04-15-1980 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
April 15 , 1980
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on
April 15, 1980, 7:30 p.m. , at the Village Hall , following a work shop on the
minimum standards ordinance. The following Councilmen were present:
Mayor Henry A. Everett
Donald W. McIntosh
Ralph E. Bowen
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Robert J. Lodge
Absent: None
Mr. 0. Sam Ackley, Village Manager, was also present. Mr. William F.
Fann, Village Attorney, was absent due to illness.
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Ralph Burrage
of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
A slide presentation was made by Mr. Ackley on the work in progress
at the Country Club on the roof and interior reconstruction.
The next business of the evening was presentation to the Council of
their annual stipend of $1.00 each.
Minutes of the meeting of April 1, 1980, were approved as written
by motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously.
Planning Board minutes - April 10, 1980.
(a) A recommendation was made by the Planning Board for a variance to
re-roof the home at 54 N. W. 100th Terrace, with fiberglass shingles,
due to the fact that the roof had never had cement the and would not
support its weight. After discussion, Mr, Lodge moved that the
Council uphold the action of the Planning Board. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
(b) The Board recommended a variance to use asphalt shingles on an
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addition to the home of Mr. Kevin P. O'Connor at 230 N. E. 105th
Street. After reviewing the plan, with the statement that the
remainder of the house has asphalt shingles, Mr. Bowen moved that
the Council approve the decision of the Planning Board. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
(c) Signs for Tony Roma's, 9005 Biscayne Boulevard.
The Council reviewed the sign plans approved by the Planning Board
which eliminated signs 4 & 5, 1 & 11. Mr. McIntosh stated that, with
all respect to the Planning & Zoning Board's views, he felt the
number of signs and characterization of them, namely, menus, whether
they face east, west, north or south, is a very poor precedent to be
setting and he can see other existing businesses asking for all kinds
of considerations. Mr. McIntosh then moved denial of this plan,
recommending that the applicant come back to the Planning & Zoning
Board with a less cluttered up sign program. The motion died for lack
of a second.
Mr. Spahn moved that the Council accept the action of the Planning &
Zoning Board in regard to these signs. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Lodge and passed 4/1 with Mr. McIntosh dissenting.
215 Grand Concourse - Mr. McIntosh asked for a report on the violation
created at 215 Grand Concourse with conversion of the house into
business office. Mr. Ackley reported that the owner of the house
had written us a letter stating that he was not in violation of any
law. Mr. Ackley stated the vfolatJon stands, and Eie must cotyle i;n and
pull a permit for the work donee and Provide us with. 4 drawing. Mr.
LuBien added that he had given the owner until the end of the month.
to present a drawing of the remodel%ng. Mr. Bowen also brought up
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the question of use of the property and added that even if the owner
complies with the area requirement there is another question as to
whether or not the members of the household who are operating the
business must live on the premises. Mr. Bowen asked that this be put
on the next agenda with a recommendation from the Village Attorney.
Mr. McIntosh commented on the Planning Board's remarks concerning the
unfinished landscaping at Tropical Chevrolet.
Bid opening - Truckster for Country Club tennis courts.
Bids were opened and recorded as follows:
ELECTRIC CAR, INC. E-Z qo $2,250.00
Hollywood, Fla. Wheel Horse 2,250.00
Melex 2,095.00
Wheel Horse 1,295.00
DEBRA TURF Cushman 2,195.00
Hollywood, Fla. Club Car 2,495.00
These bids will be reviewed and a recommendation made at the next Council
meeting. Mr. Bowen suggested an electric car in this instance to decrease noise
pollution.
Bid recommendation:
(a) Landscaping Village Hall and Library. The low bid of Melrose
Nursery was recommended, covering landscaping only. The sprinkler
system at the Village Hall needs replacing which will be bid separately.
Mr. Lodge moved that the low bid of Melrose Nursery be accepted. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
Countywide Ride Program - Information on file for public.
Appointment to Dade League of Cities Board.
Mr. Spahn moved the re-appointment of Councilman Bowen to the League
Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed.
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Adoption of budget schedule.
The budget schedule as previously presented was adopted by motion
made by Mr. Lodge, seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. Mr. McIntosh
stated that he would not attend work shops that are held prior to Council meetings.
Mr. Ackley stated he would have a budget available by June 1st.
Village Manager's report.
(a) Budget transfer - recommended transfer from Capital - Improve-
ment Reserve of $2,670.69 to swimming pool budget for pool
heating. Mr. Spahn moved approval of the transfer from
Capital Improvement Reserve of $2,670.69 to the pool budget.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed 4/1 with
Mr. McIntosh dissenting.
(b) Violations report - reviewed by Mr. Ackley.
Mr. Lodge asked about the follow-up on notice sent to
553 N. E. 101st St.
(c) Permits issued Jan, Feb. , & Mar. - report submitted with C.O.
Food & Beverage sheet.
(d) Budget report - March, utility tax revenue not coming in as
well as expected.
(e) Removed two lights in north parking lot of the Country Club,
FPL lights.
(f) Lighting for parking lot across from Community Center - working
with FPL on a recommendation for next Council meeting.
(g) Auction - Mr. Ackley requested permission to auction off
surplus equipment and supplies in all departments, Country
Club and Village, to be advertised and consigned to a professional
auctioneer. This was approved by motion made by Mr. Sphan,
seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously.
Councilman McIntosh re Quayside lawsuit.
Mr. McIntosh stated that he had intended to commend Harbour Club Villas
for their position on the law suit, but in light of recent developments, he
wanted to go on record as neither defending nor commending Harbour Club Vills, and
added that what has taken place (3 million settlement) with Quayside is a very
dangerous precedent to be set. Mr. McIntosh questioned the appropriateness of
such action, and, as a citizen, he did not condone this so-called bartering,
especially because of the public entity involved (Dade County) .
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Mr. Ackley reported on the spring clean-up day sponsored by the
Beautification Committee and carried out by Committee members and student
helpers. He stated that they had cleaned up the Railroad right-of-way and
areas behind the buildings.
Mr. Lodge asked about the Publix guard and Mr. Ackley reported
that there is one working there now.
Mr. Spahn asked about the recommendation made for summer guest fees
at the golf course. Mr. Ackley stated this is being considered.
In referring to Mr. Ackley's letter announcing a general membership
meeting to be held April 29th, Mr. Bowen criticized the suggestion that
Quayside be offered membership in the Country Club.
Public.
Mr. Roberts reported that the houses on the south side of 104th It,
immediately west of Biscayne Blvd. do not have an alley and are using the five
acres (Country Club property) as access to their backyards. Mr. Ackley stated
he would check into this.
Mrs. Fran Farina suggested that a letter be sent to the others who
had participated (by contribution) in the law suit (other than owners in the
Shores Condo and Harbour Club Villas) .
Mr. McIntosh moved that the Council go on record with both plaintiffs,
Harbour Club Villas and Shores Condominium, that we are very concerned and very
upset over the settlements that have been made or are being made or negotiated,
which are not what we felt were the purposes of the law suit which we backed
with full support. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
APPROVED: illage Clerk
Mayor