06-02-1981 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 2, 1981
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on
June 2, 1981, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, with the following Council
members present:
Mayor Robert J. Lodge
Donald W. McIntosh
Elspeth Jensen
Absent: Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Henry A. Everett
Mr. 0. Sam Ackley, Village Manager, and Mr. William Yates, sub-
stituting for the Village Attorney, were also present.
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Dr. Harold A.
Davenport of the Miami Shores Community Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance..
The first business of the evening was the presentation by Mayor
Lodge of a plaque to Councilwoman Jensen for her past work as a member and
Chairman of the Beautification Committee.
MINUTES - Minutes of the meeting of May 19, 1981, were approved as
written by motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried.
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES - May 28, 1981.
(a) Reroofing Miami Shores Christian Church, 10150 N. E. 2nd Ave.
Planning Board approval was given to reroof the Miami Shores
Christian Church, 10150 N. E. 2nd Ave., with fiberglass shingles,
based on the original roof being of material other than tile,
and a recommendation of Summit Engineering. Mr. McIntosh
moved that the variance request based on the engineer's report
be approved. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed
unanimously.
(b) Variance for screen enclosure, 10600,N. E. 10th Court,
owner - Edward Mitchell.
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After a review of the plan for a screen enclosure, using the
same setback as the house (92 ft.), Mr. McIntosh moved that
a 6" variance be granted in the side setback for a screen
enclosure in compliance with the Planning Board recommendation.
(c) Alteration plans and change of use, 9315 Park Drive,
tenant Jack Miller, owner Sam Bienenstock.
This was forwarded to Council without a Planning Board
recommendation in view of the moritorium where parking does
not meet requirements. Mr, Miller, the new tenant, stated
that he had rented this building and started to refurbish it,
with no knowledge of any parking problems, and also, that his
use will require less parking than the former tenant, a dentist.
The owner of the building contended that the use hadn't changed,
that it is still an office use. The Village Manager recommended
that if there is no change of use it does comply except for
construction without permit. After further discussion Mr.
McIntosh recommended that action on this item be postponed until
a full Council is present. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen
and later withdrawn. Mr. McIntosh then moved that the request
be denied on the basis of the moritorium in existence and applying
where they do not meet parking requirements under the current code.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried.
(d) Plans for a new home at 680 Grand Concouse, owner Thomas Danluck.
The Planning Board approved the design of this house as being
harmonious with the neighborhood. This was discussed. Mr.
McIntosh moved that action be postponed until there is a full
Council present. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen
and carried.
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MINIMUM HOUSING ORDINANCE - first reading.
Mr. Harvey S. Abramson, 1066 N. E. 94th St., read a statement which
appeared to be in opposition to this ordinance or its purported intent
based on the history of individual rights.
The objections voiced were generally against entering ones prtmises
to look for infractions of the law which was suggested by the local news media.
Mrs. Jensen moved to postpone action and schedule the first reading on June
16th. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING PENSION PLAN - first reading.
An amendment to the Pension Plan as recommended by the Pension
Board was presented for first reading. This amendment provides the following
increased benefits:
(1) 25 -year normal retirement for Police Officers
with police benefits increasing to 2.5% of
pay per year of service for years of service
after 25 (maximum total years of 30).
(2) Vesting eligibility for all employees at 10
years of service.
(3) Benefits for all employees to be based on
highest 3 -year average earnings.
Mr. McIntosh moved approval of the ordinance on first reading. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT:
(a) Country Club membership/dues revenue.- Mr. Ackley presented
a new format for reporting this information which was
accepted by Council. Mr. McIntosh asked for more information
on revised budget figures.
(b) Radio maintenance - Mr. Ackley advised that the County is
presently maintaining all our radio equipment but we may
have to pay for this service in the near future.
(c) New recreation van - Tropical Chevrolet has exchanged our
old van for a new one.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Public Hearing on parking - June 23rd at Community Center.
New summer schedule at the Club
Fourth of July celebration at the Club.
Fran Farina presented a copy of the final version of the train
whistle ordinance and reported on getting petitions signed by the residents
and filed in the County Manager's office.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mrs. Jensen reported on bill in the Legislature increasing liability
on self insurance, and announced the General Membership meeting of the Dade
League on June 26, 1981.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Carle Orleman, 9600 N. Miami Avenue, called attention to Flag Day,
June 14, 1981.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor obert J.
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