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12-16-1975 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL December 16, 1975 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 7:30 p. m. , December 16, 1975, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Donald W. McIntosh W. Alfred Davis Dean R. Claussen James W. Condit Jon E. McLeod Absent: None Mr. David Peace, Village Manager, and Mr. Richard Lund, Village Attorney, were also present. The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Evangelist Frank Ingram of the Miami Shores Church of Christ, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor McIntosh, on behalf of the Village Council, presented a plaque to William R. Bradford, Building Director, for his 20 years' service with the Village. Minutes of the special meeting of November 26, 1975, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Davis and passed. Mr. Claussen moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 1975, be approved as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod. Mr. Condit asked that the minutes on page 2. be amended because the Council had not yet approved the 3% interest on refunded contributions to the pension plan. The minutes were then approved as corrected. 12/16/75 -2- Recommendation on bids for street sweeper. Mr. Peace recommended that the low bid from Florida Municipal Sales in the amount of $23, 979. 00 be accepted. Mr. McLeod moved that the Village Manager's recommendation be accepted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Condit and passed 4/1 with Mr. Claussen abstaining. Request for installation of additional street lighting. A petition was received from 15 residents in the vicinity of Miami Avenue and N. W. 101st Street, requesting installation of street lights between N. W. Miami Court and N. E. 1st Avenue. A survey of this area was made by the Police Dept. , with the recommendation that three street lights be installed, one on N. W. 100th Terr. , one on N. E. 101 st St. and one on N. W. 102nd St. Chief Fletcher reported that the cost would be $2. 85 per light per month. Mr. Condit moved that the request for installation of additional lights be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously. Report from Charter Revision Committee. A report was presented to the Council by William F. Fann, Jr. , Chairman of the Charter Committee, listing 12 charter revision items that the Committee had approved for Council review. In the discussion that followed Mr. Fann recommended that the Council direct the Village Attorney to prepare items 4, 6, 7, 8, & 9, (report attached), for immediate action by the Council prior to making up the ballot for the March 9th election. Mr. Condit moved that the Village Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution as suggested by Mr. Fann covering items 4, 6, 7, 8, & 9, and also consider a clause concerning Country Club member for the Council and other Advisory Boards. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously. 12/16/75 -3- Agreement between Miami Shores Village and Dade County Police Benevolent Association. Because of items in the contract that the Council was unfamiliar with, Mr. McLeod moved that it be tabled until it comes back to the Council after review by Paul Pothin and Mr. Lund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. Mr. Condit moved that sometime in the near future a representative of the P. B. A. meet with the Council at a work session to go over the different items they have in the contract and give the Council some background on why these items are needed in a contract. Mr. McLeod seconded the motion and it carried 4/1 with Mr. Claussen dissenting. Mr. Condit moved that the Village Attorney request a clarification of the Florida Commission on Ethics as to legality of closed meetings on labor contracts. (This refers to a criticism by the P. B.A. attorney on a planned Council work session on the Police contract, which was cancelled. ) The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. Resolution on Handicapped Policy and Committee. Following the reading of this resolution Mr. Davis moved that it be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and RESOLUTION NO. 593 was passed and adopted , same being entitled: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POSITIVE POLICY FOR HIRING THE ABLE/DISABLED, FOR ESTAB- LISHING AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE DISABLED, AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS THERETO. A question was brought up concerning the need for sidewalks in some areas for use by the handicapped. The Manager was requested to look into sidewalk construction. 12/16/75 -4- Recommendation on disposal of surplus Village property. The Village Manager stated that we can ask for sealed bids or hold an auction. However, Mr. Peace recommended that the property be itemized into categories and that we ask for sealed bids. Mr. Claussen moved that we take bids on all surplus equipment, property and other items. