not meet requirements for new construction. However, it was pointed out that this was merely changing the use of an existing building. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council sustain the action of the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. fir d 3/19/74 -2- Planning Board approval was given to the request for permit made by Foglia Construction Co, for a 9 unit apartment complex on the southwest corner of Biscayne Blvd. and 93rd Street, Lots 1 and 2, Block 63, Miami Shores Sub. The plan had Dade County Pollution Control approval for use of a septic tank and the Building Director reported that there were no variances involved. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council sustain the action of the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and carried. Planning Board approval was given on the plans of Jacobson and Riggins to convert the former Gulf Oil service station at 8909 Biscayne Blvd. , Lot 17, Asbury Park, into an office building with the addition of 1860 sq. ft. It was reported that there were no variances involved and that the parking was more than required. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried the action of the Planning Board was sustained. The Council reviewed the case of Mr. Bob Vickers of 1202 N. E. 101st Street, who had closed in his garage and installed an outside door without permit. The Council agreed that the Police Department should check all con- struction for building permits. Next was a discussion of the travel trailer ordinance in regard to the recommendation made by the Planning Board. Mr. Clement moved that the Council disallow the larger trailers. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Claussen wanted to allow the larger trailers for one year and have the Village Manager keep a close record of any problems and then the Council will review the ordinance at the end of the year. Mr. Claussen then moved that the Council amend the present Ordinance No. 367 to allow trailers of 27 ft. body lengths with the regulations recommended by the Planning Board. The motion 3/19/74 -3- died for lack of a second. Mr. Clement moved that we repeal Ordinance No. 367 on trailers. This motion also died. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council table action until the next Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed 4/1 with Mr. Clement dissenting. Planning Board approval was given to the revised plan for a medical arts building to be constructed on the west side of N. E. 2nd Ave. between 96th and 97th Streets, Lots 1 thru 5, Block 19, Miami Shores Sub. This plan was reviewed by the Council and the action of the Planning Board was sustained by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried. It was announced that a minibus had been donated to the Recreation Department by the owners of Tropical Chevrolet, Messrs. Bob Gyer and David Hallman. Bids on irrigation system on 109th Street. The Village Manager presented the following bids: Brooks Sprinkler $1490. 00 Formost Construction 2450. 00 Mr. Claussen moved that we accept the Brooks bid and proceed with the work. The motion was seconded by Mr. Condit and carried. Miami Shores Pension Board recommendation that the entry age into the plan be raised from 45 to 51. Mr. Claussen moved that we amend our present pension ordinance to change the entry age from 45 to 51, as recommended by the Pension Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed. Bids on emergency power for lighting and radio in the Fire Dept. The Village Manager presented the following bids for emergency 3/19"/74 �L -4- power in the Fire Dept. ; L & M Electric $530. 00 Luzer Electric 343. 00 Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried the low bid of Luzer Electric was accepted. Consideration of the Club Manager's recommendations on an increase in food and bar prices. Mr. John Ely., Club Manager, and Mr. James Tomal of the Florida Restaurant Association, had reviewed the food and liquor prices at the Club and recommended that the menu prices be increased to reflect a 50% food cost. Other recommendations were made on the liquor prices. Mr. Claussen moved that the Club Manager be permitted to increase food prices so he can operate at a 50% food cost. The motion was seconded by Mr. Smenner, and carried. Mr. Jones then moved that the Village Manager be instructed, in conjunction with the Club Manager and whoever else he deems necessary to get the qualifications needed, to write up operational procedures for the Club, spelling out the duties of all job classifications. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and carried. Mr. Jack Hockinson on Federal Aviation Administration letter re complaint on aircraft noise. Mr. Hockinson contended that the Regional Office of the F.A.A. has done nothing to alleviate the increased air traffic over Miami Shores, allegedly caused by the Grapeland Heights lawsuit, and, in fact, are not aware of the flight instructions that are now being followed with regard to departing aircraft. It was Mr. Hockinson's recommendation that the Village institute legal action against the airport. No action was taken. 3/19/74 -5- Village Manager's recommendation for a safe at the Country Club. The Village Manager presented a proposal to purchase a drop-in safe at a cost of $255. 00, to be installed in the upstairs office. Action was tabled pending more information on the proposal. Village Manager's report on a Club security system. Mr. McIntyre stated that two security alarm companies, Reliable and A. D. T. will present proposals for a system for the Club. Discussion on feasibility of allowing resident member golfers who have moved out of the Village but were members before the 1965 cut-off of non-resident members to be eligible to apply for member- ship through the Membership Committee. In the discussion of this subject Mr. Sm.enner wanted consideration given to permitting outside residents to become Social Members. Mr. Jones stated that this should be referred back to the committees and Mr. Clement thought it should be tabled. First reading of ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance on the definition of "Family". The Village Manager read the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance defining "Family" as follows: "One or more persons living as a single housekeeping unit and consisting of either: (a) any number of persons related by blood or marriage; or (b) not more than two persons not related by blood or marriage. " Upon motion made by Mr. Clement and seconded by Mr. Jones this proposed ordinance was unanimously passed on first reading. Report by Village Manager on seawall - postponed. 3/19/w -6- Unfinished Business: (a) Consideration of amending ordinance on campers and trailers - discussed. (b) Amendment to Personnel Appeals Board Ord. No. 372 - Village Attorney preparing. (c) Standard fine of $20. 00 for payable violations - the Village Manager stated we are waiting to hear from Mr. Bob Morgan, Court Clerk. Mr. McIntyre further reported that we had received notification that our Municipal Court had been abolished as of March 15, 1974. This item is to be removed from the agenda until further action is required. Mr. Jones asked the Council to consider paving an area between the sidewalk and the street adjacent to the Village parking lot on N. E. 98th Street east of 2nd Avenue, and moved that the Council authorize the Village Manager to get bids on paving this strip and bring them back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mayor Condit and passed unanimously. Mr. Howard McLaughlin presented the Council with a refund on the cost of six chairs that were ordered but not delivered in the interior decoration of the Shores Club Room and asked the Council to consider using this money to install dry walls between the dining rooms. The Council requested that the money be ear-marked for future capital improvements at the Club. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p. m. Village Clerk APPROVED: 7 r