08-01-1978 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 1, 1978
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on'
August 1, 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
Mrs. Elspeth Jensen
Absent: W. Alfred Davis
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 Rev. Matthew Kerestes,
of the Advent Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the meeting of July 18, 1978, were approved as written by
motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried.
Planning Board minutes - July 27, 1978.
No action required.
Ordinances - first reading.
CONTAINERIZING TRASH - Following first reading Mr. McIntosh moved that
the ordinance be approved. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried.
50 ft. LOT ORDINANCE - After reading Mrs. Jensen moved that the
ordinance be approved on first reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh.
Mr. Bowen argued that many 50 ft. lot homes have been approved in the past and
this will cause an injustice to those property owners who still have extra lots.
The motion passed 3/1 with Mr. Bowen dissenting.
Establishment of Clubhouse as Village historical site.
Mrs. Jensen proposed the idea of designating the Country Clubhouse as
an historical landmark as it is one of the oldest buildings in the Village; that
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it would increase the interest of the people of the Village and give clubs and
residents an opportunity to donate to its upkeep. Mrs. Jensen stated that if
the designation does not go beyond the Village, it would not limit the Council's
authority in any way; that an ordinance should be passed for its dedication and
creation of a 5 man Board for administration.
Village Manager's report. "
1. Mr. Ackley reported on the first meeting of his Management
Advisory Committee on the Country Club, composed of:
Jim Willenborg, Tennis, Joyce Pettis, Golf and Lou Sauber,
Ed Abdella and Bob Lodge, as members as large.
2. Reported that Zack Martin had been appointed the new
Waste foreman and there have been very few complaints
since his appointment.
3. Announced a special Council meeting to be held on
August 22, 1978, for the purpose of opening bids on
the Country Club lease proposals.
4. Discussed final review of the proposed Village budget with
regard to the Recreation Department budget to be taken up
at the work shop meeting following this meeting.
Mr. Bowen stated that he would like to see the Country Club Associa-
tion by-laws activated. He also mentioned the proposal made by Mr. A. E. Quinton
that the Village hire a company to make a survey of the use of the Country Club.
Mr. Bowen also mentioned the patching of the streets by the Water Co.
and that they are not being_ put back in the same condition as they were
because of the black strips of asphalt.
Mr. Raymond Rubin, 1249 N. E. 91st Terrace, congratulated the Village
Manager on what he has done and wanted to go on record as giving Mr. Ackley a
vote of confidence.
Council.
Mrs. Jensen announced that the first session of the new traveling Court
for municipal offences will be held at Surfside on August 3, 1978, 9:00 a.m.
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Mr. McIntosh reported on the 2nd Avenue project, that the new lighting
will be done in conjunction with the beautification under one contract, which would
be readyinapproximately 90 days, bringing it into the middle of November.
For the benefit of the Shores merchants the County has agreed to delay work until
after January 1st. Mr. McIntosh also stated that he would not recommend repaving
until the line is tested and at that time the County may aid us 100%.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Village Clerk