03-17-1981 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
March 17, 1981
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on March 17, 1981, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, with the following Council-
men present:
Donald W. McIntosh, Acting Mayor
Ralph E. Bowen
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Robert J. Lodge (arrived late)
Absent: Mayor Henry A. Everett
Mr. 0. Sam Ackley, Village Manager, and Mr. William F. Fann, Jr.,
Village Attorney, were also present.
The meeting was opened by Acting Mayor Donald McIntosh and the
invocation was given by Rev. Matthew Kerestes of the Advent Lutheran Church,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES of the meeting of March 3, 1981, were approved as written
by motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried unanimously.
BID OPENING:
Electrical work for outside lighting at the Country Club. The follow-
ing bids were opened:
Base: Total
BENNETT ELECTRIC $3,419.00 $3,300.40
Miami, Fla. 33138
MIAMI SHORES ELECTRIC $5,600.00 $6,840.00
Miami, Fla. 33150
ECHAVARRIA ELECTRIC $2,850.00 $2,912.00
Hialeah, Fla. 33012
J. F. MARTIN ELECTRIC $2,720.00 $2,794.00
Miami, Fla. 33155
ISERN ENGINEERING CO. $3,875.00 $3,993.00
Miami, Fla. 33168
LLOYD N. JONES, Inc. $4,168.00 $4,172.00
Hialeah, Fla. 33012
FRANK J. MORAN No bid
The bids will be tabulated and a recommendation made to Council at
the next meeting.
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PRIVATE RAILROAD CROSSING AGREEMENTS. (Mr. Lodge arrived)
Mr. Ackley explained that these amendments to the current agreements
are to eliminate the provision that the Village is presently liable for negligent
acts of the Railroad, in connection with our equipment crossings on the golf
course. The Village Attorney recommended approval if the Village wants con-
tinued use of these crossings. Mr. Bowen moved approval of the agreements as
written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously.
RESIGNATION OF KARL SANTONE, Code Enforcement Board Member.
Mr. Santone's resignation had been made due to his move to Coral
Gables. Mr. Spahn moved that the Council accept this resignation with regret.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and carried. Mr. McIntosh recommended
that replacement of this position be postponed until the middle of April so
that anyone interested in serving on this Board may submit an application.
Appointment of a new member will be on the agenda of April 21, 1981 with copies
of resumes received by April 15th.
SET DATE FOR WORKSHOP ON OFFSTREET PARKING IN BUSINESS AREA.
Mr. McIntosh suggested that this meeting be held with the Planning &
Zoning Board. Mr. Bowen asked to postpone this discussion and let the new
Council address the issue. The Council agreed to set a workshop date at the
regular meeting of April 21, the workshop to be held with the Planning Board
and any other interested parties.
50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE.
A letter was received from C. Lawton McCall, Chairman of the
Historical Committee, asking for approval and funding of plans for the 50th
Anniversary observance. The Council agreed to meet in workshop on Tuesday,
March 24th to discuss at 7:30 p.m. the 50th Anniversary, and at 8:30, the
revised Country Club budget.
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ORDINANCE AMENDING PENSION PLAN.
This ordinance changes the maximum age of entry into the Plan from
age 51 to 55, and had been approved by the Pension Board. Mr. Lodge moved
approval of the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Spahn and carried unanimously.
COUNCILMAN BOWEN - report on Dade League of Cities.
Mr, Bowen reported on work. the League iS doing on:
1. Opposing a Statewide Building Code which would be
detrimental to South Florida.
2. Opposing 1981 Legislative program for public schools
as to discretionary millages and travel reimbursement,
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
Acting Mayor McIntosh asked the Council to take action on Mr. Ackley's
letter of March 12, 1981 concerning time off due to conferences and his honey-
moon. Mr. Spahn moved that Mr. Ackley be allowed to take his honeymoon at
Village expense, as per the letter of March 12, 1981. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lodge and carried unanimously.
(a) Permits for February - report.
(b) Budget schedule - sessions with Council to be scheduled.
(c) Physical training - Mr. Ackley made a report on a proposal
to use a gymnasium for employee physical training, on a
trial basis. This was accepted by Council as an administra-
tive program.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
(a) Workshop, Country Club budget, March 24, 1981, 7:30 p.m.
(b) March 25th - Miami Shores Day at Hialeah.
(c) March 28th - Country/Western dinner dance at Country Club.
(d) April 8th - Town Hall meeting at Community Center to meet candidates.
(e) April 14th - Council election day.
(f) April 25th - Spring dinner dance at Club.
SPRING CLEANING MONTH - April.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Village C erk