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08-04-1981 Regular MeetingREGULAR_ MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL August 4, 1981 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on August 4, 1981, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, with the following Council members present: Mayor Robert J. Lodge Herbert Spahn, Jr. Henry A. Everett Elspeth Jensen Absent: Donald W. McIntosh 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 Councilman Everett, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Lodge explained Councilman McIntosh's absence as being in the hospital following an operation. MINUTES of the meeting of July 21, 1981, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES - 7/23/81 - no action required by Council. BID RECOMMENDATION ON WATER TRUCK. Mr. Ackley reported that although bids were sent out and an ad placed in the Miami Review, no bids were received. Tom Benton is investigating and will send out bid proposals again. No action was required by Council LETTER FROM MIAMI SHORES RUNNING CLUB. A letter was received from the Miami Shores Running Club asking for use of some of the Village's facilities for a Gold Coast Race. Mr. Jack Detlin, president of the Club, explained that they were requesting permission to use the Shores streets on the morning of October 19, 1981 for a foot race with from 300 to 500 runners. Mr. Ackley stated that the County and State agencies would also have 8/4/81 -2- to be contacted and that the Village would have to be named co-insurer on their insurance coverage. Mr. Spahn felt that the route must be laid out and the Police Chief has to agree to handle traffic. Mr. Detlin stated he could have a temporary route plan by the first of the week. Mayor Lodge asked for input from the Police Dept. and a report from the Village Manager by the next meeting. RESOLUTION ON COUNTRY CLUB DUES. Mayor Lodge suggested that the Council hold a special meeting for approval of the new dues after a review of the Country Club budget. Mr. Spahn moved that a special meeting be held on Tuesday, August 11, 1981, for the purpose of setting the Country Club dues. The motion was seconded by Mr. Everett and carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - "0" ZONING. A covenent on the property in question at Biscayne Blvd. and 92nd St., prepared by First State Bank, was presented to the Council, to be executed with a change of zoning on this property from "0" to B-1. The covenant would run with the land and restrict B-1 use of the property to "commercial banking business thereon, with attendant professional offices and for no other purpose", and uses under "0" classification. Mr. Fann recommended that the Council consider favorably this zoning change with the restrictive covenant. Mr. Fann also added that he didn't think paragraph 6. was clear & 5. was surplusage. Mr. Everett moved that an ordinance be drawn to change this property from "0" to B-1, with the elimination of paragraphs 5. and 6. of the covenent presented by the petitioner. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn. Discussion followed concerning whether or not the covenant would be effective and the bank attorney's reluctance to eliminate Paragraphs 5. & 6. Upon vote the motion passed 3/1 with Mrs. Jensen dissenting. RESOLUTION WAIVING BID PROCEDURES. Mr. Ackley reported that one of our mowers recently went into the -3- 8/4/81 canal and the engine, not covered by insurance, had to be replaced immediately. As a result, the Village Manager waived the bid procedure on purchase of the engine in the amount of $2,013.00 and requested Council approval by resolution. Upon motion made by Mr. Spahn and seconded by Mrs. Jensen, RESOLUTION NO. 717-81 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ENGINE FOR A GROUNDSMASTER MOWER. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT. (a) New engine for Groundsmaster mower - taken up. (b) Beautification Committee - asked participants to re -appoint or name new members to committee. All committees are to be re -appointed as of October 1st. Reported on the All American Cities Award program. A meeting will be set up with the chairmen of civic groups. (c) Renovation of banqueut hall at Country Club - if all goes well will be renovated by November 1st. However, Mr. Ackley stated if anything unforeseen comes up it will have to be delayed until after the 50th anniversary celebration. Mr. Ackley was asked to report back to Council on this project. (d) Auto inspection station - notified by Dade County that they were discontinuing use of the inspection station as of August 1st. Plan to purchase compressor, cost to be deducted from the $18,687.48 the County owes the Village. (e) Letter from State DOT - 103rd Street to be transferred to State on August 28, 1981. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (a) Budget workshop on Country Club - Aug. 5, 1981, with department heads. (b) Workshop on health & life insurance - Tues., Aug. 11, 1981. (c) Municipal tennis courts closed 8/3 thru 8/6/81 for tournament. LIABILITY INSURANCE workshop set for Aug. 17, Monday at 7:30 p.m. RENOVATION OF VILLAGE HALL plans workshop - Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mrs. Jensen commended Ann Vigneron, Village Clerk, for her recent 8/4/81 -4- article in the NEIGHBORS. Mr. Everett asked Mr. Fann if he would have the parking ordinance ready for the meeting of the 18th, which Mr. Fann stated he would try to have for that meeting. Mayo OS6orted on attending the Property Owners meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Fran Farina reported on attending the first meeting of the Noise Committee concerning train whistles. Our petitions were not in the first group to be reviewed. Mr. Carl Orleman wanted a decibel reading on the fire/rescue sirens. Mr. Cuson reported that the Property Owners supported the Planning Board's position on parking. Mr. Nick Dallis was elected present of the Property Owners Association. Mr. Sauber asked for better synchronization of the traffic lights on 96th Street at N. E. 2nd Ave., N. E. 6th Ave. and Biscayne Blvd. Mr. Ackley reported that Mr. Harold Petrey is recovering from heart surgery, in Mount Sinai Hospital. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED: Robert J. Lodge, Mayo illage Clerk