Loading...
06-05-1979 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL June 5, 1979 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on June 5, 1979, 7:30 p.m. , at the Village Hall , with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Henry A. Everett Donald W. McIntosh Joseph P. Farina Ralph E. Bowen Herbert Spahn, Jr. Mr. William F. Fann, Jr. , Village Attorney, and Mr. 0. Sam Ackley, Village Manager, were also present. The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Timothy Croft of the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the meeting of May 15, 1979, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried. Annual Report of Library Board. Mr. Carl F. Paulsen, President of the Board of Trustees, presented the 31st Annual report of the Brockway Memorial Library and highlighted some of the special programs offered by the Library. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Annual Report of the Library Board be accepted by Council with thanks and appreciation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Farina and carried unanimously. Appointment of Library Board member. The Library Board recommended the re-appointment of Mrs. Helen Baden which was approved by Council upon motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed unanimously. Planning Board minutes - May 10, 1979 and May 24, 1979. The minutes of May 10, 1979 required no Council action. At the Board meeting of May 24, 1979, approval was given for a 6/5/79 -2- a replat of Lots 13, 14, & 15, Miami Shores Bay Park Estates, vacating a portion of the street to be made a part of certain lots in the new subdivision. This replat is presently entitled, "Tentative Plat of Dunning's Waterway". Mr. McIntosh presented the tentative plat to the Council along with letters from attorney William H. Walker, Jr. , regarding legal steps that will be necessary to provide clear title to the portion of the vacated street. Mr. McIntosh reported that this will go to Dade County for approval of the tentative plat and be re-submitted to Council and Dade County as a final plat. Purpose of the replatting is to provide ownership of property that has been maintained by the abutting property owners. Mr. Farina moved that the tentative plat be approved subject to the procedure as outlined by Mr. McIntosh. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed by four affirmative votes, Mr. McIntosh ' had left the room. Bid Opening. (a) Engineering for seawall repair. Bids were opened and recorded as follows: SUMMIT ENGINEERING, INC. $1,000.00 plus $150.00/tie back 9351 N. W. South River Dr. for tie back inspections Miami , Fla. 33166 FORTI ENGINEERING SYSTEMS, INC. $2,750.00 9390 N. W. 13th St. Miami , Fla. 33172 Mr. Ackley stated that these bids would be reviewed and a report made to Council at the next meeting. (b) Tennis courts reconditioning. Bids were opened and recorded as follows: AGILE COURTS CONST. CO. , INC. $5,450.00 8830 S. W. 153rd Terrace 5,00.00 Alternate Miami , Fla. $11,150.00 6/5,179 -3- MASTER TENNIS COURT BUILDERS $8,516.00 401 S. W. 123rd Ave. No alternate bid Miami , Fla. 33150 GARAN COMPANY, INC. $4,940.00 404 N. Andrews Ave. 2,990.00 Alternate Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. $7,930.00 Bid sto be reviewed for a report to Council at the next meeting. Bid Recommendations: (et) Computer program for sanitation billing - next meeting. (b) Diesel powered loader - Based .on a request of the Public Works Director, Mr. Ackley asked for a work shop with the Council to discuss details of the equipment offered. This meeting was set at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 1979. (c) Repair of Country Club roof - A recommendation was made by the Club Manager, inview of the single bid received, to re-bid the project, allowing more time to submit bids. Mr. McIntosh moved that the bid be rejected and the item rebid with detailed and elaborate specifications so bidders will know what they are supposed to bid on. The motion was seconded by Mr. Farina and passed unanimously. (d) Purchase of a van - Mr. Ackley recommended that the bids be rejected because they came in over the amount allocated by Council . Mr. Bowen suggested leasing a van from Tropical Chevrolet under an arrangement similar to the Recreation vehicle. Mr. Farina moved approval of the Manager's recommendation to reject the bids and rebid it at the appropriate time. