04-05-1977 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
April 5, 1977
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at
7:30 p.m. , April 5, 1977, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen
present:
Mayor Donald W. McIntosh
W. Alfred Davis
James W. Condit
Jon E. McLeod
Absent: Dean R. Claussen
Mr. Earl K. Andersen, Village Manager, and Mr. William F. Faun, Jr. ,
Village Attorney, were also present.
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Councilman Davis,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 1977, were approved as
written by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried.
Minutes of the special meeting of March 24, 1977, were also approved as
written by motion made by Mr. Condit, seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried.
As a special item of business, Sgt. Jack Ulmer, representing the
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #63, and the Miami Shores Police Department,
presented all members of the Council with a plaque in recognition and apprecia-
tion of their past two years of service to Miami Shores Village and specifically
to the Miami Shores Police Department.
A letter was also received from Chief Fletcher expressing gratitude
to the Village Council for their cooperation and progressive thinking which has
benefited the Police Department to an extent never before attained.
Fence request a Mr. David D. Lococo, 10707 N. W. 1st Ave.
The unfinished business of Mr. Lococo's request for a variance on
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height and material of a fence to enclose his property, was again discussed.
Mr. Lococo based his request on a need for this fence as a security measure
to protect his home. A report from Mr. Bradford, Building & Zoning Director,
was read, in which he confirmed the action of the Planning Board in denying this
request. Inasmuch as Mr. Lococo claimed there were "peeping toms" around
his home, Mr. McLeod moved that action on the request be tabled until a report
is received from the Crime Division of the Police Dept. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Condit and carried unanimously.
Resolution providing for a summer Social Membership to the
Country Club.
A proposed resolution amending Resolution No. 612 providing for a
summer Social Membership to the Country Club at $35. 00, was read. Upon motion
made by Mr. Condit and seconded by Mr. Davis, RESOLUTION NO. 624 was
unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 612;
PROVIDING FOR SUMMER SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP
FOR RESIDENTS AND ESTABLISHING FEE THEREFOR.
Resolution concerning subdivision plat review.
A resolution establishing the plat division of Metropolitan Dade County
as the authority for review of plats of land within Miami Shores Village, was read.
Upon motion made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Condit, RESOLUTION
NO. 625 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PLAT DIVISION
OF METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
REVIEWING AGENT OF TENTATIVE AND FINAL PLATS.
Resolution concerning contract on portion of N. E. 95th St.
abutting the F. E. C. Railway.
Mr. Edwin Cole, representing the Presbyterian Church, reviewed the
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history of the agreement made between Miami Shores Village, Renuart Lumber
Yards and Bessemer Properties, Inc. , for use of a portion of N. E. 95th Street
abutting the railroad. The land is now owned by the Presbyterian Church who
wish to clear the title of this obsolete agreement. The resolution approving action
to clear the title to this street dedication was read. Upon motion made by Mr.
Davis and seconded by Mr. Condit, RESOLUTION NO. 626 was unanimously passed
and adopted, same being entitled:
A RESOLUTION RELEASING BESSEMER PROPERTIES,
INC. AND RENUART LUMBER YARDS, INC. FROM CON-
TRACT PERTAINING TO ROAD DEDICATION AS SET
FORTH IN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ORDINANCE NO. 155,
SECTION 1; AUTHORIZING MAYOR, VILLAGE CLERK
AND VILLAGE MANAGER TO SIGN RECORDABLE RELEASES.
Transfer of funds for employee services.
Mr. Andersen requested that this be tabled at the present time, which
was approved by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried..
Country Club Social Members to be included as Country Club
Association members.
Mr. Condit had requested that this item be put on the agenda because he
felt the By -Laws of the Miami Shores Country Club Association should be amended
to include social members, along with golf and tennis now covered, as having
representation in this association. Mr. Condit moved that the Council henceforth
refuse to recognize the Miami Shores Country Club Association as being a voice of the
members of
A the Miami Shores Country Club so long as the social members of the Country Club
are not entitled to full membership in the Association. Mr. Davis seconded the
motion and it was carried unanimously.
Review of 24-hour business operation.
Village Attorney Fann requested instruction from the Council as to
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whether or not the Council wished to consider such an ordinance. Mayor McIntosh
reported that there are four establishments in the Village open 24 hours a day, and
that limiting hours of operation had previously been discussed by the Council but
left pending. Mr. Davis moved that the Village Attorney be instructed to look into
the matter and report back to the Council. Mr. McLeod seconded the motion and
it was carried.
Bills - March 15 thru April 5, 1977.
The bills as presented were approved by motion made by Mr. Davis,
seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried.
Village Manager's report.
Mr. Andersen reported that the capital improvement projects are being
worked on, including the swimming pool, addition to the Village Hall, and the
public works facilities at 103rd St. and 17th Ave. Mr. Davis asked about the
bills on these projects and was told that the expenses would be maintained
separately for each project.
Mr. Lou Sauber, Chairman of the Membership Committee for the Country
Club, informed the Council that he was not resigning from the Committee, even
though he felt the committee's efforts had been made light of by the statement
published by the Club Manager that they had secured about 50 new members,
whereas, they have obtained over 100 memberships.
Mayor McIntosh requested information as to the status of the accounts
receivables 60 days and over.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p. m.
AP
ayor
Village Clerk
STATE OF FLORIDA )
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE)
SS
I, JOSEPH P. FARINA, do solemnly
swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution
and will obey the laws of the United States and of the
State of Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe
the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of
Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully discharge
the duties of the office of Councilman. So help me God.
Jose
. Farina
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN o before
me this 19th day of April, A. D. 1977.
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Thomas E. Lee, Judge
Circuit Court
Dade County, Florida
STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE)
I, RALPH E. BOWEN, do solemnly
swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution
and will obey the laws of the United States and of the
State of Florida, that I will in all respects, observe
the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of
Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully discharge
the duties of the office of Councilman. So help me God.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before
me this 19th day of April, A.D. , 1977.
y
Thomas E. Lee, Judge
Circuit Court
Dade County, Florida
STATE OF FLORIDA )
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE)
SS
I, ELSPETH JENSEN, do solemnly
swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution
and will obey the laws of the United States and of the
State of Florida, that I will in all respects, observe
the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of
Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully discharge
the duties of the office of Councilwoman. So help me God.
Elspeth Jensen
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before
me this 19th day of April, A. D. , 1977.
Thomas E. Lee, Judge
Circuit Court
Dade County, Florida