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08-15-1978 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL August 15, 1978 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on August 15, 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 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 Councilman Donald W. McIntosh, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the meeting of August 1, 1978, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried. Planning Board minutes - August 10, 1978 No action required. Voting Delegate for Florida League of Cities Convention. Because of Mrs. Jensen's inability to attend Mr. Mc Intosh moved that the Mayor be named as delegate for Miami Shores at the League Convention to be held in Hollywood, October 19-21, 1978. This motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. Appeal of Harry S. Lance, 430 Grand Concourse. Mr. Lance's appeal over a Planning Board decision concerning his utility shed was again before the Council. In order to open the discussion Mrs. Jensen moved that it be taken off the table. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Lance argued that he should be permitted to keep this shed 8/15/78 -2- in its present location because of the many other sheds in the Village that are in the setbacks. Mr. William Kelly, 426 Grand Concourse, maintained that in addition to the setback violation Mr. Lance had been using this building as an office. Mr. Fann advised that a setback variance cannot be granted to an illegal building. (Metal accessory buildings cannot be granted a permit as their construction does not meet building and zoning codes.) Mr. Davis moved that Mr. Lance's request for a setback variance be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously. Mr. Davis requested that the Planning Board and Village Manager proceed to change the ordinance to approve them as tool sheds or that they be prohibited. Opening bids - floor covering at pool. Only one bid had been submitted which was recorded as follows: DURA BOND COMPANY $3850.00 2163 N. W. 19th Avenue After recommendation by Mr. Petrey this bid was accepted by motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Davis and passed 4/1 with Mr. McIntosh dissenting. Request for $2,000.00 for Dade County Council of Arts & Sciences. A letter was received from the Chairman of the Metropolitan Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences, asking the Village to support the work of the Council with a $2,000 contribution. The Village Manager reported that there are no budgeted funds for this purpose. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Manager's recommendation be upheld. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously. Proposal from Laventhol & Horwath. A letter dated August 8, 1978, was received from Laventhol & Horwath 8/15/78 -3- CPA's, Coral Gables, proposing that they be hired to perform an operational overview of the Miami Shores Country Club, at a cost of $5,000.00. A discussion followed and the question was asked as to whether or not the Village Manager should pursue a proposal with this or any other company. Mr. Bowen moved that the Village Manager continue investigating the possibility of acquiring professional assistance concerning management of the Country Club, with the submission of pro- posals. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously. Proposal to acquire joint use of a mini -bus. A proposal was made by the City Manager of North Bay Village to acquire a mini -bus with State funding for the use of neighboring cities. Mr. Ackley recommended at this time that we express our appreciation for this offer but decline acceptance of the proposal. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Village Manager's recommendation be accepted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously. 2nd reading ordinances; (a) CONTAINERIZING TRASH - Following the second reading Mr. McIntosh moved that it be approved. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and after discussion it was passed and adopted by a 4/1 vote with Mr. Davis dissenting. This ordinance is entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 404-78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-17, 10-21, AND 10-23 OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION. (b) 50 ft. LOTS - Following the second reading Mrs. Jensen moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh. Mr. Bowen argued that the ordinance was discriminatory against the owners of 50 ft. lots. Upon vote the ordinance was passed and adopted by four affirmative votes with Mr. Bowen dissenting. This ordinance is entitled: 8/15/78 -4- ORDINANCE NO. 405-78 AN'ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 404 OF ORDINANCE NO. 270 ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE ZONING PLAN FOR MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; " FURTHER RESTRICTING CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS ON LOTS LESS THAN 75 FEET IN WIDTH. Village Manager's report. 1. Pool memberships - Mr. Ackley reported that they are doing away with family memberships to save the cost of billing. Mr. Bowen asked about tennis court fees, to be reported at the next meeting. (Control of guests at pool & tennis courts.) 2. Country Club dues billings - Suggested that annual dues billing be initiated to save money, pro -rating dues to a certain date. Mrs. Jensen advised against a November billing. 3. Alley paving - Completed except for cleaning -up shoulders. 4. Beautification of N. E. 2nd Ave. - County bids have gone out. The spec's are in the Village Manager's office showing type of trees, benches, street lighting, etc. Work issshedUred to begin after January 2, 1979, at no cost to the Village. Estimated value of the improvement - $150,000.00 and will run from 103rd St. to 93rd St. 5. Turnover of personnel - Mr. Ackley reported a high turnover at the Club and Village and asked members and residents to be patient. 6. Management Advisory Committee for Country Club - came up with a proposal for donating money to the Country Club, and will get an opinion from IRS on tax free status. Mr. Ackley reported on a pool party August 25, a disco night on August 26th and the Labor Day barbecue at the Club at a cost of $5.00 per person. Council. Mrs. Jensen concurred in the donation proposal. She also asked about the status of purchasing Police vests. 8/15/78 -5- Mr. Bowen commented on closing of the Club and charging for the disco parties, also on youngsters drinking in the parking lot. The special meeting of August 22, 1978 was announced, at which bids for the leasing of the Country Club will be opened. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Vil age Clerk