03-01-1977 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
March 1, 1977
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at
7:30 p.m. , March 1, 1977, 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
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 Dr. Floyd Folsom
of the Miami Shares Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor McIntosh reported on the Financial Disclosure ordinance passed
by the Dade County Commission as part of the Citizens Bill of Rights, which will
include advisory committees and boards. The Mayor also reported that the
Quayside annexation request was presented to the Commission and forwarded to
staff and the Planning & Advisory Board for a public hearing to be held in the
next three or four months.
The minutes of the meeting of February 15, 1977 were approved as
written by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Davis and carried.
Planning & Zoning Board minutes.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fitzgerald of 801 N. E. 91st Terrace, were present
to appeal the Board's denial of request for permit to replace a tile roof with
asphalt shingles. Roofing material is not covered by the building or zoning
codes and is approved as an architectural feature by the Planning and Zoning
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Board. After discussion, Mr. Claussen moved that the request for an asphalt
shingle roof be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed 3/2
with Mayor McIntosh and Councilman McLeod dissenting.
The Planning Board denied a request made by Mr. David D. Lococo of
10707 N. W. 1st Avenue, for a permit to erect a 4 ft. chain link fence in the front
and side yard of his home. Mr. Lococo was present to appeal this decision.
The house originally faced on 107th Street but in 1968 the address on N. W. 1st
Avenue was approved by the Village. The question now presents itself as to
which is the front yard, on which there is a height limit of 3-1/2 ft. , and, a
restriction against chain link as fencing material. Mr. Davis moved that the
Council postpone any ruling on this request until Mr. Bradford is present at the
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Condit and passed unanimously.
The request made by Mr. Dean R. Claussen for Waiver of Plat on
Lots 8-9-10, Block 80, M. S. Sec. #3, was approved by the Planning & Zoning
Board, conditioned on removal of encroachments. Mr. Davis moved that the
Waiver be approved as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board. The
motion was seconded by McLeod and passed by four affirmative votes, with
Mr. Claussen abstaining.
Request for lighting of Dr. Ellenby's tennis court at 1009 N. E. 94th St. ,
was brought up for Council action, previously approved by the Planning Board.
Mr. Condit moved that the lights be approved as recommended by the Planning
& Zoning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed 4/1 with
Mr. Davis dissenting.
Resolution appointing election 'udges for Council Election of
April 12, 1977.
Following a reading of the resolution, Mr. Claussen moved that it be
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approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and RESOLUTION NO. 622
was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled:
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE COUNCIL ELECTION OF APRIL 12, 1977.
Appointment of Recreation Advisory Committee.
In a recommendation received through Mr. Joe Dugoni, Chairman of
the Miami Shores Recreation Advisory Committee, the following were nominated
for the 1977 Advisory Committee:
Dr. Lowry Camp
Mr. Joseph Dugoni
Mrs. Mickey Hayek
Mr. Robert Geyer
Mrs. Madelon Goff
Mr. Lou Sauber
Mrs. Georgeen Spragg
Mr. Milton Phillips
Mr. Gene Gunter
Mr. Davis nominated Mr. Tug Miller for another member of this
Committee. Mr. Claussen moved that the recommended committee members
with Mr. Miller, be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Condit and
passed 4/1 with Mr. McLeod dissenting.
2nd reading - Amendment to Code of Ordinances establishing
non-resident Country Club memberships.
Mr. Lou Sauber petitioned the Council to delay the final reading of this
ordinance until his committee completes its membership drive.
After further discussion by those present as well as the Council, the
second reading was called. Mr. Condit then moved that the ordinance be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and unanimously carried with the
following vote:
Mr. Claussen Yes
Mr. Davis Yes
Mr. Condit Yes
Mr. McLeod Yes
Mr. McIntosh Yes
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said ordinance being ORDINANCE NO. 398, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-47 AND
REPEALING SECTIONS 15-48 AND 15-51 OF
ARTICLE III, OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE
OF ORDINANCES; ESTABLISHING NON-RESIDENT
COUNTRY CLUB GOLF MEMBERSHIPS AND RE-
PEALING ESTABLISHMENT OF OPTIMUM GOLF
MEMBERSHIP AND REQUIREMENT OF RECOMMEN-
DATION FROM MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE OF
MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB ASSOCIATION
RELATIVE TO MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS.
Mr. Davis then moved that no non-resident memberships will be con-
sidered until the appropriate resolutions are drafted and presented through
the Village Manager to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod
and carried unanimously.
Bills - Feb. 15 thru Mar. 1, 1977.
After a review of the bills they were approved as presented by motion
made by Mr. Condit, seconded by Mr. Davis and carried.
Mayor McIntosh reminded those present of the Village Birthday Party
to be held on March 12, 1977.
Col. Ralph Bowen, 685 Grand Concourse, proposed in regard to the
Recreation Advisory Committee, that the people who live adjacent to the
Community Center should have representation on this committee.
Manager's Report:
Mr. Andersen reviewed and up -dated the following projects:
1. Tabulation of the pool bids to be presented.
2. Plans and specifications have been completed and reviewed
for the Public Works facilities and the Village Hall.
3. Addition to the Community Center is being studied, as well as
the bid tabulations for the computer system.
4. A program has been started in the Public Works Department
to repair and paint vehicles.
5. A program has been started for fixing sidewalks in the Village
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and replacing various street signs. 82 squares of sidewalks
have been replaced to date.
6. Parks Department has removed or ground out 1304 stumps
and 316 additional trees have been removed between Jan. 31st
and Feb. 24th.
Mr. Davis asked for a work session which the Manager stated would
be called when all material is ready for discussion.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p. m.
Village Clerk
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