09-01-1981 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 1, 1981
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on
September 1, 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
Elspeth Jensen
Henry A. Everett (arrived late)
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. Clifford
Horvath, of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Mayor Lodge welcomed back Councilman McIntosh who had been hospitalized
and he also extended congratulations to former Mayor Joseph Farina who has
just been appointed Circuit Court Judge.
MINUTES - 7/28/81 and 8/18/81
Upon motion made by Mr. Spahn and seconded by Mrs. Jensen, the
minutes were approved as written by four votes with Mr. McIntosh abstaining.
APPEAL OF PLANNING BOARD DECISION of 8/13/81 regarding Prendergast
home - withdrawn at request of Mr. Prendergast's attorney for consideration
at the next meeting.
RATIFICATION OF THE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION CONTRACT.
Mr. Spahn moved that the contract with the PBA be approved. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously.
Mrs. Jensen made the suggestion that it be the duty of the Police
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Sundays
Department to put the American flag up on Saturdays and holidays.
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SURVEY - MAINTENANCE SHOP AREA, N. W. 17th Ave. & 103rd St.
Mr. Ackley reported that a survey of the maintenance shop property
is necessary for the application to rezone for a transfer station, that he had
talked to two other engineering firms and this was the lowest bid. Mr. McIntosh
moved Mr. Toussaint's firm be hired on an emergency basis and given a contract
as outlined in his letter of August 19, 1981, in an amount not to exceed $2330.00.
Mrs. Jensen stated she would second the motion if this does not take priority
over the parking lots. The motion was then passed unanimously.
RECOMMENDATION ON PURCHASE OF A WATER TRUCK.
Recommendation was made by the Village Manager to purchase the water
truck from Strong Enterprises in the amount of $18,000.00, although this was
the only bid received after putting it out to bid on two occasions. Mr. Spahn
moved that the bid of Strong Enterprises be accepted in the amount of $18,000.00.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen. It was pointed out that this amount
was $500.00 over budget. Upon vote the motion passed 4/1 with Mr. McIntosh
dissenting.
LIABILITY INSURANCE PLACEMENT.
The Florida League of Cities, represented by Jay Leigh and Bob Meyer,
had presented a new proposal based on the various coverages we now carry but
with reduced limits of $100/200,000. Mr. Steve Christie and Ted Brock were
present representing Aetna, the present carrier. Discussion followed as to
whether or not an umbrella should be added, and aeFegral law that might affect
the liability. It was the consensus of Council to go with the 100/200,000
limits, based on advice of the Village Attorney, and check the Federal law that was
discussed; with a decision to be made at the next meeting of September 15th.
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
Planning & Zoning Board:
J. Robert Stobs - reappointed by motion made by
Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mr. Everett
and passed unanimously.
Roberta Johnson - reappointed by motion made by Mrs.
Jensen, seconded by Mr. Spahn and
passed unanimously.
J. S. Palmer - reappointed by motion made by Mr.
Everett, seconded by Mrs. Jehsen
and passed unanimously.
Code Enforcement Board:
Donald Bednar
Julie A. S. Williamson
Both reappointed by motion made by
Mrs. Jensen, seconded by Mr. Everett
and carried unanimously.
Personnel Appeals Board:
T. M. Dakin
Robert H. Davis, