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10-03-1978 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL October 3, 1978 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on October 3, 1978, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, with the following Council members present: Mayor Joseph P. Farina Donald W. McIntosh Ralph E. Bowen 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 Msgr. Fogarty of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the meeting of September 19, 1978 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried. Planning Board minutes - September 28, 1978. Although no action was required, the. Council discussed paragraph (3) concerning alterations to a detached garage at 262 N. E. 93rd Street. Mrs. Peggy Hayward, the abutting neighbor, asked about the new electrical service to this house and the refrigerator that was installed in the garage. Bid openings. (a) Five fairway mowers - the following bids were opened and recorded: TIECO, INC. DE BRA TURF $6,570.00 (a)6,395.00 (b)7,595.00 Bids were referred to the Village Manager for analysis and recommendation at the next Council meeting. -2- (b) Seven CPR Resuscitators - bidswere opened and recorded as follows: GLOVERS MILLS CO., INC. - BISCAYNE FIRE EQUIP. CO. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SAFETY SUPPLY RANDLE MEDICAL SALES no bid $1,974.00 1,652.00 (236.00 ea.) 1,814.54 10/3/78 Bids were referred to the Village Manager for analysis and recommendation at the next Council meeting. Mr. McIntosh asked if these bids had been advertised which Mr. Ackley stated had not been done, that he would report on costs involved. Florida League membership dues and subscriptions to Municipal Record. Authorization was given to pay Florida League membership dues and renew subscriptions to the Municipal Record by motion made by Mr. Davis, secohded by Mrs. Jensen and carried. Resolution on pool fees. Mr. Ackley reported that there will be a decrease in revenue in going to daily fees, despite increased use of the pool. Since this item was tabled at the last meeting Mr. Davis moved that it be taken off the table which was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried. The resolution was then approved by motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously, same being: RESOLUTION NO. 654-78 A RESOLUTION RE-ESTABLISHING DAILY FEES FOR USE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE RECREATION DEPARTMENT SWIMMING POOL AND REPEALING RESOLU- TION NO. 613. Swim team parents and swimmers petitioned the Council for additional funds to provide heating of the pool, bulkhead for swim practice and a swim coach. Mr. Petrey explained the costs involved in these items which would require about $6600.00 additional revenue for the pool budget. Mr. Davis moved that $7,000.00 10/3/78 -3- be taken from the contingency fund and allocated to the Recreation Department to be used at the swimming pool to buy a bulkhead, hire an acquatic director and put in heating for the winter months. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and it was further stipulated that the Recreation Director collect as much of this money as possible from donations. The motion was then passed 3/2 with Mr. McIntosh and Mayor Farina dissenting. Resolution adopting new fees for Country Club use. A proposed resolution was read establishing new annual and daily fees at the Miami Shores. Country Club. Upon motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 655-78 A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 612, 620, 623, 624, 639-77, 648-77 and 652-78, RE-ESTABLISH- ING MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES, DAILY GOLF AND TENNIS FEES, DEFINING MEMBERSHIPS AND REGULATING GOLF PLAY. Mr. Davis then proposed a resolution to permit additional non-resident memberships to the Country Club. Mr. Bowen stated that he was against discussing this as it is not on the agenda. He then moved that it be tabled for the work shop of October 10. The motion was seconded by Mr. Farina and passed 3/2 with Mrs. Jensen and Mr. Davis dissenting. Mr. McIntosh moved that Mr. Davis' resolution be put on the agenda of the meeting of October 10. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Approve annual Country Club dues billing on one date. Mr. Ackley reported on the benefits of an annual dues billing date and that if the Council concurred, which they did, it would become effective October 1, 1978. Budget transfers. The proposed transfer of budget appropriations to cover a wage increase 10/3/78 -4- for the P.B.A. bargaining unit employees was tabled by motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. Village Manager's report. 1. Library bid - Mr. Ackley reported on the procedure taken by the Board of Trustees in securing the bid and recommendation author- ization to accept the lowest bid. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Library Board proceed with the work with acceptance of the low bid as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried unanimously. 2. Pool - previous discussed. 3. Public Works Department - now has a temporary or acting foreman over the three divisions, and he is setting up policies and general duties of each division. We are presently recruiting a Public Works Director and a Parks Foreman. 4. Finance Director - resigned as of November 1, 1978. Mr. Ackley recommended amending the salary account to between $17,000 and $21,000, using funds available in the salary reserve. After some discussion Mr. Davis moved that the Council give the manager authority to transfer funds using his discretion to the present salary range of from $14,580 to $17,210. This motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh. In consideration of the fact that Mr. Ackley wanted approval to hire this man at $17,000 and the budgeted salary was $15,500, Mr. Davis amended his motion to authorize transfer of $1500 to the Finance Director salary to raise it to $17,000. The amended motion was passed unanimously and then the original motion as amended was likewise approved. 5. Cable TV ordinance - set for work shop of October 10, 1978. 6. Report on petition for referendum - set for work shop of October 10, 1978. Mr. Davis's proposed resolution concerning Country Club memberships to be discussed also at that time. Mr. Ackley further reported concerning Gil Alexander's retirement after 25 years, that it has been suggested that the Council extend to him a lifetime social membership to the Country Club. This will require Council action by amending Resolution No. 619, to be taken up at the next meeting. Reported on the new street lights. for N.E. 2nd Ave. and the reconstruc- tion and beautification of Miami Avenue. Concerning the gas pump, Mr. Ackley reported that he had checked Into this and learned that the gas companies are no longer furnishing pumps. 10/3/78 -5- Council. Mrs. Jensen called attention to the County amendments to be voted on October 5th, and reported on the school zone problems. Mr. McIntosh stated that he has received a letter from Congressman Lehman concerning a bill the House had voted on to abate aircraft noise. Mr. Bowen asked that the Work Shop of October 10th be held at the Community Center. Also,asked if the Club Manager was still under the 60 day probationary period. Mayor Farina suggested that the Planning & Zoning Board consider decibel range levels for air conditioning noise. The Mayor also called attention meeting to the minutes of the last Planning & Zoning Board wherin code enforcement was discussed and stated he would like to attend the next meeting of the Board for a re-examination of this subject. All members of the Council expressed interest in attending. There was a discussion of the Village limit sign and how it may be repaired and relocated. A complaint was voiced about the need for cutting back the alley behind N. E. 4th Ave. Rd. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Village Clerk