02-06-1979 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 6, 1979
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on
February 6, 1979, 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. Al 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 Rev. Matthew
Kerestes of the Advent Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 1979 were approved
as written by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Minutes of the special meeting of January 22, 1979, were approved
as written by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Planning Board minutes - 1/25/79.
No action required.
Mayor Farina announced that the Planning Board would be holding a
public hearing on an ordinance to control metal utility sheds, to be held on
Thursday, February 15, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall .
Cable TV franchise applications.
Mr. Ackley reported that we had received only one application for
a franchise, from Storer Broadcasting, and that the next step is to hold a
public hearing which is scheduled for the first meeting in March (March 6th) ,
which will be advertised.
Report on roof bids for pistol range.
A tabulation was made of the bids on repair to the roof at the
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pistol range. Mr. Ackley concurred in Chief Fletcher's recommendation to
accept the bid of Miami Dade Roofing Company in the amount of $1,420.00.
Mr. Bowen moved that we accept the bid of Miami Dade Roofing Co. The motion
was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed unanimously.
Report from Charter Revision. Committee.
A report was submitted by Mr. Bob Davis, Chairman of the Charter
Revision Committee, recommending that eight sections of the Village Charter be
amended. After some discussion, Mr. Davis moved on the recommendation of the
Village Attorney and Village Manager, that the Council approve amending Sections
8, 23, 28, 42, and 52, with correct wording prepared by the Village Attorney for
placing on the ballot of the election of April 10,. 1979, to be submitted at the
next Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen, An amendment
was made to the motion, that the Village Attorney also prepare ordinances to
correct Sections 3 and 15 (on Mr. Fann's advice that they do not require Charter
amendment). This amendment was accepted and the amended motion passed unanimously.
It was requested that a letter and Certificate of Appreciation signed
by the Mayor be sent to the Committee, advising them that the amendments prepared
for the ballot will be considered by the Council. on February 20, 1979.
Dade League of Cities General Membership meeting.
It was announced that the Dade League meeting would be held on
February 22, 1979, at the Miami Springs Villas. Mayor Farina stated he would
attend.
Florida League of Cities Conference.
Mr. Ackley requested Council permission to attend the Florida
League of Cities legislative conference to be held February 14-15, 1979, in
Tallahassee. Mr. Davis moved that the Village Manager be authorized to attend
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the Florida City & County Management Association conference in Tallahassee and
that funds be allocated in the amount of $200.00 from the general fund. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen. Following a discussion concerning the more
pressing need of the Village Manager to remain here, the motion failed to carry.
Village Manager's report.
(a) Mr. Ackley reported that he had been invited by TCMA to be
on the program of the Small Cities training conference last
month which he intended to implement in Miami Shores.
(b) Special trash collection charge - Council agreed to drafting
proposed ordinance.
(c) Commercial trash pickup - audit records and assess everyone
doing business in Miami Shores a basic charge.
(d) Centralized purchasing - report submitted by Carol Mears on
progress to date.
(e) Country Club Manager - several application received, reviewed
about 12 with Management Advisory Committee, selection to
be made before the end of this month.
(f) Beautification - County to replace all stop signs and asked
if we would be willing to give up the concrete stop posts,
replacing with alumium posts. County will install four at
different locations for approval .
(g) Discussed Renaissance Fair proposed by Mrs. Gail .Ryan for
Barry Field; will advise what is required by the Village
and timing.
Council .
Mrs. Jensen reported that the Dade League is opposing the turnpike
toll increase and is asking support from the cities; is promoting legislation
on dangerous materials; that Mr. Sim of Dade Traffic & Transportation, will
call a meeting with the PTA and principal of Miami Shores Elementary to discuss
traffic problems in the school area.
Chief Fletcher announced that on February 12th the 911 emergency
telephone system would go into effect and how it could be used.
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Mrs. Jensen asked for a work shop on her proposal' for an Associate
Club Membership. In discussing the first quarter expenses from the computer
turnout, Mrs. Jensen asked if percentages could be put on which Mr. Ackley
agreed could be done.
Mr. McIntosh concurred in the work shop and suggested the last week
in February, to discuss Associate Memberships, Country Club financial reports
and analyze audit. This meeting was set for February 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Items brought up for the Manager's attention:
(a) Carpeting for locker rooms.
(b) Grass for parkway at Peoples Bank.
(c) Clean up of area across the street from the soccer field.
(d) County dumping area for N. E. 2nd Ave. construction.
Attorney Fann reported that Gary Srooks, attorney for Quayside
opponents, had requested the use of the city's name for appeal purposes, and Mr. Fann
requested Council authorization on this request with the understanding that
it will be without financial consideraiton. Mr. Davis moved that the Village
Attorney be so authorized. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen. A motion
to allocate $1,000.00 for this purpose was made and withdrawn for further
discussion at the next meeting. The original motion was then carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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