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11-19-1974 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL November 19, 1974 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P.m. , November 19, 1974, 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. David Peace, Village Manager, and Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, were also present. The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Councilman Raymond Clement. Minutes of the meeting of November 5, 1974 were approved by a motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Smenner and passed. Minutes of the work session of November 11, 1974 were approved by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried. Minutes of the interviewing for a Village Attorney held November 13, 1974 were approved by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mayor Condit and carried. Resolution declaring results of referendum election on fire merger contract. A resolution declaring the following results was read: For merger 1864 Against merger 1494 Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen and seconded by Mr. Jones 11/19/74 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 575 was passed and adopted, same being entitled; A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE VILLAGE REFERENDUM ON THE FIRE MERGER HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1974, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION Discussion of fire merger contract. The Village Manager read a list of items on which the Council had requested further negotiation; 1. That the County assume the debt on the fire truck. 2. That the lease of space in the Village Hall be limited to three years and a reasonable rental paid. 3. That the medical equipment not be permanently trans- ferred without permission of the Village Council. 4. That the land provided for a new fire station be leased to Dade County instead of deeded. Two more items were added; that the contract be put into effect on or before October 1, 1975, and that the size of land for a new station be defined. Mr. Claussen moved that the Village Manager be directed to start re-negotiation with the County to secure a contract that will be satisfactory to us and.become effective as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed 4/1 with Mr. Clement dissenting. Mr. Richard Kinney, 841 N. E. 98th St. , to discuss Village taxes. Mr. Kinney asked to speak before the Council because of his concern over the high taxes on his home. His complaint was on the re-assessment of his property as well as increased taxes to Miami Shores and questioned the need for this increase. Mr. Kinney was informed that the budget would indicate where the money is being used and that it had been explained to the public at hearings prior to adoption. Authority to hire cost accountant-comptroller for Country Club. Based on a recommendation of the Village Manager, Mr. Claussen 11/19/74 -3- moved that the Council authorize the Village Manager to employ a cost accountant- comptroller to handle Country Club affairs, with a maximum salary of $13, 000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Smenner. Mr. Peace explained the various duties that this person would handle and that the salary money can be found by consolidating personnel. Both Mr. Clement and Mr. Jones argued that this is the Club Manager's job. The motion carried with Messrs. Jnnes and Clement dissenting. Resolution amending Resolution No. 565 to provide additional funding for recording/playback equipment for Police Department. A report was received from the Police Chief explaining why additional money in the amount of $1090. 37 is necessary to comply with the requirements LEAA of the grant. Mr. Claussen moved approval of this resolution for additional funding according to the memo submitted by Chief Fletcher. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and carried. Unfinished Business: (a) Alley abutting Mandel property - Copy of an agreement prepared by the Village Attorney for temporary use of the alley by Mr. Mandel, 797 N. E. 94th St. , had been forwarded to the Council. A discussion ensued in which Council members argued that the Village should get a turn-around area in return for Mr. Mandel's use of a portion of the alley. Mr. Claussen moved that action be tabled for further study and review with the Village Attorney. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and carried. (b) Dog Track assessment - A letter had been received from the County Tax Assessor explaining how their assessing is done. Upon 11/19/74 -4- motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried the Clerk was instructed to send a copy of this letter to Mr. Mikker (who had made the complaint) and remove it from the agenda. (c) Board of Governors for Country Club - to be discussed. (d) Method of electing Mayor - to be discussed. (e) Appointment of Village Attorney - Mr. Jones moved that the Council appoint Dick Lund to serve out the unexpired term of Mr. Anderson, with the appointment to be effective December 1 st, 1974, at the present salary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Smenner and carried unanimously. (f) Cost of living increase to retired employees - Mr. Smenner moved that this be referred back to the Pension Board to review. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed 4/1 with Mayor Condit dissenting. The Mayor reported on the work that had been done by Councilman Claussen in getting cart paths paved at the golf course at a cost of $470. 00, whereas the item was budgeted at $6, 000, and expressed appreciation to Mr. Claussen on behalf of the Council. The meeting adjourned at 6;10 p.m. Village Clerk APPROVED; �aLr� Ma r