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05-03-1977 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL May 3, 1977 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 7:30 p.m. , May 3, 1977, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmembers present: Mayor Joseph P. Farina Ralph E. Bowen Donald W. McIntosh Mrs. Elspeth Jensen Absent: W. Alfred Davis 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 former Mayor James Condit, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Concerning the minutes of the meeting of April 19th, Mr. Bowen asked that the motion on Page 3. concerning the Acting Mayor be checked. Mr. McIntosh moved that the minutes be approved as written, or if necessary, corrected in accordance with the tape. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed unanimously. Planning Board minutes - April 14th & April 28, 1977 - no action required. Fence request of Mr. David D. Lococo, 10707 N. W. 1st Ave. The Village Manager reviewed the request for variance made by yard, Mr. Lococo for a 4 ft. chain link fence in his front disputing the front yard location since the house address had been changed to the side of the property. 5/3/77 -2- Since the zoning requirements permit only 3-1/2 ft. fences in front yards of masonry or ornamental iron construction, the petition was denied by the Planning Board with subsequent concurrence by the Building Director and the Village Manager. Mr. Lococo asked for this fence variance claiming a hardship in protecting his home and children from prowlers. A report on security of the property had been made by the Police Department. It was Village Attorney Fann's opinion that to grant this variance would open up other requests of similar nature and, also, that he did not concur in the hardship claim. Mr. McIntosh moved that the action and recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board be upheld by this Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed 3/1 with Mr. Bowen dissenting. Resolutions covering the Mayor's signature on investment accounts. Upon motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried, the resolution for Greater Miami Federal Savings & Loan Association was approved, same being NO. 630. Upon motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried, the resolution for Chase Federal Savings & Loan Association was approved, same being NO. 631. Upon motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried, the resolution for First Federal Savings & Loan Association was approved, same being NO. 632. Signalization - 100th Street & Biscayne Blvd. In answer to a recent request for a traffic signal in front of the Country Club the Police Department contacted Metro Traffic & Transportation Dept. 5/3/77 -3- for a traffic engineering survey. Chief Fletcher reported that the County found that the volume of traffic did not warrant signalization, that unexpected stops on the Boulevard would create a traffic hazard, and that with the planned five- laning of Biscayne Blvd. the conditions for entering the Country Club will be greatly improved. The Village Manager suggested that a resolution of Council be sent to the State Road Department requesting that they consider construction of storage lanes for vehicular traffic coming from the Country Club. Mr. McIntosh stated that he felt the County would put the light in if the Village would pay for it. Mayor Farina concluded the discussion stating that it was the consensus of Council that the Mayor and the Village Manager proceed to make inquiries concerning storage laning and the cost to the Village of installing a traffic light and report back to the Council. Swimming pool improvements. Mr. Andersen, Village Manager, requested that this item be continued until the next meeting as all the cost estimates were not available at this time. Collective bargaining labor negotiator. The Village Manager presented a proposal submitted by Attorney Richard W. Gross, 5575 N. W. 194th Circle Terrace, for conducting labor negotiations with the Police and general employees' unions of the Village. Mr. Andersen recommended accepting Alternative (B) in the amount of $2250. 00 for negotiations with general employees and the PBA. Mr. Bowen asked that consideration be given to attorneys living in the Village who are qualified in labor negotiations. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Council delay action on this until the attorneys suggested by Mr. Bowen can be contacted. The motion was seconded by 5/3/77 -4- Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. Bills payable. The bills were approved as presented by motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Village Manager's report. In a report sent to Council Mr. Andersen reviewed the summer hours of operation for the Country Club from Monday, August 8th through Monday, which August 29th,will be as follows: Main Lounge Monday Closed Tues. thru Thurs. 11-7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11-12 midnight Sun. 11-7 p. m. Snack Shack Mon. - Fri. 9 - 4:30 p.m. Sat. , Sun. & holidays 8:30 - 4:30 p. m. Main Clubhouse All food operations closed Golf and tennis courts will be open. Mrs. Jensen - Quayside Mrs. Jensen moved that the Council direct the Mayor or Manager to write the Metro Planning Advisory Board asking that they defer action on the Quayside annexation into Miami Shores until the Village can hold an election on the question of whether or not to pursue annexation of the Quayside Sub- division into the Village of Miami Shores. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen but failed to carry on a 2/2 vote. Mayor Farina announced that we will need a committee chairman for National U. N. Day and if anyone on the Council is interested please let him know. 5/3/77 -5- Mayor Farina also called attention to the Crime Watch luncheon to be held on May 12th. Mr. 0. J. Powell, on behalf of Mr. Sauber, Chairman of the Country Club Membership Committee, asked the new Council to re-establish the committee if that was intended or necessary. Mayor Farina assured Mr. Powell, which was agreed by all Council, that the Committee should continue in full force. Attorney Fann advised the Council that if any matter is to be dealt with at a Council meeting every effort should be made to have it placed on the agenda. Items not on the agenda should only be considered on an emergency basis. Mrs. Jensen reported that citizens living on Miami Avenue were going before Metro to protest the widening of this street; that we should have more information and a time schedule of the work progress so they can be advised. Mayor Farina suggested having someone from this group speak with the Village Manager. Mr. Andersen stated he would set up a meeting with Metro to get details on the Miami Avenue reconstruction. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p. m. Village Clerk