12-21-1976 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 21, 1976
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 7:30 p. m. , December 21, 1976, 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
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 Mr. Mike
Khoury, General Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
As first business of the evening the Explorer Scouts of America,
represented by Mr. Stewart A. Merkin, presented a plaque to Chief John A.
Fletcher in appreciation of the use of the Village rifle range by the Scouts for
an air rifle match.
Mayor McIntosh read a letter received from the Director of the F. B.I.
announcing the successful completion by Chief Fletcher of the special course
given at the F. B. I. Academy.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1976, were approved
as written by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Condit and carried.
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Opening bids on purchase of greensmower.
Bids for the purchase of a greensmower were opened and recorded as
follows:
TIECO Miami Springs, Fla. $3, 650. 00
DE BRA Turf & Industrial Equip. Co.
Hollywood, Fla. 4, 295. 00
HECTOR Turf & Garden, Inc. Miami, Fla. 4, 580. 00
Mr. Claussen moved that the bids be referred to the Village Manager
and the Golf Course Superintendent for consideration and recommendation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried.
Second reading - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance setting fee for
public hearings.
Following the second reading of this ordinance Mr. Davis moved that
it be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod and ORDINANCE
NO. 397 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE
NO. 270 AND THE SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS
ATTACHED, AS AMENDED, TO REQUIRE A FEE
OF NOT LESS THAN $90. 00 WHERE A PUBLIC
HEARING OR HEARINGS ARE TO BE HELD.
Ratification of Police Benevolent Association Agreement.
A request was made by Councilman Condit for a work shop session to
discuss the wording of the contract but other members of the Council agreed at this
meeting
to review the new sections as itemized in a report submitted by the Village
Manager. In Article 17, Chief Fletcher presented a new paragraph D concern-
ing accumulated unused sick leave, which was approved by motion made by
Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. McLeod and passed unanimously.
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In Article 20, Insurance Benefits - Mr. McLeod moved that the words
in the second sentence, "also" and "for dependent coverage" be eliminated.
The motion was seconded and carried.
All other articles were approved as written. Mr. Claussen moved that
the contract be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis
and carried unanimously.
Mr. Condit recalled questions that came up during last year's P. B. A.
negotiations in regard to private sessions and he requested that the Village
Attorney advise the Council as to the legal position of holding private meetings
prior to ratification of an agreement.
Mr. Condit also requested that the salaries of the Lieutenants and the
Chief be studied inasmuch as they are not covered by this agreement.
Bills - Dec. 8 thru Dec. 21, 1976.
After a review of the current bills, Mr. Claussen moved that they be
approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried.
Village Attorney's report.
Copies of the amendment to the Dade County Charter entitled "The
Citizens' Bill of Rights" had been sent to the Council. and Village Attorney
Fann asked the Council to study this bill for compliance with the requirements.
Village Manager's report.
Mr. Andersen reported;
1. Annual audit completed and will be presented shortly.
2. Public Works grant application for $104, 291. 00 being considered.
3. Letter received from Metro Fire Chief accepting proposed
site for fire station on F. P. L. property.
4. Study being made for ramping Village Hall and Library.
5. Accounts receivable policy has improved financial condition
at Country Club.
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6. Plans for swimming pool reconstruction have been turned over
to the Recreation Committee.
7. The new brush chipper has been received.
8. Beautification Committee - 11 nominations have been received
from 16 clubs contacted.
9. Survey has been made of intersections having traffic hazards.
10. Call has been received from the County regarding a County-wide
bikeway project.
11. A meeting is scheduled between County and Village Manager on the
103rd St. & 17th Ave. construction project. The Village will
receive $7, 612. 00 for restoration of property.
12. The re-zoning for the inspection station site is in the mill.
13. Police Dept. has received an LEAA grant of $58, 000 for
burglary/robbery project.
14. Computer system bids are to be received January 18, 1977.
15. Alley paving has been completed.
Concerning the proposed fire station site, Mr. McLeod moved that the
Village Manager proceed with negotiations for the F. P. L. property. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried.
Mr. McLeod commended the Village Manager on the fine job he has
done.
Mr. Condit asked for a copy of salaries of the Lieutenants and Chief of
Police.
Mr. Davis requested a work shop session be set up to discuss the
proposed golf course rules. The Village Manager will get in touch with the
Assocation Chairman and set up a joint meeting at their next regular session.
Mr. Condit discussed a program of conserving electricity.
The meeting adjourned at 9 p. m.
Village Clerk
AP VED;
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Mayor