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06-06-1978 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL June 6, 1978 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on June 6, 1978, 7:30 p.m., 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 Absent: 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 Mr. Mel Roberts, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Concerning the minutes of the previous meeting, Mr. McIntosh asked that on Page 2, paragraph two, be reworded to indicate the the bid received for tile "had been rejected". The minutes were then approved as corrected by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried. Planning Board minutes - April 27, 1978. Approval was granted by the Board to Mr. Dan Lovett to build on Lot 15, Block 11, Miami Shores Section #1, a 50 ft. lot east of Miami Avenue on the north side of 101st Street. This action was based on his compliance with Ordinance No. 361, and all other building and zoning regulations. The Village Attorney advised that the approval does not require Council action as it does not require a variance. Mr. McIntosh recommended that the Planning & Zoning Board and Village Attorney present to Council a draft of a resolution or ordinance by the second meeting in July or sooner, that will clarify the situation (concerning use of 50 ft. lots). 6/6/78 -2- Bid Openings: (a) New Arts Studio - Community Center. The following bids were opened and recorded: BAMA CONSTRUCTION CO. $48,765.00 TATUM-GOMEZ 46,000.00 V. J. KNEZVITCH 47,700.00 PAUL C. HARRISON 51,970.00 R & N CONSTRUCTION CO. 51,975.00 R. L. GOODE 42,990.00 MAYO CONSTRUCTION CO. 39,620.00 Mr. Ackley reported that the bids would be tabulated and a recommendation made to the Council at the next meeting. (b) Tile decking. The following bid was opened and recorded: WRIGHT'S HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER Supply Division $ 1,848.00 This bid will be reviewed and a recommendation made to Council along with the reason why we did not receive other bids. (c) Mobile Buffet system - Country Club. GENERAL HOTEL & SUPPLY $ 4,109.82 COLLINS-BRAMLETT 4,127.00 ED DON & CO. 4,587.46 Bids will be tabulated and a recommendation made to Council. Resolution for continuation of Burglary/Robbery Grant. A recommendation was received from the Chief of Police for approval of a resolution authorizing application for 1978-79 funds for continutation of the Burglary/Robbery Grant. Upon motion made by Mr. Bowen and seconded by Mr. Davis RESOLUTION NO. 651-78 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: -3- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION THROUGH THE DADE-MIAMI CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A BURGLARY/ROBBERY CONTROL PROJECT FOR THE MIAMI SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT. 6/6/78 Approval of Dade League of Cities dues for 1978-79. Dues based on last year's assessment in the amount of $542.00 were approved by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously. Mayor Farina statedhe would like a report on the work done by the League. Definition of Family Membership. Since this discussion had been tabled by Mrs. Jensen at the meeting of May 2, 1978, it was removed from the table by her motion, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried. At the previous meeting Mr. Bowen had moved that the family membership be amended to include up to and including 21 years of age. Mrs. Jensen asked that the following words be added "and that they be financially dependent and fulltime students. Mr. Bowen did not accept this amendment. Mr. Davis thought the Council should have a recommendation or input from the Manager and his staff on this issue before it is voted on. Mr. Bowen withdrew his original motion and moved that Resolution No. 620 be amended to include the following provisions: (a) That the family membership be further extended to include resident single family members from 18 years of age through 24 years of age for an additional fee to be determined by the Village Council and (b) That each single resident dependent through 24 years of age without a family membership shall be assessed.a fee to be determined by the Village Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh. Mrs. Jensen stated she would still like to see it cover students who are financially dependent. Mr. Fann advised against the necessity of determining the dependency of children. After further discussion the motion was called and passed unanimously. 6/6/78 -4- Country Club regulations were further discussed in regard to the privileges of the spouse in the case of a single golf or tennis membership. Mrs. Jensen moved that the single golf or tennis membership include an additional card for the spouse specifying a social membership. