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10-19-1976 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL October 19, 1976 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 7;30 p. m. , October 19, 1976, at the Village Hall, with the following Council- men present; Mayor Donald W. McIntosh W. Alfred Davis Dean R. Claussen John E. McLeod Absent; James W. Condit 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 Father McGrath of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the Budget Hearing of September 20, 1976, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried. In regard to the minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 1976, Councilman Davis asked that the title of Acting Mayor be changed to "Mayor pro tem". After a later discussion the minutes were accepted as written. Planning Board minutes. At the last Board meeting the request of Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Moore, 310 N. E. 98th Street, for permit to erect a roof in the rear setback was I approved based on use of the same requirements as for pool enclosures. Mr. Andersen review the action taken and recommended that the Council refer the matter back to the Planning Board for clarification. The recommendation of the Village Manager to refer this item back to the Planning Board was approved 10/19/76 by motion made by Mr. McLeod, seconded by Mr. Davis and unanimously carried. Request by Chamber of Commerce to cover parking meters from Thanksgiving to January 2, 1977. Mr. Mike Khoury spoke in regard to this request which is a long- established practice. Approval was granted by the Council to cover the meters as requested, by motion made by Mr. Claus sen, seconded by Mr. McLeod and unanimously carried. Request by Chamber of Commerce for Village to provide one-half the cost of the Christmas home lighting contest. Mr. Khoury stated that the prize money and cost of the contest in the past haveamounted to about $90. 00 each for the Village and the Chamber. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve an amount not to exceed $90. 00 for the Village expense of the lighting contest. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously. Mayor McIntosh suggested that one Councilman serve on the judging committee and asked Mr. Davis to serve. Bills - October 6 thru October 19, 1976. The bills as submitted were approved by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried unanimously. Unfinished Business - to be considered by a full Council: (a) Complimentary memberships to Country Club. (b) Clarification of family memberships - Country Club. (c) Discussion of Metro Traffic & Transportation report on Park Drive. Village Attorney's report-- none. Village Manager's report. 1. Advised the Council that negotiations with the P. B.A, have reached an impasse and a Special Master has been selected with a hearing tentatively set for November 8, 1976. 10/19/76 -3- 2. Florida League of Cities Conference October 21-23, 1976, at Miami Beach. Mr. Andersen stated he was planning to attend. 3. Awaiting receipt of plans for the swimming pool renovation. 4. Preparing an ordinance with regard to the new building permit fee schedule adopted by Dade County in July of this year, for submission at the next meeting. 5. Held a meeting with the Public Works Committee on new facilities at 103rd Street. Plans and type of building were agreed upon and hope fully plans will be completed by next week to be forwarded with the application for Federal money for this purpose. 6. Had a conversation with the Metro Fire Chief in regard to a fire station site and he will send a letter within the next few days. 7. A meeting with Coopers & Lybrand is scheduled for Oct. 27th regarding a computer budgeted for the Village, to finalize bids and specifications. 8. Appointed A. Fred Vann as acting Golf Pro until such time as a fulltime pro is hired. Mr. Claussen brought up the question of purchasing new electric carts and Mr. Andersen stated that specifications would be sent out on the following day. Councilman Davis stated that he would be out of town during the Florida League of Cities meeting of this week and moved that the Village Manager be authorized to attend the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried. Councilman Davis presented the Village with a check from the Miami Shores Business & Professional Women's club for $50. 00 to be used for beautification at 96th Street and the Bay. Mayor McIntosh announced the public hearing on the Quayside 10/19/76 -4- annexation request to be October 28, 1976, 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Shores Community Center, conducted by the Planning & Zoning Board. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Village Clerk APPROVED: ayor