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05-07-1974 Regular Meeting 4f REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL May 7, 1974 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4;00 o'clock p, m. , May 7, 1974, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present; Mayor James W. Condit Raymond L. Clement Dean R. Claussen Elwood Jones Harry F. Smenner, Jr. Absent; None The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Councilman Jones. Minutes of the meeting of April 16, 1974, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed. Planning Board minutes. The Building Director presented a revised architectural rendering of the nine unit apartment complex to be built at 93rd Street and Biscayne Blvd. , for information only. A design change had been suggested by the Council. Planning Board approval was given on the request of Mr. Ted Gottfried, architect for the medical arts building to be constructed on N. E. 2nd Avenue between 96th and 97th Streets to allow a height of 42 ft. 8 in. After a review of the plans Mr. Smenner moved that the Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Mr. Robert Geyer, President of Tropical Chevrolet, 8880 Biscayne Blvd. , with Mr. Joe Arnold, presented the keys of a new Chevrolet van as a gift 5/7/74 411E to the Village Recreation Dept. Mr. Geyer stated that Tropical Chevrolet would replace this bus with a new one each year. Mr. Smenner moved that the Council pass a resolution expressing our appreciation to Tropical Chevrolet for the donation of this vehicle. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. It was also requested that a copy be sent to Mr. Joe Arnold. Reports by Village Manager and staff. (a) Residential security systems - the Village Manager reported that after two meetings with a committee of residential alarm sub- scribers it was their recommendation that the A. D. T. alarm company be permitted to put in their console and service all alarm equipment in the Police Dept. In the discussion that followed Chief Fletcher reported reasons why it would be more efficient for the Police Dept. to have the alarm company call the Police by private line instead of having individual lines from the subscribers to the station. Both Councilmen Smenner and Clement voiced an opinion that the Council should follow the Chief's recommendation. Mr. Jones moved that the Council postpone this for two weeks and get more information from the Chief. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and carried. (b) Lethal yellowing disease of palm trees. Mr. Henry Boliek, Park Superintendent, reported that he had been in contact with the State Agriculture Dept. who were expecting a supply of terramycin by July which could be purchased by the cities at $1. 00 per gram and that it will take two grams to prevent a healthy tree from getting the disease and up to six grams to treat a tree already diseased. 5/7774 a�C -3- (c) Condition of golf course - Mr. Dave Buxbaum, Golf Course Superintendent, discussed a written report he had made to the Council on his maintenance program for the golf course from May through September. Mr. Smenner suggested that this report be posted at the club so everyone can see it and that the Village Manager make a file of these operational procedures of the Country Club for a permanent record. (d) Final seawall report - the Village Manager reported on the completion of the seawall repair which had been accomplished for approximately $1200. 00, with Village labor. The Council commended the Manager on this project. Mr. McIntyre also reported that we had received the final bill from Formost Construction Co. on the installation of the automatic irrigation system for the golf course and that there was no extra charge for digging thru the coral rock although it was allowed in the contract. Opening bids. (a) 1/2 ton pick-up truck - bids received were as follows: Tropical Chevrolet $2, 923. 70 Biscayne Dodge 3, 171. 63 (b) 1 ton cab and chassis - bids received were as follows: Biscayne Dodge $3, 990. 78 (c) greensmower - bids received were as follows: DeBra $3, 550. 00 Hector 3, 400. 00 (d) trap rake - bids received were as follows: DeBra $1, 595. 00 Hector 2, 195. 00 5/7/-7't* - 51 -4- Mr. Claussen moved that the bids be referred to the Village Manager for recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed. Appointment of medical advisors to the Police and Fire Depts. The Village Manager stated that the advisors should be appointed by the Council so they will have authority to issue orders. The following doctors were named by Chief Fletcher for this appointment; Dr. Robert Isham, Dr. J. E. Williams and Dr. Robert Panaro. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council instruct the Village Manager to prepare an ordinance that would establish a department of medical advisors and the number of people to be supplied by it. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and carried. Chamber of Commerce on X-rated movie that was shown at the Shores Theatre. Mr. Mike Khoury, manager of the Chamber of Commerce, reported on what he and the Chamber had done with regard to the many complaints received about the picture "Last Tango in Paris", recently shown at the Shores Theatre. He presented the Council with letters, citizen petitions, and a resolution of the Chamber, all condemning this type of film for the Shores Theatre. Mr. Jones moved that the Council write a letter to the theatre and ask them to exercise more discretion in the selection of pictures and that it also reflect the opinion of the Villagers. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and it was added that this letter should be sent to the Florida State Theatres in Jacksonville. The motion was then passed unanimously. Village Attorney's report on 95th Street ordinance. Mr. Anderson stated that the proposed ordinance drawn up by the 5/7/74 -5- Village Manager was sufficient. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council consider this favorably (the repeal of Ordinance No. 155) and proceed with the proper procedure for passage of an ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones. In the discussion that followed Mr. Anderson admitted that to effectively carry out this contract we would have to extend 95th Street across the Railroad tracks. Mr. Claussen withdrew his motion and Mr. Jones withdrew the second. Discussion of Dade County-Miami Shores Fire Dept. contract. Mayor Condit reported that the Council had just received the contract and thought the Council should make notes and then sit down with a lawyer to go over it. After a great deal of discussion from the audience Mr. Claussen moved that the Council table any further discussion on this today until we have time to review the contract. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. Bills. Upon motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed bills for the month of April were approved. Dade League of Cities dues. Because of increased operating costs of the League Mayor Condit reported that they are going to ask for an increase in dues and he wanted to know if our Council would approve up to 20% increase. Mr. Jones moved that the Council authorize up to $100. 00 increase in dues. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. 57174 Jt� -6- Unfinished Business: (a) Mr. Eisen on club membership dues - Mr. Eisen asked that this be deferred until the next meeting in view of this lengthy meeting. (b) Personnel Appeals Board ordinance - the proposed new ordinance was discussed but no action taken. Councilman Smenner brought up the subject of the Village Manager's retirement and moved we start immediately to find a replacement for the Village Manager by placing ad's or contacting schools or organizations that might be a source of a manager. This motion was rephrased by Mr. Smenner as, that the Village Manager be instructed to start immediately by placing ad's to find a replacement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement but failed to carry with three opposing votes of Messrs. Jones, Condit and Claussen. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p. m. Village Clerk APPROVED: L7 yor