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03-06-1979 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL March 6, 1979 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on March 6, 1979, 7:30 p.m. , at the Village Hall , with the following Council members present: Mavor Joseph P. Farina Ralph E. .Bowen W. Al Davis Donald W. McIntosh 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 Mr. Albert Toussaint, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. In regard to the minutes of February 20, 1979, Mr. Bowen asked that an amendment be made on Page 2, to indicate that "the Mayor had asked that the Building Inspector check the height of the Spear wall". Mr. McIntosh then moved that the minutes be approve with this amendment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Planning Board minutes - February 15, 1979. Utility shed ordinance recommended to Council . Planning Board minutes - February 22, 1979. The Board forwarded to the Council for amending the Zoning Ordinance, new definitions on (a) ornamental masonry for walls, and (b) grade criteria for height of walls, fences and hedges. Further improvements were suggested to these definitions and Mayor Farina asked that the Village Manager in conjunction with the Village Attorney, Chairman of the Planning Board and the Public Works Director, come up with a proposed ordinance incorporating these changes for consideration by the Council at the first meeting in April . 3/6/79 -2- PUBLIC HEARING - Cable TV Franchise award. ` Mr. Ackley stated that in accordance with the Village Cable TV ordinance #407-78, a public hearing must be held on franchise applications. He further reported that Storer Cable TV was the only applicant for the franchise. Mr. Leonard Gregory of the Storer company was presentAo speak in their behalf. No one spoke against this applicant. Village Attorney Fann advised that the Council should adopt a resolution to authorize the Village Manager to enter into a contract in accordance with the ordinance. Mr. Bowen moved that a resolution prepared by the Village Attorney be presented to Council in accordance with the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously. Utility shed ordinance- first reading In the discussion that followed the first reading it was pointed out that detached garages were included with metal sheds in the application of certain restrictions, which was not the intent. The ordinance was referred to the Vill.gge Attorney for revision of the last sentence of Section 516. Charter amendments. 1. Resolution approving amendment to Section 8. of the Miami Shores Village Charter, in order to authorize operation of a Country Club and Restaurant. No action taken on this resolution. 2. RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 23 OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFICATIONS OF VILLAGE ELECTORS. Following a change from "person" to "resident of Miami Shores Village" , Mr. McIntosh moved that the resolution be adopted as amended. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. This Resolution shall be numbered 662-79. 3/6/79 -3- 3. . RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 28 OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM AND TO AMEND RECALL PROCEDURE. Upon motion made by Mr. McIntosh and seconded by Mr. Davis this resolution was unanimously passed, same being: No. 663-79. 4. RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 42. OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER, PROVIDING FOR COMMENCEMENT OF FISCAL YEAR ON OCTOBER 1ST AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30TH. Upon motion made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Bowen, this resolution was unanimously passed, same being: No. 664-79. 5. RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 52. OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER BY DELETING AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSTRUC- TION OF SEWERS AND RESERVING NUMERICAL DESIGNATION, SECTION 52. FOR FUTURE USE. Upon motion made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. McIntosh, this resolution was unanimously passed, same being No. 665-79. Open bids - Top Dressing Machine. The following bid was opened and read: DeBRA TURF & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT $2095.00 with trade-in 1551 South 30th Avenue Hollywood, Florida The bid will be reviewed and a recommendation made at the next meeting. Cash Bonus for all. non-bargaining unit employees. Mr. Ackley recommended that non-bargaining unit employees be given a one-time bonus, that will not go into the pay plan, the cost of which would be $4500.00 for Village employees and $2,150.00 for Country Club employees, with the money available in the personal -4- 3/6/79 services budgets. This bonus would be in recognition of their non-bargaining status. In the discussion that followed Mr. Dale Donley, 50 N. E. 110th Street, voiced objection to this bonus on the basis that it opposes the collective bargaining system. Mrs. Jensen moved that the bonuses as recommended by approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried 4/1 with Mr. Davis dissenting. Appointment of Election Judges._ The following list of Election Judges for the Council election of April 10, 1979, was approved by motion made by Mrs. Jensen, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried: Dorothy Nunge 169 N. W. 104th St. Ada Durham 175 N. W. 100th St. Jewell Groves 9317 N. E. 9th Ave. Ethel Landis 246 N. E. 100th St. Maria Isabel Caballero 160 N. E. 95th St. Elaine Wickham 84 N. W. 94th St. Gladys Barco 9080 N. E. 2nd Ave. Loretta Jones 1287 N. E. 96th St. Jean Pellegrino 164 N. E. 91st St. Melvin Roberts 370 N. E. 101st St. Robert Ahrendt 134 N. E. 100th St. William W. Raup 824 N. E. 100th St. Substitute: Gloria Ink 54 N. E. 106th St. Village Manager's report. a Placing of house numbers in alleys - Mr. Ackley reported on a proposed Police project to put house numbers on the pavement of streets and alleys. This will be tried in a designated area and Council will be notified to look at it. Mr. Ackley was given approval to proceed with this pilot program. (b) Fire inspections - being made annually by Metro for businesses. Question was raised as to whether they follow up on violations. (c) Workmen's Compensation - our experience rate has dropped. If this continues over the next three year period it will result in savings on premium. (d) Special trash pick-up's - Our Waste Foreman has been in the hospital , delaying a proposal . Will have a report by next Council meeting. 3/6/79 -5- (e) Private school ordinance - on agenda for next Planning Board meeting. (f) Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Planning Board, to be sent to appropriate agencies, and public hearing before this Council . (g) Police Dept. - has been presented with 20 bullet proof vests, by Friendly Villagers. Annual report from Police Dept. to be sent to the Council . Mr. Ackley asked the Council to meet on labor negotiations. Council . Mrs. Jensen - reported that Dade League has been selected delegate to Citizens Crime Commission. Reported on resolution concerning age for prosecuting juveniles. Reported on a proposed insurance program being prepared by Miami Beach. Mr. McIntosh - asked Mr. Ackley and Mr. Fann to study our animal control laws for more restrictions on dogs. Mr. Bowen asked that dogs be restricted from public property. Mr. Bowen - questioned the beautification of 96th Street and asked if this is a plan that has been approved by the Beautification Committee. Mr. Ackley stated that the Sabal palms were designated in the plan. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Village Clerk D: Mayor