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously. Lease agreement with Dade County for Auto Inspection Station. Mr. Ackley recommended that the Council approve the agreement for the 6/5/79 -4- period of 2/17/78 to 2/17/79 and negotiate a second agreement for the current year at a more equitable fee. Mr. Farina moved that Miami Shores enter into a lease agreement with Dade County for leasing our inspection station facility from the period of February 17, 1978 to February 17, 1979 for $3500.00 and that the proposed contract be amended so that the additional one year term is deleted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. After discussing the current value of the space (figured at $1.75 sq. ft. x 5,000 sq. ft. ) Mr. Farina moved that the Manager negotiate a new lease agree- ment for the subsequent term and report back to the Council as to the rental fee, term, etc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed 4/1 with Mr. McIntosh dissenting because he didn't think we can now negotiate a new lease. Councilman Farina - parking on Miami Avenue. Mr. Farina stated that he was concerned about the situation on Miami Avenue (with regard to the No Parking signs) . Mr. Ackley reported that the County's official position is that they are not going to remove these signs but they will work with us on limited hours for parking. He further reported that the stop signs in the pavement were supposed to be removed but they are waiting until we make a decision on the type of post. After further discussion of the signs in the walkways, trees and synchronizing traffic lights, Mr. Farina asked the Village Manager to go back to the County officials and get a report for the meeting of June 19th. General membership meeting of the Dade League of Cities. The Dade League of Cities meeting is to be held on June 16, 1979, at the Konover Hotel on Miami Beach. Mayor Everett and Councilman Bowen agreed to attend. 6/5/79 -5- Village Manager's report. (a) Painting house numbers on streets - Because of some complaints received on this proposal Mr. McIntosh moved that the appropriate departments be authorized to paint numbers of the houses on the alleys and on the seawalls, plus a test street having a black pavement, where there is -no alley. The motion was seconded by Mr. Farina and carried unanimously. (b) Stop signs - Discussed type of sign post preferred: aluminum, black or present concrete posts, and cost of replacement. Question was raised as to liability involved in maintaining our present non-conforming posts.Mr. Bowen moved approval for replacing the signs on Miami Ave. with the black posts and to do likewise on all arterial streets, at the County's expense. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed unanimously. (c) MICA - Management Improvement Corporation of America - An e iciency management corporation recommended by Mr. .Ackley, , with value of services not to exceed $24,812.00 in any 12 month period. This will be discussed at a work shop meeting with members of the corporation. (d) Insurance - Mr. McIntosh moved that we withhold making any decisions on insurance items until we get into the budget work sessions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried unanimously. (e) Streetlight request - Mrs. Estelle Benjamin, 94 N. W. 95th St. Mr. Ackley did not recommend a new light for this property owner as the area was lit in accordance with an established plan. The Council concurred. (f) Lease agreement on inspection station - previously discussed. (g) Telephone system - proposal made by Ty Tynan, a communications specia ist,to review our phone system at a cost of actual cash savings. Mr. Ackley reported that we are presently_.aWdi:ting our own bills but recommended consideration of this service. (h) 4th of July - Mr. Ackley stated that a 4th of July celebration is being planned for the Country Club for all residents. (i) Letter received by Officer Newby from a resident - to be printed in the Village Hall News. (j) Raise for Country Club Manager - Mr. Ackley recommended that he be offered the position as Country Club Manager (permanent basis) with a $2,000 raise in addition to an incentive plan. This will be discussed at the next meeting with the plan. 6/5/79 -6- Council . Mr. McIntosh advised that he will be absent on June 19th. Mr. Bowen requested that the roofing ordinance be put on the agenda of the meeting of June 19th. Public. Mr, Lou Sauber spoke in behalf of giving Mr. Zavitz a raise, Ms.' Elsie Baioff asked about maintenance of parkways on the arterial streets and why the tree trimming crew has not finished her tree, Mr. Mikker asked about tree trimming and street sweeping, Mr, Ackley reported that a schedule of street sweeping is being set up, Mr. Dan McMahon, 1700 N, E, 105th St, , reported on the Quayside law suit. He indicated they will have a decision in 34 months. The meeting adjourned at 9;30 p^ Village Clerk APPR Mayor F