08-16-1977 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 16, 1977
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at
7:30 p.m. , August 16, 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 Councilmen Donald
W. McIntosh, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Planning & Zoning Board recommendation on zoning change request
of R. L. Blue.
Following a public hearing held on July 14, 1977, for consideration of a
change of zone requested by R. L. Blue on Lots 15, 16, & 17, Block 30, the
Planning Board denied the request. Attending this meeting on behalf of the
petition were Mr. R. L. Blue, Mr. John Prunty, attorney and Mr. Wahl Snyder,
architect. Mr. Prunty argued that the Council could not deny his client the use
of the property by its present zoning. However, it was pointed out that the
property could be used for residences. Mr. Blue argued his case on allegations
against the Planning Board's procedure and information.
After discussion, Mr. McIntosh moved that the Council table action on
the request indefinitely. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. Mr. Bowen
stated that he had been at the hearing and found no fault in the way it was handled
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but he did think the Planning Board should have given reasons for their decision.
When the vote was called it passed 4/1 with Mr. Bowen dissenting.
First reading - amendment to Zoning Ordinance defining swimming
pool setbacks.
Following the reading of this ordinance Mr. McIntosh moved that it be
approved on first reading. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and
passed 3/2 with. Messrs. Davis and Bowen dissenting.
Rescind Quayside Resolution No. 617.
Mr. McIntosh stated that since the request for annexation of Quayside
has been postponed indefinitely he felt it would be proper in view of our
resolution approving the annexation, to bring the matter before this Council
for reconsideration. He then moved that Resolution No. 617 be rescinded. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously. Village Attorney
Faun will prepare a formal resolution to this effect.
Country Club items:
a. Letter from Mr. Harold Webber, Chairman, Country Club
Association regarding Junior Memberships.
b. Letter from non-resident owners Green, Chaille & Griffith regard-
ing fees paid by non-resident owners.
c. Recommendation from Membership Committee, Mr. Lou Sauber,
Chairman.
d. Single Juvenile Golf Membership as proposed by Councilwoman
Jensen.
Mr. Davis thought these items should be handled with the budget and moved
that items a. , b. , c. , & d. , be postponed for discussion at a work shop session
in connection with the Country Club budget.
The first work shop session on the budget was scheduled for Wednesday,
at 7:30 p. m. , by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried
unanimously.
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Approval of auditors for fiscal year ending September 30, 1977.
Mr. Andersen recommended that the firm of Coopers & Lybrand be
retained to complete the September 30, 1977 year end audit, due to the time
factor and their familiarity with our work. Mr. Davis stated that he would
like to discuss the proposals in a work shop meeting and moved that selection
of auditors be discussed at a work shop meeting. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Bowen but failed with four negative votes.
Mr. Andersen further reported that the current audit will cover the
year ending september 30, 1977 and that discussion of next year's auditors can
be brought up in January of 1978. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Village retain
the present auditors to complete the year end audit of September 30, 1977. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously.
Council appointments.
Mayor Farina stated he would like to ask for volunteers from the citizens
who would like to serve on the various boards. Mr. McIntosh moved that the
Council table appointments and keep the existing boards until the Mayor's proposal
can be carried out. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried
unanimously.
Bills.
Payment of the current bills was approved by motion made by Mr. Davis,
seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried.
Village Manager's report.
Mr. Andersen reviewed his memo on General Information items which
had been submitted to the Council previously:
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1. Public Works facilities construction.
2. Golf car program.
3. Unfair labor practice charge.
4. Personnel Appeals Board meeting.
5. Swimming pool attendance.
6. Beautification program (tree planting).
7. Pension Board meeting.
8. P. B. A. membership contract ratification.
9. Florida League of Cities Meeting - October 27-29, 1977,
Kissimmee, Florida
10. Country Club closing.
11. Sludge Line project.
12. Labor Negotiations.
13. Alley trimming program.
14. Budget work sessions.
Mr. Andersen further reported that the contractor has started delivering
roofing material in preparation of re -roofing the library.
Concerning the next order of mahogany trees, Mr. Andersen requested
that Council consider waiving bidding formality and authorize an expenditure of
$8, 000 to purchase 2000 mahogany trees. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Village
Manager's request be approved by Council with the money taken from the contingency
fund and forgo the bidding procedure in order to purchase the trees immediately
so that the planting program can be completed in proper time. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously.
It was also reported that we are re -activating our nursery at 103rd Street
to plant seedlings we are getting from the State and have secured two employees
under the CETA program for tree planting.
Mr. Davis discussed the resurfacing of Biscayne Blvd. and asked about
the drainage on 91st Street. Mr. Andersen stated that they are not going to
install drainage at this time; that Mr. Bradford is drawing some drainage plans
for the interim period which the Village will have to install.
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Mr. Davis asked that the Fla. League of Cities Meeting be put on the
agenda for the next meeting to name a delegate.
Mrs. Jensen stated that the trucks carrying fill to Barry College from
the sludge line construction are not being covered. Reports from the Dade
League were also given by Mrs. Jensen on the labor relations survey, insurance
risk regarding cities self insurance, the new voting system and that the County
has a procedure for towing away abandoned automobiles.
Mr. Davis asked that the Building Inspector inspect the residential tennis
court on 94th Street to see if they have maintained the proper setbacks.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p. m.
Village Clerk