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01-16-1979 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL January 16, 1979 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on January 16, 1979, 8:00 p.m. , at the Village Hall , with the following Council members present: Mayor Joseph P. Farina Donald W. McIntosh W. Al Davis Ralph E. Bowen 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 Rev. Verne Worcester of the Miami Shores Christian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Fahina announced that it is anticipated that the agenda will be completed by 9:00 p.m. at the latest, and that there will be a labor meeting after this meeting in the Village Manager's office and, in accordance with State law, that is a closed meeting. Minutes of the meeting of January 2, 1979 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McIntosh.and carried. Planning Board minutes - 1/11/79, no action required. Mayor Farina reported from the minutes that the Board would be holding a public hearing on a proposed ordinance regulating metal utility sheds, tentatively scheduled for Feb. 1, 1979. Opening bids on roof repair to pistol range. Bids were opened and recorded as follows: PALMETTO ROOFING, INC. Hialeah, Fla. $ 1790.00 5-yr. guarantee SANDRON CORP. Miami , Fla. 4000.00 5-yr. guarantee 1/16/79 -2- MIAMI DADE ROOFING CO. Miami , Fla. $ 1420.00 5-yr. guarantee BILLS ROOFING North Miami , Fla. 3150.00 6-yr. guarantee ROBERTS ROOFING CO. Miami , Fla. 1200.00 5-yr. guarantee OBENOUR ROOFING, SHEET METAL, etc. Miami , Fla. 1290.00 2-yr. guarantee AL SPRINGER ROOFING CO. , INC. 1260.00 plus lumber Miami , Fla. 3-yr. guarantee Mr. Ackley stated that the bids would be tabulated and a recommenda- tion made to Council at the next meeting. Letter from Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. A letter was received from the resident manager of the Dean Witter Reynolds stockbrokers, at 9600 N. E. 2nd Ave. , for permission to install a direct line telephone in the lounge of the Country Club to their office. Mr. Donald Schwartz, resident manager, was present to explain how this would serve the public as well as enable their patrons to conduct business from the Club. Mr. McIntosh moved denial of the request. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously. Qua side update. Mr. McIntosh reported on the County Commission's recent tentative approval of the request to increase the density of the Quayside development abutting the Village limits on the north side of 105th Street east of Biscayne Blvd. He asked that the Village Council to take action to continue to oppose the action of the County Commission who will hold a final hearing on the subject next Thursday, January 18th. Mr. McIntosh then moved that the Council continue to take an active part in opposing the Quayside expansion by whatever means the residents or any group sees fit, and if it takes a class action suit or a participation on the part of the Village to enter into that suit we will 1/16/79 -3- lend active support but not monetary. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously after a discussion concerning the effect it would have on our Fire Department. Village Manager's report: 1. Front end loader - broken down. Recommended that we postpone purchase of the garbage packer for another year in order to use the funds for a front end loader. Council concurred with Mr. Ackley's proposal to put it out to bid. 2. Miami Avenue - Mr. Ackley reported on the problems with incorrect sidewalk elevations and that the new curbing will not match the present curbing in the blocks where it will not be replaced. Some of the residents along Miami Avenue criticized the location of trees and light poles. Resolution canvassing election returns. A resolution was read canvassing the election returns of the Village referendum on the question of abolishing Social Memberships at the Country Club which indicated: For amendment to abolish 895 Against amendment 1062 Upon motion made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mrs. Jensen, the resolution was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 661-79 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE VILLAGE REFERENDUM ON A CHARTER AMENDMENT CONCERNING SOCIAL MEMBERSHIPS AT THE MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB, HELD ON JANUARY 16, 1979. 1/16/79 -4- Village Manager's report contd. 3. N. E. 2nd Ave. - reported that there will be a pre-construction conference at Metro Public Works Dept. on Jan 22nd, and another conference for local interests on the 25th at the Village Hall at 9:00 a.m. , notice will be posted. 4. Financial statements - preliminary report has been received, final report will be in shortly. The delay has been due to personnel turnover. 5. Long term disability insurance - A memo was sent to Council on this subject and Mr. Ackley explained in detail the present and proposed coverage with the need for immediate consideration of new plan. He recommended acceptance of a proposal made by Equitable Life. In the discussion that followed a motion to accept the Manager's recommendation was withdrawn so that more time could be given to consider. Mr. McIntosh moved that a special Council meeting be called for this purpose with the insurance agent present, to be held on Monday, January 22, 1979, at 5:30 p.m. with only this item on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. Council . Mrs. Jensen stated that the Dade League is having a meeting on January 19th on the proposed Metro ordinance assuming control of taxi cabs, which the League is opposed to. The League Legislative Committee is going to present the following slate to the Dade Delegation: 1. Provide property tax relief by optional local sales tax. 2. State funding for relocation of water & sewer lines. 3. Capability to municipalities for self insurance on employees life insurance. 4. Regulation of dangerous materials. 5. Consideration of Election Day on Sunday. Also, that the School Board has the speed limit on 103rd St. in 1/16/79 -5- their legislative packet but not as a priority item. Mr. McIntosh wanted to go on record to direct Mrs. Jensen to let her conscience be her guide in representing the Village on items before the Dade League. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Village Clerk APPROV Mayor