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08-08-1980 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL August 5, 1980 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on August 5, 1980, 7:30 p.m. , at the Village Hall , with the following Councilmen present: Donald W. McIntosh Ralph E. Bowen Herbert Spahn, Jr. Robert J. Lodge Absent: Mayor Henry A. Everett Mr. 0. Sam Ackley, Village Manager, and Mr. William F. Fann, Jr. , Village Attorney, were also present. In the absence of Mayor Everett, Mr. McIntosh officiated as Acting Manor. The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Mr. Mel Roberts, following by the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES - July 15, 1980. Council minutes of the meeting of July 15, 1980, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Lodge and carried. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES - July 24, 1980. At the last Board meeting additional signs for Tony Roma's Drive-in restaurant, 9005 Biscayne Blvd. , were approved as follows: Signs 1, 2, and 4, with the stipulation that the previously approved red and green sign be removed if it is not being used. Mr. James E. Vensel , architect for the restaurant, was present to explain the need for additional signs. After a review of the sign location plan Mr. Lodge moved that the Council uphold the decision of the Planning Board, permitting Signs 1, 2, and 4. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and the following call vote was taken: 8/5/80 -2- Mr. Lodge Yes Mr. Spahn Yes Mr. Bowen Yes Mr. McIntosh No The motion passed 3/1, with Mr. McIntosh dissenting. BID OPENINGS: (a) Printing of Village Hall News - M & M PRESS No bid. 8321 N. W. 70th St. GULFSTREAM PRESS, INC. 3800 N. W. 59th St. No bid. ABBOT PRINTING 11709 N. E. 2nd Ave. $360.00 Mo. 45.00 extra page SWANSON PRINTING, INC. 2134 N. W. Miami Ct. $310.00 Mo. no charge for extra page Upon motion made by Mr. Lodge, seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed, the bids were referred to the Village Manager for tabulation and recommendation at the next meeting. (b) Purchase of work uniforms - GOOD-WEAR UNIFORMS INC. $3,964.40 99 N. E. 167 St. North Miami Beach NEAL'S UNIFORM SALES per item bid 1661 N. W. 119th St. North Miami JULES BROS. UNIFORMS, INC. per item bid 8340 Biscayne Blvd. MR. UNIFORM, INC. per item bid 1401 N. W. 22nd St. GARMENT CORP, OF AMERMA 9150 S. W. 87th Ave. per item btd Mr, Spahn moved that the bids be referred to the Monacger for review and recommendation on August 19th. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and carried unanimously. 8/5/80 -3- Cc) Purchase of Air Compressor, BLANCHARD MACHINERY INC. $6,293.00 2025 N. E. 143rd St. North Miami 33181 BILLS EQUIPMENT & RENTALS 7,127.45 1233 N. W. 54th St. Miami SULLAIR CORP. 6,490.00 5955 N. W. 82nd Ave. Mr. Lodge moved that the bids be referred to the Village Manager for review and recommendation on August 19th. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. (d) Carpet for Community Center. CARPET SYSTEMS, INC. $3.,053.50 630 N. W. 113th St. Miami HARRY RICH 3,214.70 8300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Mr. Petrey requested that the bids be tabulated and acceptance of a bid made at this meeting so that the carpet can be ordered immediately and installed while the Community Center is still closed for summer refurbishing. Mr. Spahn moved that Mr. Petrey be authorized to tabulate the bids and report back to Council before the end of this meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried unanimously. (e) Resurfacing streets: WEEKLEY ASPHALT PAVING INC. 3221 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd. Hollywood N. E. 101 St, from 1411 N.E. 101 St. east around curve then west to 1400 N.E. 102 St. . . . . . $60504.00 N.E. 101 St. from intersection of N.E. 13 Ave. east of 1411 N.E. 101 St. . . 3,079.00 N.E. 101 St. from N. E. 12 Ave. east to N.E. 13 Ave. . . . . 3,649.00 N. Bayshore Dr. from N.E. 93 St. north to end of pavement . . . . 1,825.00 8/5/80 -4- Mr. Lodge moved that the bid be referred to the Village Manager for review and recommendation at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE TO REGULATE BUSINESS HOURS. A proposed ordinance written by the Village Attorney was presented with the hours left open for discussion. The hours suggested for closing were from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. The Property Owners Assoc. , represented by Mr. Lou Sauber and Mr. Ed Abdella, had gone on record as opposing 24-hour operation. Mr. Allen Barns, Manager of Howard Johnson's and Mr. Seymour Davis of Mr. Adams Restaurant, voiced objection to closing time. Mr. Rosen, represented Mr. Adams Restaurant at this meeting. Mr. Bowen noted that the Police report was insignificant and felt the question was, do these restaurants constitute a public nuisance (by 24 hour operation)? Mr. Fann stated that the police report is not a valid reason; the Council must determine there is a need based on public health and welfare. Mr. Lodge stated he would like to accept the recommendation of the Property Owners Association. Chairman McIntosh stated he would like to see a revised report from the Police Department with comparable figures on police calls. Mr. Lodge moved that the first reading of this ordinance be held on August 19, 1980. