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01-20-1976 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL January 20, 1976 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 7:30 p.m., January 20, 1976, at the Village Hall, with the following Council— men present: Mayor Donald W. McIntosh W. Alfred Davis James W. Condit Jon E. McLeod Absent: Dean R. Claussen Mr. Richard Lund, Village Attorney, was also present, and Miss Vigne— ron attended as Acting Manager. The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Father Molano of St. Rose of Lima Church, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1976, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried. Country Club Administrative Board minutes. Upon motion made by Mr. Condit, seconded by Mr. Davis and carried the minutes submitted by Chairman Robert Blue were approved. Rev. George A. Hill, Jr. to discuss a program for confined elderly people in Miami Shores. Rev. George A. Hill, representing the Christian Community Service Agency, petitioned the Council for approval of their program, with a letter of introduction, to canvass the Village for the purpose of making regular visits to the homes of confined elderly people. After discussion Mr. Condit moved that the Council approve the request as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod but an amendment was made to the original motion and approved that the Village Attorney be instructed to review this program and report back to the Council in two weeks. This motion was unanimously carried. -2— 1/20/76 Opening Bids on 1/2 ton pick—up truck. The following bids were opened and recorded: SPITZER MOTORS OF MIAMI, INC. $39744.51 FRIENDLY FORD 39920.98 4,123.98 alternate TROPICAL CHEVROLET 39620.53 Mr. Davis moved that the bids be turned over to the Acting Manager for a recommendation at the neat meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Condit and passed unanimously. Letter from Mrs. Harold Spear, regarding suit against Dade County Tax Adjustment Board. A letter was received from Mrs. Harold Spear, 1230 N. E. 91st St., advising the Council that she and her husband were filing suit against the Dade County Tax Adjustment Board, the Dade County Property Appraiser, the Dade County Tax Collector and the Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue, over the assessment process in this County. Mrs. Spear asked that Miami Shores join in this suit or file a separate suit on behalf of Miami Shores taxpayers. Mr. David Weinberger, Attorney, pointed out flaws in the system of protesting assessments, and Mr. Ralph Fredericks added that a class action suit by the Village would lend stature to the suit and that Coral Gables might do likewise. Mr. McLeod moved that action be delayed at this time on Mrs. Spear's request and requested that she come back at a more appropriate time when assess— ments come out. The motion was seconded by Mr. Condit but failed to carry on a 2/2 vote. Mr. Davis moved that we turn this over to Mr. Lund to communicate with Mr. Fredericks and Mr. Weinberger to find out what would be necessary to proceed with a law suit and report back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried 3/1 with Mr. Condit dissenting. Resolution declaring February 17, 1976 as "Youth in Government Dayll. Upon motion made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. McLeod, RESOLUTION NO. 600. was passed and adopted, same being entitled: -3- 1/20/76 A RESOLUTION DECLARING FEBRUARY 179 1976, AS "YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY" IN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROGRAM. Resolution on "Read on America" project. By this resolution the Council endorses the "Read on America" Project of the Dade County School System. Upon motion made by Mr. McLeod and seconded by Mr. Davis, RESOLUTION NO. 601 was passed and adopted, same being entitled: A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE "READ ON AMERICA" PROJECT. Bank resolutions for signature of Acting Manager. The resolution for Peoples First National Bank of Miami Shores cover- ing the signatures of the Mayor and the Acting Manager was approved by motion made by Mr. McLeod, seconded by Mr. Davis and carried, same being RESOLUTION N0. 602. The resolution for First State Bank of Miami covering the signatures of the Mayor and the Acting Manager was approved by motion made by Mr. Davis seconded by Mr. McLeod and passed, same being RESOLUTION NO. 603. Agreement with Metro Dade Co., Office of Manpower Planning Consortium to receive funds for two personnel employed thru Comprehensive Employment & Training Act (CETA). Mr. McLeod moved that this agreement be turned over to the Village Attorney for a recommendation at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. Request from Journal Publishers for full or half page ad for 50th Anniversary of City of North Miami. After two motions that failed for lack of a second, Mr. Condit moved that the Mayor write a letter of congratulation to the Mayor of North Miami. This motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod but failed to carry on a tie vote. Mr. Davis then moved that the Village take out a half page in the Journal to congrat- ulate North Miami on its 50th Anniversary. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod -4- 1/20/76 and passed 3/1 with Mr. Condit dissenting. payment of balance due on street sweeper. Mr. McLeod moved that this be paid over a three-year period. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed 3/1 with Mr. Condit dissenting. Dade League dinner meeting February 13, 1976. Announcement was made of the mid-year League meeting to be held at the Barcelona Hotel on February 13th. Mr. Condit tentatively agreed to attend. Bills for month of December, 1975. Upon motion made by Mr. Condit and seconded by Mr. McLeod, the bills were unanimously approved. Unfinished Business: (a) Cost of two floating holidays, longevity pay and accumulated sick leave - A report from the Finance Director was at hand listing an estimated cost of these benefits. Mr. Condit stated that he felt that all employees should be treated the same as the Police Dept. and moved that all employees be given the same benefits on longevity pay, floating holidays and accumu- lated sick leave as was given the Police Dept. starting October 19 1975. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. For clarifica- tion, Mr. Condit was asked to reiterate that he did not mean to exclude department heads as was done in the Police contract. On vote the motion failed to carry by a 1/3 vote with Councilmen Davis, McLeod and Mayor McIntosh dissenting. Mr. Davis then moved that all employees excluding department heads be considered for longevity pay, accumulated sick leave and floating holidays. The motion was seconded by McLeod but failed to carry. Mr. Davis then moved that a work shop session be held to discuss these bene- fits. This motion was seconded by Mr. Condit and carried. The meeting was set for Monday, January 26th at 5 p.m. -5� 1/20/76 Acting Village Manager's report: (1) Miss Vigneron reminded the Council of the work shop meeting to be held on Monday, January 26, to discuss a new gas franchise with Mr. Lapham of Peoples Gas Company, and the public hearing on closing a portion of Park Dr. to be held on Tuesday evening, January 27th at the Community Center. Prior to the hearing, Certificates of Appreciation will be given out to Bicentennial helpers. (2) Henry Boliek is in the hospital and will be recuperating from an operation for three or four weeks. (3) The helicopter has been removed from the Village. If it returns we will proceed to file a complaint in County Court. (4) The Club Manager is planning to be out of town from February 16 thru 19th. Village Attorney's report: Mr. Lund reminded the Council about Chief Fletcher's inquiry of the Attorney General concerning enforcement of some of the Village ordinances to which Mr. Shevin responded that these questions should be referred to the Village Attorney or the Dade League. The Mayor reported that he had heard that the sludge line has been approved and the go-ahead given for N. E. 2nd Avenue route. Mr. Lund stated that an attorney, Mr. Burton Loebel, had a proposal to make for stopping this move, which initial step would cost around $10,000.00. After discussion on getting other communities and businesses to share this cost, Mr. Davis moved that the Council hold a special meeting to talk to this attorney. The motion was second- ed by Mr. McLeod and carried. This meeting was set for Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Condit reminded everyone of the Bicentennial Parade to be held on February 22nd, followed by field day activities at the Community Center. -6- 1/20/76 Mr. Condit discussed the necessity for deciding on requirements of a new City Manager and procedure for looking for this person. Councilmen Condita Davis and McLeod were asked to write down their thought on what they want in a new Manager for -the work shop session of January 22nd. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Village Clerk -APW VED: Xkj� �] Mayor