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07-05-1977 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL July 5, 1977 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 7:30 p.m. , July 5, 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. Faun, Jr. , Village Attorney, were also present. The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Willard George of the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the special meeting of June 23, 1977, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried. Beautification Committee - Mrs. S. Spear, Chairman. Mrs. Sue Spear petitioned the Council for financial assistance, on behalf of the Beautification Committee, for their program of tree replacement. The Village Manager reported that there would be $35, 000. 00 in the upcoming budget for beautification. Also, that the Village has purchased 500 Mahogany trees, and other trees are available if the Council will waive bidding formalities and allow the Village Manager to purchase these, using the current landscape budget and contingent fund. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Village Manager be authorized to purchase whatever trees he feels are necessary, with the Beautifica- tion Committee, but limit the cost of trees not to exceed $10. 00 each and to 7/5/77 -2- purchase in increments so that he is not required to call for bids and not to exceed a total of $10,000.00 in this budget. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen. The problem of watering was discussed and it was reported that this can be accomplished with the cooperation of the Village residents. The motion was then carried unanimously. Planning & Zoning Board recommendation on pool setbacks. Side Yards: From inside face of pool wall, 12-1/2 ft. min. setback. From pool deck or screen enclosure - 10 ft. min. " Rear Yards: From inside face of pool wall, 7-1/2 ft. min. setback. From deck or screen enclosure, 5 ft. min. " Mr. McIntosh moved the adoption of this recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed 4/1 with Mr. Davis dissenting. Police LEAA Grant Resolution. A resolution was presented to continue the funding for the Burglary/Robbery Control Project which will cost Miami Shores an additional $249. 00 to meet the requirements for the city's obligation. Upon motion made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Bowen, RESOLUTION NO. 637-77 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION THROUGH DADE COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING UNIT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A BURGLARY/ROBBERY CONTROL PROJECT GRANT FOR THE MIAMI SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT. Resolution - Sixth Avenue Sidewalks. It was reported that the County's plan to install sidewalks on N. E. 6th Avenue between 103rd and 107th Streets, had been delayed because one of the property owners had objected to the sidewalks on the east side of 6th Avenue. 7/5/77 -3- Mr. McIntosh stated that the County is now asking for a resolution from Miami Shores authorizing the County to go ahead with the sidewalks as previously planned. A petition was presented to the Council indicating that 16 property owners out of 21 affected properties were in favor of the sidewalks. Mr. McIntosh moved that a resolution stating that the Village is in favor of the extension of the sidewalk project on the east side of 6th Avenue, at no cost to the property owners or the Village, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously. Golf membership classifications. Mayor Farina proposed this item for Council consideration, having asked Mr. Vann, Golf Pro, to make recommendations as to Junior Golf Member- ships, which Mr. Vann submitted as follows: 1. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP - to include all juniors through age 21. 2. JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP "A" - Available to persons age 22 to 30, (unmarried) - $200. 00 per year. Available to persons age 22 to 30, (married family) - $300. 00 per year. 3. JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP "B" - Juniors not covered by FAMILY MEMBERSHIP through age 21 - $150.00 per year each. Mr. McIntosh thought the Council should create more users and not create more categories; that the family memberships are not equitable; that we need to give serious study to this category and do something to get more bodies to use the facilities, without creating more categories. Mr. Fann advised that the Country Club should be self-liquidating which it is not at present, and that it should be that each person who plays should pay. In the discussion of new membership categories, Mr. Lou Sauber of the Membership Committee, asked for a Merchant's Membership, and 7/5/77 -4- suggested that golf memberships can be promoted with a program of golf lessons. Mr. Davis moved to create a summer golf membership from June 1 through September 30th in the amount of $50. 00 per membership for any resident. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh but failed to carry on a 2/3 vote with Mrs. Jensen, Mr. McIntosh and Mayor Farina dissenting. Mayor Farina then turned the chair over to Mr. Bowen and moved that the family membership for a Miami Shores golf membership be amended so that a family membership includes children throughthe age of 20. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. Mrs. Jensen wanted this type of membership to be on a restricted basis. Upon vote, the motion failed with Mrs. Jensen, Mr. McIntosh and Mr. Davis dissenting. A motion made by Mr. McIntosh on junior memberships combining different ages and fees than those suggested by Mr. Vann, was withdrawn prior to vote. Status of Quayside annexation. Mayor Farina reported that he had received copy of a letter from the Quayside developers in which the County was asked at this time to withdraw the petition for annexation so that it will not go to the Dade County Commission for approval until some time in the future. Bills payable. Mr. Davis moved that the lists of bills for the month be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. 7/5/77 -5- Village Manager's report. 1. Beautification - discussed previously. 2. Swimming pool - work will be completed tomorrow and pool will be in use within a few days. 3. Library roof - the contractor was notified to commence work within 30 days. 4. Golf Car Systems, Inc. agreements have been executed and forwarded to GCS. Councilwoman Jensen reported that the Dade League of Cities was making a study of South Florida labor relations and of a self-insurance program for cities, with the cost of these studies to be assessed to the cities. The cost to Miami Shores will be between. $150. 00 and $300. 00. Mr. McIntosh moved approval of not to exceed $300. 00 to be taken from the contingent fund for these studies. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried unanimously. Mr. McIntosh commended the Mayor on the well-timed 4th of July program with presentation of the historical marker at the Bayfront park. Mayor Farina announced a meeting on Wednesday, at 4 p. m. with Village realtors to discuss with them their suggestions as to how they can help with promoting residential memberships to the Country Club. The next Council meeting will be on August 16, 1977, due to a Council recess. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Village Clerk COUNCIL RECESS on July 19th and August 2, 1977 USE HEARING ON FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS August 30, 1977, 4:00 p.m. Village Hall Council Chamber In attendance: Mr. Earl K. Andersen, Village Manager Mr. James A. Glaid, Finance Director Mr. Jon McLeod, Village citizen This meeting was held as advertised with 10 days' notice to the public, as required by law. Mr. McLeod requested that Revenue Sharing funds be used for beautification of the Village and tree replacement. There being no other requests the meeting adjourned at 4:12 p.m. 6e.�a.-P. frz-e,t,6742 Village Clerk