10-16-1979 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 16, 1979
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on
October 16, 1979, 7:30 p.m. , at the Village Hall , with the following Council-
men present:
Mayor Henry A. Everett
Donald W. McIntosh
Ralph E. Bowen
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Robert J. Lodge
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 Mayor Henry Everett,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 1979, were approved as
written by motion made by Mr. . Bowen, seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
Planning Board minutes r Sept. 27, 1979.
Mayor Everett reviewed action taken by the Board as follows:
(a) denied 95th St, traffic change, (b) denied use of cafeteria
building for a medical laboratory, and (c) -approved Baptist Church
addition.
Mr. Lodge moved that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. Mr, Bowen ascertained that
the additional classrooms for the Baptist Church were to be used strictly for
church school and services.
Open Bids:
(a) Ice. Making Machine - Country Club.
The following bids received and opened:
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BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT CO. $1,385.00 Whirlpool
5440 N. W. 161st St.
Hialeah, Fla.
CHARLES BROS. AIR CONDITIONING 1,325.60 Crystal Tips
P. 0. Box 567
Opa Locka, Fla.
GRAY PRODUCTS CORP. 1,231.00 Scotsman
3500 N. W. 77th Ct. or 1,584.00 "
Miami , Fla.
MIAMI ICE MACHINE CO. , INC. 1,380.00 Mimco
2052 N. W. 23rd Ave.
Miami , Fla.
EQUIPMENT SALES & LEASING, INC. 1,135.00 Ross-Temp
16330 N. W. 48th Ave.
Miami , Fla. t,
The bids are to be tabulated and returned to Council at the next meeting
with a recommendation. Mr. Ackley was requested to check on any additional cost
for electrical and plumbing.
(b) Riding Rotary Mower - Country Club.
The following bids were received and opened:
CAMCO No bid
Casselberry, Fla.
TURFCO, INC. $5,500.00
16300 N. W. 49th Ave.
Hialeah, Fla.
ACE LAWN MOWER SERVICE 3,700.00
6620 S. W. 8th St.
Miami , Fla.
DeBRA TURF & IND. EQUIPMENT CO. 5,495.00
1551 S. 30th Ave.
Hollywood, Fla.
The bids are to be tabulated with a recommendation made at the next
Council meeting. Mr. Ackley reported that another riding mower is needed in the
Parks Dept. and he will also get a price on purchase of two mowers from the
recommended company.
Ordinances - first reading: Cal Garbage Collection fees. V
Following reading of the ordinance Mr. Spahn moved approval on first
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reading. Mr. McIntosh gave a qualified second based on looking into charging
by number of cans, hotel/motel rates, and per can rates under commercial . The
motion was passed unanimously.
First reading - (b) Occupational Licenses. el
The purpose of this ordinance was to re-instate fees as frozen by State
law. The first reading was approved by motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded
by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
Resolution concerning future expansion of Country Club tennis courts. f
A resolution pledging no further expansion of the Miami Shores Country
Club tennis courts was discussed and criticized. Mr. McIntosh moved that the
resolution be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously.
Mr. Spahn suggested sending Mr. Miller, 890 N. E. 100th St. , a letter stating at
this time we have no intention to expand the tennis courts.
Mrs. Boulos, 900 N. E. 100th St. , asked when the trees that have been
promised, are going to be planted along the fence in front of the tennis courts.
Complimentary Club memberships.
Copies of the current resolutions on this subject had been given to
the Council , ie. , Res. #619, Res. #634-77, Res. #64777, Res. #65778.
Concerning paragraph 4, Res. 619, concerning Clergy, Mr. Bowen suggested
that this be reworded to cover churches located within Miami Shores, Mr.
McIntosh suggested, an appointed member of each church serving residents of
Miami Shores be granted a Social membership during his or her tenure in this area.
Concerning paragraph 1. , Council privileges, Mr, Bowen thought the request
for a membership is valid and a long established precedent, and that it was to
the Village's advantage. He moved that paragraph 1. remain as written. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed 4/1 with Mr. McIntosh dissenting..
Concerning paragraph 2. , Planning & Zoning Board, Mr. McIntosh suggested
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that whatever type of membership they had would be continued, or if none, at
least a social membership. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn but failed to
carry on a 1/4 vote.
Mr. Bowen moved that paragraph 2. be accepted as it. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed 4/1 with Mr. McIntosh dissenting.
Concerning paragraph 3. , Village Manager, Village Attorney and Village
Clerk, Mr. Spahn moved that it be continued as is. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously.
Paragraph 4. , to be rewritten.
Paragraph 5. , former Council members: Mr. McIntosh moved that it be
accepted as is. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed unanimously.
Paragraph 6. , honorary memberships: Mr. Bowen moved that this be
continued as presently drafted, during the lifetime of the honorary member.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. Mr. McIntosh
moved that Mr. Houston Tyree's name be added to the list of Honorary members.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed unanimously.
Paragraph 7. , family privileges: Mr. Spahn moved that this be accepted
as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed unanimously.
Village Manager's report:
(a) Sidewalks - 6th Ave. In a special report to Council Mr. Ackley
reviewed the history of the proposal to install sidewalks on the east
side of 6th Ave. between 103rd and 107th Sts. He recommended that
the Planning Board review the project and make a recommendation for
a resolution to Dade County to complete this project.
(b) Village printing press - not recommended.
(c) Police Reserve Unit - A report was received from the Chief of
Police, concluding that this will increase our liability exposure.
The Council asked for cost figures on this project and asked the
Village Manager and the Chief of Police to present cost, number of
men and hours.
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(d) Village parking lots - Cost approximately $40,000 to upgrade
all existing lots. At this time, Mr. Ackley recommended removal
and replacement of concrete fences at a cost of approximately $14,000.
A further report will be made at the next meeting.
(e) Country Club roof & air conditioning - Have received all bid
specifications and have scheduled a pre-bid conference with 4
contractors and we hope to go out to bid by Friday of this week.
The bids are to come back by November 12th, to meet the deadli:ne .on
a bank loan. A special meeting will be held on November 13th to
decide on financing.
(f) Approval of special legal fees - Tyler, et al vs. Miami Shores
Village and Harry S. Lance vs. Miami Shores Village, as authorized
by Council.
(g) Village Clerk's Planning Board remuneration - Mr. Ackley
recommended transferring Planning Board secretary expense to
salary of Village Manager's secretary and Village Clerk as base
pay associated with duties as Village Clerk. This was approved by
motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. . McIntosh and passed
unanimously.
(h) N. E. 2nd Ave. - update on tree replacement.
(i) Club memberships - Mr. Ackley reported a drop in number of Club
memberships during the month of October.
(j) Mr. Ackley reported that refund was received on overcharges by
the Telephone Co.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m,
APP Village Clerk
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