02-05-1980 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 5, 1980
Th.e regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on February 5, 1980, 7;40 p,m,, at the Village Hall , with the following
Councilmen present;
Mayor Henry A. Everett
Donald W. McIntosh
Ralph E, Bowen
Herbert Spahn, Jr,
Robert J. Lodge
Absent: None
Chief John Fletcher as Acting Village Manager, and Mr, William F,
Fann, Jr. , Village Attorney, were also present.
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev, Clifford
Horvath of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 1980, were approved
as written by motion made by Mr, McIntosh, seconded by Mr, Lodge and passed
unanimously.
Planning Board minutes = January 24, 1980. ;
No action required. Mayor Everett announced that the Archdiocese
of Miami has requested an appeal hearing before the Council on February 19,
1980,
Bird opening - Fert%li.zer for golf course, ten tons
Bids were opened and recorded as follows:
ATLANTIC FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO. $1624.00
Homestead, Fla.
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS GROUP
W. E. Grace & Co.
Fort Pierce, Fla. $1590.00
FLA. EAST COAST FERTILIZER CO.
Homestead, Fla. $1681.50
contd.
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Contd. Fertilizer Bids:
BANNERMAN LANDSCAPING, INC.
Miami , Fla. $4200.00
MEL-BAN ENTER. , INC.
Opa Locka, Fla. $3800.00
The bids will be reviewed and a recommendation made at the next
meeting.
Bid Award - tractor for Recreation Dept.
A recommendation was made by Mr. Hal Petrey, Recreation Director,
to accept the low bid of Medco International Tractor Co. , in the amount of
$3890.00. Discussion followed as to comparative fuel consumption figures and
Chief Fletcher was instructed to present fuel consumption per hour on all tractors
bid and report back at the next meeting. It was again requested that gas
consumption be made a part of all bids.
Appointment - Medical Advisor to the Village.
Chief Fletcher recommended re-appointment of Dr. Fred Gunion, who
has been performing Village employee's pre-employment physical examinations
for the past several years. Mr, Spahn's motion for re-appointment of Dr. Gunion
was withdrawn following discussion as to whether or not it had been determined
that Dr, Gunion wanted this appointment and if any other doctors had been
solicited. Mr. Bowen moved that the Council table appointment at this time
pending further review. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed
unanimously.
Amendment to Club Manager's bonus agreement.
Mr. Sri Balgobin, Finance Director, reported that based on the year
end audit, the benchmark figure in the Club Manager's agreement, should be
changed to $213,000.00, instead of the previously proposed figure of $218,000.00.
Mr. McIntosh moved that the Manager's bonus agreement be amended under paragraph
1. (c) to read $213,000.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed
unanimously.
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Request for increase in lumens on 3 street lights at Shores
Villas Condominium.
Chief Fletcher, Acting Village Manager, reported that the condominium
association had requested more lighting along 4th Avenue Road, and he recommended
that the lumens on three lights be increased to 7,000 at a total cost of $14.40
part of
per year. Discussion followed concerning the street right-of-way/which is in
El Portal . Mr. McIntosh suggested that the Village Attorney meet with E1 Portal
on the idea of a change in the boundary line to put it down the center of the
street, with the property being maintained on a half and half basis. Mr. Bowen
agreed with Mr. McIntosh's suggestion as he thought improvement of the street
should be a joint venture. Chief Fletcher was instructed to look into this.
Mr. Bowen moved that the lumens be increased on the three lights on the northern
end of the street, Nos. 605, 606 and 319. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge
and passed unanimously.
Aircraft noise.
Mr. McIntosh stated that he had received calls and letters over the
last several months concerning aircraft noise and he reviewed efforts that had
been made four years ago to get this problem alleviated. It was Mr. McIntosh's
suggestion that a resolution be drafted for Council consideration, and sent to
all necessary parties advising them that we are still waiting for action on this
complaint. Mr. Lodge and Mr. Bowen added to the noise complaint discussion,
train whistles, motorcyfles and mopeds. Mr. McIntosh moved that a resolution
on aircraft noise be prepared. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed
unanimously.
The Mayor stated that if any Councilman would like any other resolution
he can introduce it at the end of the meeting.
Resolution creating an Historical Committee.
A resolution creating the Miami Shores Historical Committee was read,
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in which Mr. C. Lawton McCall was named first Chairman. Upon motion made by
Mr. Bowen and seconded by Mr. Spahn the resolution was unanimously passed and
adopted, same being:
RESOLUTION NO. 690-80
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE MIAMI SHORES
HISTORICAL COMMITTEE.
Village Manager's report:
(a) Parking meters - recommended 5t for 15 min. with a two-hr.
maximum.
(b) Inspection station lease - expiring in Feb. , 1980, recommended
renewal at same rate: $8750.00. Mr. McIntosh moved that
this be tabled until the meeting of February 19th. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed 3/2 with Mr. Spahn and
Mr. Bowen dissenting. Mr. Bowen asked for information on square
footage of the building.
(c) Sidewalks - N. E. 6th Ave. between 103rd & 107th Sts. - Letter,'=
received from County Manager stating that the sidewalks are
in the works.
(d) Coopers & Lybrand audit and Management Report - received by
Council . The Finance Director submitted a report, answering
the items listed in the Management Report. Concerning the.
Country Club inventory procedure, Mr. Ackley was requested
to submit the date a new procedure will be started, upon his
return.
Concerning services of our present auditor Mr. Bowen suggested
that the Council again consider the concept of having a local
auditing firm, someone who is more responsive to the Village,
who has the interest of the community at heart and also near
at hand. Mr. Bowen asked the Council to give this consideration
at the next budget meetings, and do whatever is necessary with
the present firm so that the Council can consider it as soon
as possible.
It was Mr. Spahn's comment that the basic controls at the
Country Club be instituted as soon as possible.
(e) Waste billing - The Finance Director reported that the bills
had gone out on a manual operation because software program
for the computer had run into difficulties, and that on
commercial accounts we will bill the owners instead of the
tenants.
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Manager's report contd.
(f) Country Club loan - The Finance Director reported that the
net proceeds had been turned over directly into short term
investment at 12246 interest at First State Bank.
(g) Bus shelter locations - Chief Fletcher requested more
information from the County on design and location and
when received will be presented to Council .
(h) Electrical work at the tennis courts -completed satisfactorily
and lights will be turned on tonight.
'(i) Liquor price increases - list of liquor price increases since
May/June, 1979, submitted by the Club Manager; reported
average increase 11%. Mr. Lodge stated that the increases
at the Club June 1, 1979, were at 15% or 4% over the average
increase. Mr. Lodge added that the Advisory Committee
shouTd have had more information on price increases from
Mr. Zavitz.
(j) Report on Cable TV - letter received from Leonard Gregory,
District Manager, Storer Cable TV, reporting that 75%
of total cabled area completed which is scheduled to be
activated by March 31st.
Council .
Mr. Lodge asked that .a resolution be drafted on trains.
Mr. Bowen asked for a report on what can be done to control noise
pollution from motorcycles and mopeds.
Public.
Mr. Frank Holland, 9035 Park Dr. , representing parents of the swim
team, petitioned the Council to keep the pool heated during the month of February
for Junior Olympics practice, as a result of the pool heater being turned off.
After some discussion, the Village Attorney advised that the Village Manager should
handle this.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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