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11-04-1980 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL November 4, 1980 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on November 4, 1980, 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. by motion MINUTES of the meeting of October 21, 1980 were made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mr. Bowen and BID OPENING. (a) Resurfacing four municipal tennis courts. Bids were opened as follows: HARDRIVES COMPANY Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33311 GARAN COMPANY, INC. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33301 A.T.C. COMPANY Miami, Fla. 33134 AGILE COURTS Miami, Fla. 33157 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE CORP. Hialeah, Fla. 33016 A tabulation of the bids will approved as written carried unanimously. No bid (Cannot warrant cracks reappear- ing in the north courts between concrete and asphalt.) $14,500.00 - 1 yr. warranty $ 9,495.00 - 1 yr. warranty, except for crack $ 7,600.00 - 1 yr. except crack between concrete and asphalt. $6,996.00 - 1 yr. warranty be made with the Village Manager and report on the exception crack between the concrete and asphalt. a recommendation from taken to a warranty on the 11/4/80 -2- BID RECOMMENDATIONS. (a) Riding Greens Mower - Mr. Ackley recommended the low bid of Hector Turf & Garden and substitution of a Diesel engine for the proposed gas engine because of economy of fuel consumption. Discussion followed concerning the additional cost of a Diesel engine and the fact that it was not included in the bid specifications. Mr. Spahn moved that this be tabled for two weeks in order to get all the information necessary to make a decision. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed 4/1 with Mr. Lodge dissenting. (b) Garbage Truck and Body - It was recommended that the bid of Southland Equipment Corp. be accepted in the amount of $44,155.74 with a Ford cab and E -Z Body. Although this was not the low bid, the Public Works Director, Tom Benton, reported favorably on its operational requirements in the alleys and economical maintenance. Mr. Bowen moved that the Council approve the recommendation of Mr. Benton for the purchase of the Southland Equipment in the amount of $44,155.74. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. PURCHASE OF MINOLTA COPY. MACHINE. Mr. Ackley reported that the Minolta could not be rented on a month to month basis and based on his previous survey of other machines he felt this machine was best for theneeds of the Club office. A resolution was read waiving the bid procedure and authorizing the Village Manager to purchase the Minolta Copy Machine for $3,610.50. Mr. McIntosh amended the second paragraph to indicate that the purchase of the machine would effectuate considerable savings on the current contract, and then moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously, the resolution being entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 70280 A RESOLUTION WAIVING BID PROCEDURE FOR PURCHASE OF A MINOLTA COPY MACHINE. -3- 11/4/80 ORDINANCL AND RESOLUTION ON USE OF RECREATION CENTER. An ordinance and resolution was presented to Council, recommended by the Ad Hoc Recreation Committee, to effect the closing of the recreation fields on Sunday. Mr. McIntosh stated he was not ready to vote on this without a work shop discussion. Mr. Bowen's motion to pass the resolution as submitted by the Village Manager died for lack of a second. Mr. Spahn moved that the Council have a work shop on this subject. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh. Mr. Joe Dugoni, chairman of the Recreation Committee, strongly recommended the passage of this resolution which was worded by the Committee. Mr. Bowen voiced his concern over the delay after it had been reviewed and recommended by two recreation committees. He stated that the Sunday closing was only fair to the residents who have it six days a week, and that it would cut down on clean up and relieve police problems. The motion was passed 4/1 with Mr. Bowen dissenting. Mayor Everett set the work shop for Monday, November 17th at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Dugoni stated he would get some of his committee to meet with the Council at that time because he could not. RESOLUTION NAMING CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. A resolution was presented officially naming the first Code Enforce- ment Board as follows: Eugene F. Fabian Edgar D. Schraub Franklin E. Grau W. Al Davis Karl L. Santone Donald L. Bednar 3 years 11 2 years 1 year Upon motion made by Mr. McIntosh and seconded by Mr. Lodge the resolution was unanimously passed and adopted, same being: RESOLUTION NO. 703-80 A RESOLUTION NAMING THE FIRST CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AND SPECIFYING THE TERMS OF OFFICE. 11/4/80 -4- ORDINANCE - New Garbage Fees, first reading. An ordinance was presented for first reading to increase garbage fees for the year 1981. The residential service as proposed in the budget will increase from $80.00 to $105.00 a year, with proportionate increases in commercial service. Following first reading by title only Mr. Spahn moved that it be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously. BUDGET TRANSFER - Finance Department. The Finance Director requested a transfer of funds from Personal! Services to Contractual Services which was recommended by the Village Manager. Mr. Spahn moved that the Village Manager's recommendation be accepted for the transfer of $400.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF $596.00 FOR 3 PAGES IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY. Approval for the cost of the three pages was given by motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. It was also suggested that the ad on the bottom of one page be removed and that the Village use the full page. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT. (a) Recreation Dept. income for 1979-80, information. (b) Report of Polling place requests, information. (c) Insurance - Florida League of Cities. Mr. Ackley made a report on a self-insurance program offered by the League and if Council is interested he would pursue it. Mr. Lodge moved that the Village Manager look into the insurance program offered by the Florida League of Cities and report back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed 4/1 with Mr. McIntosh dissenting. (d) Architectural/engineering services - Mr. Ackley reported on meeting with three firms, resulting in a preference for Carr Smith. With Council approval he will start negotiating with Carr Smith and have them report back to the Manager with their proposal. Mr. Spahn moved to authorize the Village Manager to proceed with negotiations with Carr Smith. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed by four affirmative votes. Mr. McIntosh chose to abstain from the vote because of being in the professional engineering field. 11/4/80 -5- Concerning the Village Hall roof which Mr.. Ackley reported has some bad leaks it was recommended by the engineers/architects that it not be considered before alteration plans are decided on. (e) Council meetings at the Community Center - Mr. Ackley recommended trying another location prior to remodeling the Village Hall with the elimination of a Council Chamber, and he recommended using the adult lounge at the Community Center on a trial basis. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Council consider meeting the rest of this year at the Community Center and advise the public accordingly. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn. Following some discussion Mr. Bowen called for a vote on the question which was passed 4/1 with Mr. Lodge dissenting. Vote on the motion was then called and passed 4/1 with Mr. Lodge dissenting. (f) Greens fees - Mr. Ackley recommended temporarily decreas- ing greens fees through the end of November. The Council agreed that the Manager should do this administratively. COUNCIL. Mr. Lodge brought up the subject of the Miami Beach "stop and frisk" law (a copy of which has been sent to our Chief of Police) and asked for a recommendation of the Village Manager for the next meeting. Mr. Spahn asked for an update on the Club Manager selection which Mr. Ackley explained was still in the corresponding stage. Mr. McIntosh announced the Veterans Day service being held in the Village Memorial park on Tuesday, November 11th. Mr. McIntosh also mentioned attending the funeral of Msgr. Enright of St. Rose of Lima Church. Mr. Bowen voiced concern over the article that appeared in NEIGHBORS concerning acceptance of non-resident members to the Country Club which failed to mention that they are invitational memberships. Mr. Bowen also reported on legislative action of the Dade League of Cities; proposed a "Volunteer Citizens Patrol" to assist in crime prevention, which was discouraged. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. V age erk