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. Recommendation on Department head job descriptions. The Village Manager, pursuant to the Council's request, had forwarded job descriptions on the following department heads: Public Works Director, Finance Director, Building Director, Recreation Director, Tennis Pro, Pool Manager and Golf Course Superintendent. Mr. Claussen moved that action be tabled on this item and that the Council take definite action at the next regular meeting of January 6th. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously. F. P. L. route coding. Mayor McIntosh reported that as a result of the recent survey, it was learned that there are two codes, #361 and #460, that have been omitted from the Shores. These represent an area near El Portal along N. E. 4th Ave. Rd. and an area at 8th Ave. and 91st St. A further check of these areas is being made and the Mayor stated that we will call for a complete breakdown of the amount of money that has been allocated to other areas. The Mayor also reported that the recent fire hydrant charge on the water bills is being referred to the Village Attorney. Bills for the month of November. Upon motion made by Mr. Condit, seconded by Mr. McLeod, the bills were unanimously approved. -5- 12/16/75 Nominations to Country Club Advisory Board. A list of twelve nominees was presented as follows: Carol Walker Seals Oxford John W. Cooney Monty Atwater Robert Blue John Bergacker Mel Roberts Joseph Gionfriddo George Swanson Martin J. Kurzer Harold Webber Roy Abagnale The following members were appointed on the first ballot: John W. Cooney Mel Roberts Seals Oxford Joseph Gionfriddo Mr. Robert Blue was high on the next ballotsand was named the fifth member by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Claussen and carried. Set date for public hearing on closing Park Drive, Jan. 27th proposed. Mr. Claussen moved that the public hearing be held on Tuesday, January 27, 1976, 7:30 p. m. at the Community Center. The motion was seconded by Mr. Condit and carried. Mr. Condit announced the Bicentennial Parade to be held on Feb. 22nd. Village Manager's report. Mr. Peace reported that the repairs have been completed to the library roof and floor covering. He also stated that he had received a call from Chief Radford in regard to the Village acquiring property for a fire station. Mayor McIntosh appointed Councilmen Claussen, condit and McLeod as a committee to survey the available land in the next month or so and recommend a site for the Metropolitan Dade County fire station. Mr. Peace reported that the Country Club Manager's six months' pro- bationary period will be completed on December 23, at which time his salary should be increased from $18, 000 to $20, 000, according to his letter of employ- ment. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council take no action on this and refer it 12/16/75 -6- to the new board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. After discussion the motion failed by four dissenting votes. Mr. Condit moved that the Council abide by the agreement and give Mr. Moranetz a vote of confidence. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod and passed 4/1 with Mr. Claussen dissenting. Concerning the three bids for Country Club items: tennis practice wall, carpeting for ladies locker room and turf sweeper, Mr. Peace stated that he had spoken with the Mayor and it was agreed to hold off at this time because of shortage of cash. The Mayor pointed out the current $17, 000 deficit, plus the cost of the emergency repair of the bridge. Mr. Condit moved that the bids be held in abeyance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. The Village Manager reported that he is going on vacation December 20th and will be back on January 6th, and recommended that Jim Glaid, Finance Director, be held responsible in his absence. Mr. Condit moved that the Council concur with the Manager's recommendation that Mr. Gla.id as administrative head between December 20 and January 6th. Motion was seconded and carried. Village Attorney's report: Mr. Lund reported that he had done some research on the 24-hour oper- ation, noise ordinance, solicitations and a scavenger ordinance. He stated that he had received a model ordinance on noise which did not seem practical because of the required intricate equipment. The question of enforcement of a 24-hour operation and solicitations have been referred through the Police Dept. to the Attorney General. Mr. Mike Khoury, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, gave the 12/16/76 -7- Council copy of a letter from Mr. W. H. Colestock, 1700 N. E. 105th St. , in which he deplored the way people use the Country Club without membership cards. The Council asked that this letter be forwarded to the new Advisory Committee. Council Mr. Davis stated that after contemplating for the last several months, he has reached the conclusion that Mr. Peace does not have Miami Shores interest at heart and is just using the position as a stepping stone. Mr. Davis then moved that the Council ask Mr. Peace for his resignation effective January 20, 1976. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed 4/1 with Mr. Condit dissenting. Mr. Davis moved that the Council give Mr. Peace four weeks' severance pay from January 20, 1976. The Mayor seconded this motion and it was passed 4/1 with Mr. Claussen dissenting. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p. m. Village Clerk A OVED: Mayor