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried unanimously. In reference to Resolution No. 612 establishing fees, Mr. Bowen moved that at this time we accept the fees for these new memberships as submitted by the Men's Golf Association, the Women's Golf Association and the Tennis Association, which were as follows: GOLF A. Resident single $448.00 (present rate) B. Resident family: 1. Includes two adults residing in same household and 2. All children under age 18 yrs. 498.00 (present rate) 3. Each additional resident family member age 18 thru 24 years 100.00 (new) C. Without family membership: Each resident member thru age 24 150.00 (new) TENNIS A. Resident single 261.00 (present rate) B. Resident family: 1. Incl.udes two adults residing in same household and 2. All children under age 18 yrs. 287.00 (present rate) 3. Each additional resident family member 18 thru 24 yrs. 50.00 (new) C. Without family membership: Each resident member thru age 24 75.00 (new) The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. In the discussion that followed Mr. McIntosh voiced concern over discrimination against the single memberships and the need for securing a statistical count of family members so the Council can determine what fees to establish for the next fiscal year. The motion was then passed unanimously, with instructions that these fees become effective immediately and posted in all Village facilities. 6/6/78 -5- Purchase of the property at 10117 N. E. 2nd Ave. Mr. Ackley reported on negotiations with Mr. Sadin, a member of the corporation, Barrett Associates of Miami Shores, owners of the property at 10117 N. E. 2nd Ave., and receipt of a price of $68,000.00, with $50,000.00 down and the balance of $18,000.00 to be paid between October 1, 1978 and November 30, 1978, with interest at usual bank rates. Mr. Ackley further reported that a petition had been received from the neighboring property owners objecting to any zoning change on the above property for public use. Mr. Davis moved that the Council go ahead and purchase the property located at 10117 N. E. 2nd Avenue. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh. The Village Manager recommended that the Council approve the price of $68,000.00 , on the basis of $50,000.00 down, with no interest on the $18,000.00 balance to be paid from the next fiscal year budget, that a contract be drawn by the Village Attorney with the Village Manager and that the seller furnish a marketable title. Mr. Davis accepted this recommendation as his motion, which was seconded by Mr. McIntosh.. Mr. Bowen stated that he was concerned with statements recently made that this was being considered for a fire station, and he reminded the Council that he had been appointed as a:committee to recommend a fire station site which he had located in the County and will recommend it to the Council if asked to do so. In regard to the property under discussion Mr. Bowen asked that the motion be amended to stipulate that this site be used strictly for a park and never con- sidered for a fire station. Mr. Davis stated that he would not accept restrictions on the land. Mr. McIntosh stated that he had originally made the motion to authorize the Manager to secure appraisals of the property, which he did solely for the Council to look at this property for public use, there was no mention of a fire station or any other use; that it should be purchased for public use for whatever 6/6/78 -6- use this or future Councils would decide to make of the property. Mr. Jerry Lance, 246 N. E. 102nd Street, who had originated the petition, and other neighbors, argued that they did not want a fire station, a parking lot or a public park, that they wanted the property to remain residential. Mayor Farina assured those present that no one on the Council had ever discussed putting a fire station on that property. Mr. Bowen moved to table the motion which was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed 3/2 with Mr. McIntosh and Mr. Davis dissenting. Mayor Farina stated that it would again be discussed at the meeting of June 20, 1978, and in the meantime the Village would see to it that the property conforms to our regulations and put in proper condition. Approve bills paid. Mr. Davis moved that the bills dated May 12 through May 31 for the Village and the Country Club be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried. Because of the cost of the paper work Mr. McIntosh suggested that the Manager prepare some kind of recap of expenses. It was decided that one copy of the computer listings would be left at the Clerk's desk for Council review and the bills would no longer appear on the agenda. Mrs. Jensen stated that she would like to continue to review the bills. Village Manager's report: 1. Budget reports were given out. 2. Vacation schedules of Council to be determined. 3. Request has been made to host the North Dade Cities luncheon in July. After some discussion Mr. Ackley was instructed to notify them that Miami Shores did not wish to continue membership. 4. Reported on efforts to get traffic light in front of Country Club. 5. Wrote a letter to the County stating that Miami Shores Council wishes to continue approving plats. 6/6/78 -7- Mrs. Jensen reported that she had proposed to the Dade League a resolution that was passed, asking the Governor to veto the bill calling for certification of millage at 98% instead of the present 95%. The Mayor congratulated Mrs. Jensen and Mr. Bowen on an outstanding Memorial Day celebration. Mrs. Jensen reported that the Inman Company had finally repaired the sidewalk on the Barry College property. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Village Clerk