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11-15-1977 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL November 15, 1977 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on November 15, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village .Hall, with the following Council members present: Absent: Mayor Joseph P. Farina Ralph E. Bowen Donald W. McIntosh W. Alfred Davis Mrs. Elspeth Jensen None Mr. 0. Sam Ackley, Village Manager, and Mr. William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney, were also present. The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Msgr. Bryon Walsh of St. Martha's Catholic Church. The first business of the evening was to express appreciation on behalf of the Village for the public service rendered by retiring members of the various Village boards. in person or in Each member of the Council presented plaques to the following absentia: Mr. Kenneth R. Phoenix, Mr. L. M. Showalter, Mr. Robert E. McKenney, Mrs. James J. Lynch, Mr. Robert 0. Hack Mr. Oscar H. Martel, Mr. Robert Day, Mr. Dean Miller Mr. James 0. Denham Planning & Zoning Board Personnel Appeals Board Personnel Appeals Board Personnel Appeals Board Personnel Appeals Board Personnel Appeals Board Pension Board Pension Board Planning & Zoning Board In regard to the minutes of the last meeting, it was requested that (a) Mr. Clement's petition to the Council concerning free use of electric cars, was made in behalf of Mr. Dean R. Claussen, in recognition for his past dedicated service to the Village; (b) that the board appointments referred to at the top of Page 3. be corrected to reflect the expiration date for all terms as September 30th, and (c) a change in the wording of Mr. McIntosh's motion at the bottom 11/15/77 -2- of Page 4. from "in consideration" to "and consideration". The minutes were then approved as corrected by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES. The Planning Board minutes of November 10, 1977, were reviewed. No action was required but the Council requested that the roofing ordinance be given top priority. BID OPENING - POLICE HANDGUNS. Bids for the purchase of 28 Police handguns were opened and recorded as follows: SOUTHERN GUN DISTRIBUTORS $2168.40 (with trade-ins) KARL FREAS EQUIPMENT CO. No bid JONES EQUIPMENT CO. $2113.94 Alternate: $2879.18 Mr. Davis moved that the .Village Manager be instructed to review the bids and present his recommendation at the next meeting on which bid to accept. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh. Mr. Bowen asked that the Police Chief's recommendation be known also. The motion was then passed unanimously. BID OPENING - TENNIS COURT RE -CONSTRUCTION. Mr. Ackley reported that the tennis court project was estimated at $3600.00 for re -construction of the courts, plumbing $1550.00 and shelters $1500.00, at a total estimate of $6650.00. There is $9100 in the budget. Bids were sent out to 7 companies. Only one bid was received as follows: GARAN COMPANY $4,750.00 1101 S. W. 32nd Avenue Mr. Davis moved that the Village Manager be instructed to negotiate a contract with the Garan Company in the amount of $4750.00, and that the Village do the other work of plumbing and chickees, total cost not to exceed $9,000.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously. 11/15/77 -3- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST TO COVER PARKING METERS FOR HOLIDAYS AND SHARE COST OF XMAS LIGHTING CONTEST. Mr. James Maury, President of the Chamber, requested permission to cover the parking meters from Friday, November 25th through Monday, December 26, 1977. Mr. Maury reported the cost of the lighting contest for prizes at $90.00, half to be paid by the Village. He also requested that the Christmas lighting and decorations be installed. Mr. Davis moved that the request to cover parking meters be approved, with ta1lbgrof the lighting contest not to exceed $45.00, and that the Village employees erect the lights and decorations.. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously. Mr. Davis asked that Mrs. Jensen be appointed to serve on the Judging Committee. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEE FOR COMMERCIAL TENANT SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP TO THE COUNTRY CLUB. The resolution establishing a fee of $125.00, with an initiation fee of $25.00 for commercial social memberships, was read. Mr. McIntosh moved that it be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis, adding that he was not against the resolution but was against the price which he felt should be higher. After discussion of the fees, Mr. Davis moved an amendment to the motion to reflect a fee of $150.00 per annum, with an initiation fee of $50.00. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed 3/2 with Mr. McIntosh and Mayor Farina dissenting. The resolution as amended was then passed by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed 3/2 with Mr. McIntosh and Mayor Farina dissenting, same being entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 648-77 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 612 BY ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIPS. INSURANCE RISK PROGRAM. A resolution was submitted by the Village Attorney to announce the 11/15/77 -4- intention of Miami Shores with regard to the Consortium for self insurance so the Village Manager can negotiate with representatives of other cities in this regard. Mr. Bowen moved approval of this resolution as presented. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen. After some discussion, Mr. McIntosh moved to table this item until it can be discussed at a work shop. The motion was seconded by Mr.Davis and passed 3/2 with Mr. Bowen and Mrs. Jensen dissenting. It was requested that Mr. Weston and Mr. Neu, who are working with the Dade League on this plan, be asked to attend the work shop meeting of November 29, at 7:30 p.m. Bills. Upon motion made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mrs. Jensen, the current bills were unanimously.; approved. Village Manager's report. Mr. Ackley reviewed the .new system of a combined garbage and trash pick-up and presented slides showing how the collections are to be handled. Pictures of the damaged bucket truck were also shown. Mr. Ackley stated that replacement for a 28 ft. boom truck is estimated at $10,000.00. Mrs. Jensen again brought up the problem of the construction trucks dumping fill a Barry Field, driving without covers and breaking sidewalks when driving over them.. For the work shop meeting Mr. McIntosh suggested that the Village Manager get in touch with the Planning Board for input from the Board on up -dating zoning ordinances, enforcement, etc. Mr. Bowen asked about the 91st Street drainage project completion and Mr. Ackley reported that the paving will begin on Thursday of this week as it is being coordinated with the other paving projects. 11/15/77 Mayor Farina stated he would like to explain that he had voted against the resolution on the business and professional memberships only because he felt the fee was too high. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. dz6, e 4 Village Clerk