12-07-1976 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 7, 1976
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at
7:30 p.m. , December 7, 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
Ab s ent: 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 Rev. Matthew
Kerestes of the Advent Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
As first order of business Mayor McIntosh read a resolution
honoring the late M. E. "Duke" Reynolds, past Mayor and Councilman of
Miami Shores Village. Upon motion made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr.
McLeod, this resolution was unanimously passed, same being entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 618
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LATE M. E.
REYNOLDS, PAST MAYOR AND COUNCILMAN
OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, 1976, were approved
as written by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Condit and carried.
Resolution establishing usage of Village facilities by elected
and appointed officials of Miami Shores Village.
The resolution presented at the last meeting was re-written by the
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Village Attorney to incorporate the changes that had been approved at that
meeting and re-submitted to confirm action. After a reading of the resolution
Mr. Condit moved that it be approved as read. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Davis. In the discussion that followed Mayor McIntosh stated that it is
illegal and improper to grant the Council something that is not established in
the charter and that he is opposed to Paragraphs 1. and 2.
A call vote was taken with the following results:
Councilman McLeod No
Councilman Condit Yes
Councilman Davis Yes
Councilman Claussen Yes
Mayor McIntosh No
RESOLUTION NO. 619 was passed, same being entitled:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING USAGE OF
VILLAGE FACILITIES BY ELECTED AND
APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE.
Boulton Agency Insurance Report.
A letter was received from the Boulton Agency dated November 23,
1976, listing changes in the Village liability coverage as suggested in the
workshop meeting of November 8, 1976. Also listed were costs for increased
coverage on an umbrella policy, in increments of from one million to five
million additional. Mr. Bob Philpott of the Boulton Agency outlined these changes
and options. The Village Manager recommended that we self insure golf carts
and Village equipment on comprehensive coverage only. Mr. Claussen moved
that the Manager's recommendation on comprehensive coverage be approved.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously.
After a lengthy discussion on umbrella coverage, Mr. Davis moved
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that the Council approve the recommendation of our insurance advisor and take
the five million umbrella at an annual cost of an additional $27, 400, including
an adjustment on the liquor liability to bring it up to five million. The motion
was seconded by Mr. McLeod and passed unanimously.
As to comprehensive coverage on the autos, Mr. Claussen moved
that the Village self insure on this item. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Davis and passed 4/1 with Mr. McLeod dissenting.
Right-of-way conveyance to North Miami Avenue.
The Village Manager reported that before the County begins the
improvements to Miami Avenue they are requesting a quit-claim on the right-of-
way from the Village. Mr. Claussen moved approval of a Quit-claim deed to
Miami Avenue. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously.
First reading of ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to
require a fee of not less than $90. 00 for public hearings.
Mr. Davis moved first reading approval of this ordinance. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Condit and passed unanimously.
Bills - Nov. 17 thru Dec. 7, 1976.
After a review of the current bills Mr. Davis moved that they be
approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Condit and carried.
Country Club Manager's report.
Mr. Richard Norkum, Club Manager, made an accounting of the
Country Club usage and income as of November 30, 1976.
Village Manager's report.
Mr. Andersen reported that; (a) the Public Works Grant application
has been submitted.
(b) The first check from Anti-recession funds has been received and
will be spent on labor.
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(c) A meeting is scheduled with Metro Highway Department on the
north/south bikeway.
(d) The Public Works Dept. during the last month removed 417 palm
trees that have died, ground out 156 stumps and planted 19 trees.
The County has been contacted in an attempt to get trees.
(e) Concerning the drainage problem on 91 st Street, Mr. Andersen
stated that the State Road Department and Metro are making a
survey.
Mr. Fann, Village Attorney reported that he had filed an answer
to the suit filed by Mr. Hansford Tyler on operation of the Country Club.
Mayor McIntosh announced that Chief Fletcher will be graduating
on December 16th from the course he has completed at the FBI Academy.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p. m.
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
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Mayor