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03-20-1979 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL March 20, 1979 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on March 20, 1979, 7:30 p.m. , at the Village Hall , with the following Council members present: Mayor Joseph P. Farina Donald W. McIntosh W. Al 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 Father Cooney of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. In regard to the minutes of March 6, 1979, Mrs. Jensen asked that a correction be made to Page 5. to indicate that she had reported on a proposed insurance program being prepared by Miami Beach. Mr. Ackley asked that his report on Workmen's Compensation, Page 4. , indicate that the "experience rate has dropped, and that if this continues over the next three year period it will result in savings on premium. " The minutes were then approved as amended by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried. Planning Board minutes - March 8, 1979. The appeal filed by Mr. Jule P. Paulk, 1225 N. E. 91st Terrace, was withdrawn. Planning Board minutes - February 22, 1979. Mr. Joseph C. Grayson, 15 N. W. 102nd Street, was present to appeal the Planning Board's denial of a variance on a flat roof addition. Mr. McIntosh reported ,before discussing this case, that his company had not 3/20/79 -2- done any work on these plans. In the discussion of the problem Mr. Fann advised that the Council could not grant a variance unless it is a hardship which would be to deprive the owner the use of his property. Mr. Fann stated it would be better to have the Council review the ordinance. Question arose as to the reason for restricting flat roof additions and whether or not it should be imposed on people who were trying to improve their property. Mr. Davis moved that this be referred back to the Village Manager, Village Attorney, Mr. LuBien and the Planning Board for review of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. Resolution granting Storer Cable TV a 10 year franchise. v Following the reading of the resolution granting Storer Cable TV a 10 year franchise, Mr. Davis moved that it be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and Resolution No. 666-79 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: A RESOLUTION OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, GRANTING A PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, PROVIDING SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED MAXIMUM RATES. Utility shed ordinance - second reading. Following second reading with re-wording of the last sentence of Section 516, to clarify that "no metal utility shed shall contain electric, water, or telephone service and shall not be used for a commercial purpose ." , Mr. McIntosh moved adoption of the ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and the ordinance unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 409-79 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 516, ARTICLE II, OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ORDINANCE NO. 270; PROHIBITING COMMERCIAL USE OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS; AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF METAL SHEDS, PROVIDING RESTRICTIONS AS TO SIZE AND USE OF ELECTRIC, WATER, OR TELEPHONE; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE. ' -3- 3/20/79 Recommendation on purchase of top dressing machine. A recommendation for the purchase of the DeBra machine in the amount of $2095.00 was made by Mr. Al Bryant, Golf Course Superintendent. Approval was given for this purchase by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. Approval of the P.B.A. contract. Mr. Ackley recommended that the contract agreement as presented be adopted, along with the letter of agreement. As explained, the contract covers a 5% increase for the present fiscal year. The letter of agreement provides that next year's contract has been negotiated with another 5% effective October 1979-80, and that contract shall be a three-year agreement with wage opener. Mrs. Jensen moved approval of the contract agreement as presented with the letter of agreement as signed by Miami Shores Village and the P.B.A. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously. Mr. Bowen had previously reported to the Mayor that he supports this contract. Seawall . . ' Mr. Frank LuBien, Public Works Director, reported on recently detected deterioration of the seawall at 96th Street and the Bay. There is approximately 750 ft. of seawall . As noted in a report to Council the wall was repaired in 1974. At that time total re-construction was estimated to $40,000,00. It was suggested that a consulting engineer would be needed to write specifications for bidding. Mr. Davis moved that the Village Manager be authorized to contract for a consulting engineer to draw up plans and specifications for repair of the seawall at a cost not to exceed $2500.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed unanimously. Auto Inspection station, ° Mr. Ackley reported that the County had been asked last year to vacate our station and they came back with a lease agreement of $3800.00 a year, -4- 3/20/79 which had not been signed by the Village. Mr. Ackley thought this amount should be increased or determined by market value of comparable facilities. Mr. McIntosh pointed out that although the County has been using this station for several years they haven't paid us anything for it yet; that in anticipation of our use of this building the Village had the zoning changed to permit use for public works. Mr. Ackley stated that the money wasn't paid because the lease had never been signed by the Village, and Mayor Farina explained that other projects had been included in the negotiation which the County has not accepted, apparently. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Ackley should go back to the County for whatever rent is due and then vacate the building. Request for street light - N. W. 2nd Ave. and 96th St. Following a check of this location it was recommended that a street light be installed which was approved by motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously. Police statistical report. Chief Fletcher reviewed a police statistical report covering crimes and allied police work in Miami Shores over the past 5 years, as codified by the Dade County Public Safety Department. Village Manager's report. (a) Mr. Ackley recommended placing the Purchasing/Personnel Officer in the pay plan as Grade 51, $12,500 a year effective April 15, 1979. The Council accepted this change as an administrative decision. (b) Special trash pick-ups - Mr. LuBien, Public Works Director, ,�- recommended regular trash 4 ft. or less, no charge. Special pick-up bulk material - one load per year at no charge. Additional loads or portion $50.00 per load. Qualification for bulk pick up by Miami 3/20/79 -5- Shores Village shall be determined by Public Works Director. Professional tree trimmers shall be responsible for removal of material . Mr. McIntosh asked that Mr. Ackley send the Council a memorandum on what other communities are doing on this. (c) Finance Director change - reported that Mr. Sri Balgobin has been re-hired as Finance Director. (d) Beautification - report postponed until Mr. Bowen is present. (e) ' Country Club - Mr. Ackley reported that the Country Club Manager's job has been offered to Mr. John Zavitz, and that he will report this Monday for a polygraph test. (f) Unemployment Compensation report will be available at next meeting. Council . Mrs. Jensen reported on a meeting with the Dept. of Transportation and they have agreed to install a new light at 107th Street and 6th Avenue. Mayor Farina announced dedication ceremonies at Miami Edison on March 27th and a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the Metropolitan Miami Flower Show on April 6th at 4:00 p.m. Also the Renaissance Fair to be held on Barry Field April 20-21-22. It was also reported that the County refuses to do anything about a traffic light at the Country Club. Mr. Davis asked why we cannot stop door-to-door soliciting in Miami Shores. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. APP D: Vi lage Clerk Mayor