12-18-1979 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 18, 1979
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on
December 18, 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 Rev. Matthew Kerestes
of the Advent Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1979, were approved as
written by motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mr. Bowen, and carried.
Planning Board minutes - December 13, 1979.
Item 2. The Board recommended a variance for a flat roof addition to
the home of Dr. Paul Annis, 379 N. E. 94th Street, as a hardship variance since
there was no other way to roof this addition, a portion of which will be seen
from the side street. After discussion Mr. Bowen moved to uphold the action of
the Planning Board and grant the variance. The.motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn
but failed to carry on a 2/3 vote. Mr. McIntosh suggested using a parapet to
cover the flat roof effect and Mr. Fann advised that the ordinance should be
clarified if the Council feels a parapet would be acceptable. Mayor Everett asked
Mr. Stobs, Chairman of the Board, to review the question of parapet roofs. The
action of the Planning Board held as the Council could not change it except by a
4/5 vote.Mr. McIntosh left the meeting temporarily.
Item 5. The Board denied approval of a Cedar Shake roof for Mr. Ben
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Pumo, 1500 N. E. 101st Street, upon resubmission of the application as a special
exception to the roofing ordinance. Mr. Lodge moved that the Council affirm the
Planning Board decision and the motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn. In the discussion
that followed Mr. Fann .stated that he was not aware of a special exception and that
the Council had no power to grant a special exception. Mr. Bowen argued that the
Planning Board has been inconsistent with this ordinance and asked for a work shop
session to get this ordinance in conformity with the needs and desires of the people
of Miami Shores. Mr. Bowen asked the Board to reconsider the percentage of flat
roof, visibility from a side street and parapets. The motion passed 3/1 with
Mr. Bowen dissenting.
Item 7. The Board approved a waiver of plat on Lot 2 and part of Lot 1,
Block 75, west side of Biscayne Blvd. between 95th and 96th Streets, to create a
building site. Mr. Bowen moved that the Council approve the recommendation of
the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
Mr. McIntosh returned to the meeting at this time.
Bird 'openi.ngs:
(a) Two riding mowers , bids were received as follows:
Unit price Sweeper Total , 1 unit
TURFCO, INC. $50500.00 850.00 $6,350.00
Hialeah, Fla, $6,600,00 1100.00 $70700.00
HECTOR TURF & GARDEN $3,900.00 975.,00 $4,875.00
Miami , Fla.
HECTOR TURF & GARDEN $4,945.00 887.00 $5,832.00 alternate bid
Miami , Fla.
DEGEN'S LAWN & GARDEN $5,125.00 1035.00 $6,160.00
Miramar, Fla.
TURFCO, INC. $5,500.00 850.00 $6,350.00
Hialeah, Fla.
TURFCO, INC. $6,600.00 1100.00 $7,700.00 alternate bid
Hialeah, Fla.
The bids will be tabulated and a recommendation made at the next
meeting.
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(b) Electrical work, municipal tennis courts - Bids were opened
and recorded as follows:
HOWARD ELECTRIC INC. $8,651.46
Hialeah, Fla.
FRANK J. MORAN, INC.
Miami Fla. $8,470.00
TIMCO ELECTRIC, INC. $5,645.00
Miami , Fla.
ECHAVARRIA ELECTRI $5,690.00
Hialeah, Fla.
A recommendation will be made at the next meeting.
(c) Fertilizer, golf course - Bids were opened and recorded as
follows:
W. R. GRACE & CO. $3.75 per bag or $1,500.00
Ft. Pierce, Fla.
ATLANTIC FERTILIZE1 . $4.043 $1,617.50
Homestead, Fla.
A recommendation will be made at the next meeting.
(d) Parking meters - ids were opened and recorded as follows:
DUNCAN INDUSTRIES Price for 212 Total with trade-in
Elk Grove Village, Ill . $31,513.80 (148.55 ea) $28,421.16
POM, INC. $27,759.28 (130.94 ea) $29,794.68
Russellville, Ark.
M. H. RHODES $24,920.60 (117.55 ea) $23,920.00
Avon, Conn.
A recommendation will be made at the next meeting.
(e) Solar pool cover & mobile reel - The following bid was opened:
SWIMMERS SUPPLY, I C. $7,250.00
Miami , Fla. $6,800.40 if order is submitted
by 12/21/79
Mr. Ackley recomme ded purchase of this blanket as we will
eliminate a- major ortion of the fuel bill for heating the
pool . A motion to reject the bid was voided by Mr. Bowen's
motion to table it. This motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and
passed 3/2 with Messrs. McIntosh and Lodge dissenting. Mr.
Spahn requested that Mr. Petrey make a presentation of facts
and figures on this item at the work shop meeting of January 8, 1980.
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Resolution asking Dade County to install sidewalks on N. E. 6th Ave.
Upon motion made by Mr. McIntosh and seconded by Mr. Bowen, this
resolution was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 686-79
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING DADE COUNTY TO INSTALL
SIDEWALKS OR A BIKE PATH ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF
N. E. 6th AVENUE BETWEEN N. E. 103rd AND 107th STREETS.
First reading - ORDINANCE GRANTING FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT FRANCHISE.
The Village Manager explained that we are renegotiating our electric
franchise for another 30 year period on which we will receive monthly payments
instead of the present yearly payment. Mr. McIntosh moved adopted on first
reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
Resolutions on financing Country Club repair work.
Mr. Ackley reported that a loan has been negotiated with Peoples Bank
for $311,000.00 at 6.25% interest for a period of 8 years, as was reviewed in
his memo to Council- dated December 14, 1979. The resolution initiating the
Country Club repair project and approving the financing plan was read. In the
discussion that followed Mr. McIntosh voiced opposition to the plan of pledging
F.P.&L. franchise revenue. He would rather see additional outside memberships
taken to make up the needed revenue as he felt this community is tapped out for
any increase in memberships. Mr. Bowen stated that he was opposed to opening
the Country Club to more non-resident memberships, that we solicit the members
on this issue. Mr. McIntosh suggested a referendum on the issue and let the
people of Miami Shores decide.
It was further argued by Mr. Bowen that the Council has a responsibility
to maintain this facility, and moved the adoption of the resolution as pre-
sented by the Village Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed
4/1 with Mr. McIntosh dissenting. RESOLUTION NO. 687-79.
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The second .resolution authorizing issuance of $311,000.00 revenue
certificates will be held until the franchise ordinance has had final approval
which is scheduled for the special meeting of January 8, 1980.
Village Manager's report.
(a) Proposed fees for the Community Center - schedule set up
by Mr. Petrey and approved by the Village Manager.
(b) Club loan - reported in memo to Council .
(c) Letter from Councilman Lodge re keeping the club open during
the month of August, to be reviewed by Advisory Committee.
(d) Statements for the month of November - presented.
Mayor Everett acknowledged letter from Mrs. Sue Spear thanking the
Council for honoring her as Chairman of the Beautification Committee.
Mayor Everett announced that because of the regular meeting falling on
January 1st, the next meeting will be a special meeting on January 8th with
-a work shop at 6:4.6=-p:-m.
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
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