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed unanimously. BID OPENING - (d) Carpet_. for Community Center. After tabulating and reviewing the bids Mr. Petrey recommended acceptance of the Carpet Systems bid of $3,053.50, plus $182.00 for the vinyl base or $3,235.50, which is $20.00 higher than the other bid, but is recommended because they can meet the delivery date. Acceptance of the Carpet Systems bid was approved by motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. 8/5/80 -5- BID RECOMMENDATION. (a) Chain link fence for Recreation Center. The bid received at the last meeting from Fence Masters was computed by Mr. Petrey at a total cost of approximately $3,600.00. Mr. McIntosh suggested that the cost be taken from the Insurance Reserve Fund since the fence was recommended by the insurance company.. Mr. Bowen questioned the effectiveness of a fence along the railroad tracks that included, of necessity, several openings. Mr. Lodge moved that the bid be tabled until more informa- tion is available. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried unanimously. Chairman McIntosh requested that the insurance company receive a copy of the fence plan. BUDGET TRANSFERS. (a) Replacement of air conditioning unit at pool office. The Village Manager requested transfer of $470.00 from the Recreation Dept. budget to the swimming pool budget for the air conditioner. This was approved by motion made by Mr. Lodge, seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed 3/1 with Mr. McIntosh dissenting. (b) Lifeguard salaries. Transfer recommended for $7,000 from fulltime position to part time lifeguards. Mr. Spahn moved that this transfer be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and carried unanimously. RATIFICATION OF POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOC. UNION AGREEMENT. The Village Manager reviewed the changes mutually agreed to. in this year's agreement which included compensation increase of 9% across-the-board as of October 3, 1980, and 5% across-the-board as of April 18, 1981. Upon motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Lodge the agreement as submitted was unanimously approved by Council . Mr. Ackley was authorized to sign the agreement for the Village by motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. 8/5/80 -6- VOTING DELEGATE TO FLA. LEAGUE OF CITIES CONVENTION, Bal Harbour, October 23-25, 1980. Upon motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mr. Lodge and carried, Councilman Ralph E. Bowen was named to represent Miami Shores at the Florida League Convention to be held in Bal Harbour, October 23-25, 1980. Acting Mayor McIntosh brought up the County sidewalk -project on N. E. 6th Avenue and asked that Mr. LuBien be authorized to waive the permit fee since it is a County agency. Mr. Ackley stated that this is a customary practice. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT. (a) Police Reserve Program - A report was received from the Chief of Police indicating that the Reserve Program had not been initiated due to lack of a training program in Dade and Broward Counties. The Council requested a report on implementation of this program with qualification and duties of the Reserve Officers. (b) Request b Miami Country Da School for use of 107th St.- Mr. Fann advised that the limit of approval would be that the school could use the street in common with others but that it could not be used exclusively by the school . Mr. Ackley will inform the school of this condition. (c) Letter from Storer Cable TV - estimated revenue for the Village $4,000.00 for this year. The Council felt this was low and Mr. Ackley stated that we can audit their figures. (d) Code Enforcement Board - Mr. Ackley requested that the Council consider people they wish to designate for this Board. (e) Council appointments - to be made in September. (f) Recreation Dept. - Committee to review Sunday operations. Discussion was held as to the purpose of this committee in addition to the present Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr. Petrey had submitted the following names to review the Sunday activities: Councilman Ralph Bowen, Ed Abdella, Dermont Whelehan and Joe Dugoni . Mr. Ackley will implement the committee and report back to Council . (_g) Country Club - submitted food and beverage report, and report from Club Manager on programs started during past year. (h) Fire calls - report submitted by Dade County. (i) 1980 - Preliminary census count - 9082. 8/5/80 -7- Mr. Ackley announced that there will be a general membership meeting at the Country Club on Saturday, August 9, 1980, at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Ackley reported that our auditors, Coopers & Lybrand have proposed a new format that will shorten the audit report from about 40 pages to 10 and will require more of the pre-audit work to be done by the Village. Budget work- shop - Thursday, August 7th, 7:30 on the Country Club. Also scheduled - Monday, August 11th and Thursday, August 14th. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Z4Via Clerk APP M or