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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 3/1/77 -2- 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 3/1/77 -3- 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 3/1/77 -4- 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 -5 - 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 3/1/77