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06-15-1976 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL June 15, 1976 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 7:30 p.m., June 15, 1976, at the Village Hall, with the following Council- men present: Mayor Donald W. McIntosh W. Alfred Davis Dean R. Claussen James W. Condit Jon E. McLeod Absent: None Mr. Earl K. Andersen, Village Manager, and Mr. William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney, were also present. The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Councilman Condit which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the meeting of June 1, 1976, were approved by motion made by Mr. Condit, seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. Annual report of Library Board. Mr. Carl Paulsen, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, presented the Twenty-Eighth.Annual Report of the Brockway Memorial Library, and reviewed the highlights of its assets and services. Mr. McLeod moved that the report be received with thanks and appreciation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. Recommendation on Library Board appointment. A recommendation was received from the Library Board for the re- appointment of Mr. Carl F. Paulsen for a five year term. Mr. Claussen moved that Mr. Paulsen be re-appointed for a five-year term commencing June 3, 1976. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. 6/15/76 -2- Re-evaluation of Ordinance No, 3892 Country Club Administrative Board. Mayor McIntosh reported that the Council had received a letter from the Board dated June 14, 1976, which was distributed at the meeting. In this letter the Administrative Board asked the Council to explain why certain matters had been handled by the Village Manager, without going through the Board, which they contended was not the intent of Ordinance No. 389. At the conclusion of the letter the Administrative Board submitted their resignations effective May 12, 1976. In the discussion that follow- ed, the Village Attorney advised that the charter gave the Village Manager the authority to operate the Country Club and that this responsibility could not be delegated to a Board. Mr. Davis moved that the resignations be accepted with a letter of appreciation and that the Board's letter be made a. part of the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and carried. Bills - June 2 thru June 15, 1976. The bills as presented were approved by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried. Village Attorney's report. Mr. Fann reported on the following items: (1) Preparation of a resolution eliminating Junior Golf Member- ships in the Country Club, as directed. Mr. McLeod moved that the resolution be read. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. Following a reading of the resolution Mr. McLeod moved its adoption. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously, same being RESOLUTION NO. 609, entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 590 BY ELIMINATING JUNIOR GOLF MEMBERSHIPS IN THE MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB. 6/15/76 -3- (2) proposed ordinance prohibiting heliports in the Village. Mr. Fann read the text of this ordinance which adds the follow- ing to the list of prohibited uses itemized in the zoning ordi- nance: " (u) Heliports, or the storage, parking or keeping of helicopters, the landing or takeoff of the same, except in the case of police, fire or civil disorder emergencies, and then only when operated under the supervision and authority of a federal, state, county, or municipal agency, and except in "S-1" District." Mr. Claussen moved that this ordinance be advertised as required by law. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried. (3) Mr. Fann stated that he is pursuing the matter of the fire hydrant charge on water bills, initiated by Mr. Lund. (4) Mr. Fann presented a resolution abolishing the Insurance Advisory Committee, as directed by the Council. Following a reading of the resolution, Mr. McLeod moved that it be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried, said RESOLUTION being No. 610: A RESOLUTION ABOLISHING AN INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 501. The Council directed that a letter be sent to the committee thank- ing them for their services. Village Manager's report. (1) Mr. Andersen stated he had received a letter from the First State Bank of Miami, in which they agreed to reduce the interest rate of the Revenue Certificate on the Community Center from 5.75 to 4.25%, which will amount to a saving on this particular debt of approximately $10,260.00 in interest. 6/15/76 -4- (2) Mr. Andersen reported that he anticipated this week send- ing out bids for the purchase of a front-end loader, chipper truck and chipper and request bids for our annual alley pav- ing project. The bids will be advertised and copies of the in- vitations sent to venders. (3) Mr. Andersen stated he is presparing the budget for pre- sentation of a work copy on June 21st. (4) Mr. Andersen asked the Council to consider authorizing the Village Manager to engage an insurance actuary to review our insurance coverage and exposure, at a cost not to exceed $29500.00. This was approved by motion made by Mr. Davis, sec- onded by Mr. McLeod and carried. Mr. Mike Khoury, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke on the latest development on Rapid Transit in Dade County and stated that he would be distributing petitions for everyone to sign against the proposed system & method of financing. Mr. Jim Townsend, 485 N. E. 92nd St., voiced a complaint on the use of a front-end loader in the alleys because of the damage they do. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. 0 Village Clerk APPROVED: Lt-o_4 8z+ Mayor Pro-tem) r