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09-19-1978 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL September 19, 1978 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on September 19, 1978, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, with the following Council members present: Mayor Joseph P. Farina Donald W. McIntosh W. Alfred Davis Mrs. Elspeth Jensen Absent: Ralph E. Bowen 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 McIntosh, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Concerning minutes of the meeting of September 5, 1978, Mr. Davis moved that they be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried 3/1 with Mrs. Jensen objecting to the action taken by the Mayor as reflected in the fourth paragraph, page one of the minutes. Resolution eliminating annual pool memberships. A proposed resolution was presented to the Council amending Resolution No. 613, to eliminate annual pool memberships, which had previously been approved by Council. Mr. Davis moved adoption of the resolution as presented. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen. After considerable discussion Mr. Davis changed his motion to table action until Mr. Petrey is present to answer all questions concerning use of the pool and its budget. Mrs. Jensen seconded this motion and it was carried unanimously. This will be discussed again at the meeting of October 3, 1978. LEAA Resolution. The Village Manager reported that we have been informed the LEAA 9/19/78 -2- resolution on continuation of the Burglary/Robbery grant, adopted June 6, 1978, had to be re -written to cover the full amount of the Village matching funds; this being an administrative transfer of funds, already provided in the operating budget, into the LEAA trust fund. Mr. Davis moved that the resolution for the LEAA grant as proposed be adopted, and that Resolution No. 651-78 be repealed. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously, same being entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 653-78 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION THROUGH THE DADE-MIAMI CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL FOR THE. CONTINUATION OF A BURGLARY/ROBBERY CONTROL PRO- JECT FOR THE MIAMI SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 651-78. 2nd reading - Ordinance adopting the budget for 1978-79. Prior to adoption of the budget ordinance several citizens were present to request more money in the pool budget for heating the pool, a bulkhead for the swim team and more aquatic activities. It was suggested that Mr. Petrey be present at the meeting of October 3, 1978, to discuss these items. Mayor Farina stated that a change can be made in the pool appropriation if necessary, after adoption of the budget. Mr. Davis moved that the budget be adopted as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh. Mrs. Jensen asked that the Village Manager's salary be listed as $27,500, with an additional $2500.00 for special jobs and made this motion. However, the motion died for lack of a second and the ordinance adopting the budget was then passed unanimously, same being entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 406-78 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1978, AND FIXING THE 1978 TAX LEVY OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE. 9/19/78 -3- Planning Board appointments. Terms of the following members were expiring, both having indicated they would continue to serve if requested: Albert R. Toussaint Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. Mr. McIntosh moved the re -appointment of Mr. Toussaint. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously. Mr. Davis asked that the name of Fred Astor be considered for appoint- ment, as he had previously served on the Board. Mrs. Jensen felt the present members should be reappointed and moved that Mr. Moyer be re -appointed. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously. Roof repair - Country Club. An estimate was presented by Bills' Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $4860.00 for repair of the Country Club roof, to be considered as an emergency bid. After some discussion of the established bidding procedure, the Village Manager suggested that this project be put out to bid and paid for out of next year's budget. The Council concurred that the Manager should proceed with the standard bidding procedure. Approval of electrical work at library. Bids were received from the Library Board of Trustees recommending acceptance of the low bid of Lysinger & Wirick, Inc. for required electrical improvements at the library. After discussion on the bid procedure followed, Mr. McIntosh moved that consideration of this bid be tabled until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously. Emergency purchase of gas pump. Mr. Ackley reported that it had been necessary to purchase a new gas pump at the Village Hall, - the gas suppliers no longer furnish pumps. 9/19/78 -4- Florida League Convention program. Mayor Farina stated that on reviewing the Convention agenda he felt there was little merit in his attendance, but stated he would attend the Saturday session on Constitution Revision. Village Manager's report. Mr. Ackley's report included: 1. Funds for additional typing. 2. Country Club lease negotiations - Gerry's Caterers are consider- ing conditions they would require for possible leasing of food and beverage concession. 3. Projects underway at the Country Club. 4. Report on County bids on N. E. 2nd Ave. beautification. 5. Miami Ave. resurfacing project to begin at end of September. 6. Mrs. Jensen is working on getting school zone speed limit signs. 7. Letter sent to State Dept. of Transportation concerning traffic light in front of Country Club. 8. CATV ordinance - to be discussed at a work shop. 9. Petition for referendum - work shop set for October 10th to review form of resolution and question for referendum. Also for discussion of CATV ordinance. Mr. Ackley requested authorization to transfer funds available from various capital improvement projects to the reserve fund. Mr. McIntosh moved approval for this transfer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously. Mrs. Jensen reported on business of the Dade League of Municipalities. Mr. McIntosh wanted to go on record as a Council member that no referendum question will go on any ballot until'the public is properly informed of the 9/19/78 -5 - cost and consequences of the question being resolved. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Village Clerk