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06-16-1981 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL June 16, 1981 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on June 16, 1981, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, with the following Council members present: Mayor Robert J. Lodge Herbert Spahn, Jr. Donald W. McIntosh Henry A. Everett Elspeth Jensen Absent: None 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. Delos L. Sharpton of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Lodge announced that because of the recent changes at the Country Club there will be a workshop on Club finances and personnel on Monday, June 22nd, 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall with all committees, Advisory Boards and interested citizens. MINUTES - of the meeting of June 2, 1981, were approved as written by motion made by Mrs. Jensen, seconded by Mr. Everett and carried. PLANNING BOARD item postponed: (a) Plans for home at 680 Grand Concourse, owner Thomas Danluck. This was postponed at the last meeting for consideration by a full Council. The Planning Board approved the building as to its design with regard to harmony in the neighborhood. After further discussion on the question of harmony and flat roofs, Mr. Spahn moved that the Council uphold the action of the Planning & Zoning Board and grant this applicant /1 6/81 - 2 - a permit. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed 4/1 with Mr. McIntosh dissenting. Mr. Spahn asked that the Planning & Zoning Board review this issue. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES - June 11, 1981. (a) Request for approval of alterations to 9636 N.E. 2nd Ave., owner - Henry Everett. Mr. Everett explained that in 1976 his plans for re- construction of the old Food Palace were approved along with the parking requirements. This plan included 2700 sq. ft. for the Everett insurance office. This area has now been rented to Amerifirst who will add approximately 7 employees whereas the insurance office had 15. Mr. Everett contended that the moratorium did not apply to this application. Mr. Fann agreed that if the new building does comply then it would not be covered by the moratorium. The question of change of use was discussed as well as the fact that the overall parking on the other buildings owned by Mr. Everett did not meet requirements. Mrs. Jensen's motion to postpone action died for lack of a second. Mr. McIntosh moved that the change of use for that portion from insurance to Amerifirst now comprising a total of 4300 sq. ft. be approved. During further discussion this motion was withdrawn and Mr. Spahn moved that the moratorium be upheld as passed by this Council which is the action of the Planning & Zoning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed by four affirmative votes with Mr. Everett abstaining. HENRY EVERETT - Moratorium on Parking. Mr. Everett, speaking on behalf of the business owners, stated that the Planning Board is not clear on change of use or parking requirements, that 2/16/81 -3- deterioration of the business area will begin if the owners cannot rent their properties. Mr. Everett asked the Council to direct itself to the Schedule of Regulations under Permitted Uses in each district. He then moved that any use listed in each paragraph of that district shall be allowed as the same use and only changes between the paragraphs be considered a change of use. The motion died for lack of a second. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Mr. Carl Paulsen, retiring Chairman of the Board, presented the 33rd Annual Report of the Brockway Memorial Library, and reviewed the library programs and uses. Mayor Lodge expressed appreciation to Mr. Paulsen and the Board of Trustees. The report was approved and accepted by motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS TO LIBRARY BOARD. The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Mr. James Stuart for a 5 year term and the appointment of Mr. Thomas L. Bartlett to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. Roland Stafford. These appointments were confirmed by Council by motion made by Mrs. Jensen, seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AMENDING PENSION PLAN - final reading. Upon motion made by Mr. Spahn and seconded by Mrs. Jensen the ordinance was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 429-81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PENSION FUND; CHANGING DEFINITION OF "AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION"; AUTHORIZING EARLIER RETIREMENT; INCREASING BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING BEYOND RETIRE- MENT AGE; REDUCING MINIMUM VESTING PERIOD TO TEN YEARS; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE. 6/16/81 -4- ORDINANCE ON MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS - first reading. In the opening discussion of this ordinance the Village Attorney stated that it is designed to compel owners to maintain their property in a reasonable condition and it gives the city a tool to accomplish this. Mrs. Jensen moved the adoption of the ordinance and it was seconded by Mr. Spahn. Councilman McIntosh presented a list of changes clarifying and refining certain sections of the ordinance for Council consideration as an addenda to the first reading. Following a public discussion of the ordinance with arguments for and against the vote was called on the motion to approve on first reading which was passed unanimously. It was the consensus of Council that the Village Attorney be directed to incorporate the changes proposed by Mr. McIntosh. ATTENDANCE AT THE DADE LEAGUE DINNER MEETING - June 25, 1981. The Council members who wish to attend will notify the Village Clerk. Mrs. Jensen will be installed as a member of the Board of Directors. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT: (a) Membership/revenue report - Country Club. New report submitted. (b) Permits - May. (c) Proposed calendar for budget workshops. Mr. McIntosh will be away 7/14 thru 7/23. Mr. Everett, 6/23 thru 6/30. Mayor Lodge, away 7/7. (d) Financial report - May, 1981. ANNOUNCEMENTS: June 22nd - workshop on Country Club. June 23rd - Public Hearing at Community Center on parking. July 4th - Celebration at Country Club. Train whistles - petitions for crossings at 87th St., 92nd St., 96th St, and 107th St,, have been presented to the Noise Committee and these crossings will be inspected for approval. 2/16/81 -5- COUNCIL COMMENTS. Mrs. Jensen reported that the Dade League voted in support of Consumer goods repair services ordinance before the County Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Mr. Roger Infante wanted to sympathize with Mr. Everett's parking problem and is concerned with the moratorium. Mr. Infante also thanked the Council for putting in Olive trees along the Railroad. Mr. Aran Demerjian, 38 N. E. 108th St., stated he could not hear all the Council discussion. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Village Clerk APPROVED: Robert J. Lodge • Her rt Spahn, Jr. Mayor Mayor pro tem