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05-17-1977 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL May 17, 1977 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 7:30 p. m. , May 17, 1977, at the Village Hall, with the following Council members present: Mayor Joseph P. Farina Ralph E. Bowen Donald W. McIntosh W. Alfred Davis Mrs. Elspeth Jensen 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 Rev. Clifford Horvath, of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the meeting of May 3, 1977, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried. Bid opening - Golf Course riding mower. The following bids were opened for a Tri-Plex riding mower: Hector Turf & Garden, Inc. Debra Turf & Equipment Co. $1, 800. 00 2, 495. 00 2, 995. 00 alternate 2, 195. 00 demonstrator Mr. McIntosh moved that the bids be turned over to Al Bryant, Golf Course Superintendent, for review and report back with a recommendation at this meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davi s and carried unanimously. Non-resident Country Club golf memberships. Councilman Bowen asked that this item be put on the agenda in order 5/17/77 -2- to reconsider Ordinance No. 398 which permits non-residents to become golfing members of the Miami Shores Country Club. The Chair asked Mr. Bowen to make a motion so that this subject can be discussed. Mr. Bowen then moved that Ordinance No. 398 of February 15, 1977, be rescinded in its entirety, and that Section 15-47 which is amended by Ord. 398, and Sections 15-48 and Sections 15-51 which were repealed, be inserted in the Miarni Shores Village Code as they were written prior to the passage of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen. In the discussion that followed, Mr. McIntosh stated that he thought the new Council should make this decision after the budget review. Mr. Bowen called attention to the financial support the club gave the Village in the past and felt that the Village could assist the club now, using money from the electric franchise which is authorized by the resolutions pertaining to the club debts. Mr. Faun advised that the indebtedness on the club was established by borrowing under Chapter 159, F. S. , for a self-liquidating facility, including a restaurant and bar; that taxes cannot be budgeted to pay its debt or it will not longer be self-liquidating; that the budget should not include franchise or property taxes for this facility. After discussion by the audience a called vote was taken with the following results: Mrs. Jensen Yes Mr. McIntosh No Mr. Bowen Yes Mr. Davis No Mayor Farina No The motion failed to carry on a 2/3 vote. Country Club accounts receivable report. Mr. Rich Norkum, Club Manager, submitted a report dated May 12, 1977, listing receivables at a total of $34, 175. 79, as follows: 5/17/77 -3- Current $14, 277. 96 31 - 60 days 9,010.44 61 - 90 " 4, 656. 09 Over 90 " 6, 231. 30 Concerning the over 90 -day accounts, Mr. Fann, Village Attorney, was requested to make a report on legal methods of collection. Quayside Discussion. Councilwoman Jensen had requested a discussion of the Quayside annexation with the full Council present. 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 Subdivision into the Village. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. After discussion the following vote was taken: Mrs. Jensen Yes Mr. McIntosh No Mr. Bowen Yes Mr. Davis No Mayor Farina No The motion failed on a 2/3 vote. Quayside Resolution. The following resolution was read: A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 8, OF THE CODE OF METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, WITH REFERENCE TO LAND PROPOSED FOR ANNEXATION KNOWN AS QUAYSIDE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT WITH DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND PERFORMANCE OF INSPECTIONS BY DADE COUNTY BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENTS WITH REGARD TO QUAYSIDE; PROVIDING LEGAL DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. McIntosh moved the adoption of this resolution. The motion was 5/17/77 -4- seconded by Mr. Davis. After some discussion Mr. Bowen moved that the motion be tabled, which was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and the following votes were cast: Mrs. Jensen Yes Mr. McIntosh No Mr. Bowen Yes Mr. Davis No Mayor Farina No The motion to table failed by a 2/3 vote. The motion for adoption of the resolution was then voted on with the following results: Mrs. Jensen No Mr. McIntosh Yes Mr. Bowen No Mr. Davis Yes Mayor Farina Yes The resolution on Quayside building permits and inspections was passed by a 3/2 vote and recorded as: RESOLUTION NO. 633-77 Planning Board ruling. At the Planning Board meeting of April 14, 1977, Mr. Osmond C. Howe's request for a special rear setback for the installation of a swimming pool at 975 N. E. 94th Street, was denied. Mr. Howe appeared before the Council to appeal this decision. In the discussion that followed it was pointed out that the Zoning Ordinance does not contain pool setbacks. Mr. Davis moved that Mr. Howe's request for a pool walkway at 2-1/2 ft. from the rear property line be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed 4/1 with Mr. McIntosh dissenting. 5/17/77 -5- Bids - Golf Couse riding mower. After reviewing the bids opened at this meeting for purchase of a riding mower, Mr. Al Bryant, Golf Course Superintendent, recommended the DeBra demonstrator at $2195. 00. Mr. Davis moved approval for the purchase of the DeBra mower in the amount of $2195. 00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed unanimously. Authorize bids on replacement of the Library roof. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on a new library roof. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously. Approve collective bargaining negotiator. The Village Manager reviewed the previously submitted proposal made by Attorney Richard W. Gross and an additional proposal on an hourly cost-plus basis. It was Mr. Andersen's recommendation for approval of the original proposal of $750. 00 for the PBA contract and $1500 for the General Employee unit contract. Mr. Bowen reported that he had contacted attorneys in the Shores but they were not interested in submitting a proposal for negotiating. Mr. Bowen then moved that Mr. Gross be hired as recommended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously. Miami Avenue improvement report. A report was received from Mr. Walter A. Herndon, Chief Engineer of the Dade County Public Works Department, on status of various projects going thru Miami Shores, which included reconstruction of North Miami Avenue. Mrs. Jensen asked that a meeting be held with the Village people who are interested, 5/17/77 -6- as well as, Sister Trinita of Barry College. Mr. Andersen stated he would set up a meeting with Mr. Herndon and the Village residents. Swimming pool improvement recommendations. The Village Manager submitted a report to the Council on the cost status of the pool reconstruction. After discussion with Mr. Petrey, the Council agreed that an additional $24, 881. 74 would be needed to complete the work outlined. Mr. Davis moved that the $24, 881. 74 be approved for completion of the pool. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed unanimously. This additional money will come out of surplus funds. Bills payable. Bills on the Village Hall construction account were approved by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Bills on the public works construction were approved by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried. Bills on the swimming pool construction were approved by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried. Accounts payable warrants were approved by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried. Manager's report - previously submitted to Council. Announcement. Mayor Farina announced that the Village and other organizations would be placing wreaths on our Veteran's Monument in the park at 94th Street, at 10:00 a. in. on Memorial Day, May 30, 1977. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p. m. APPR Affi..„/„. Village Clerk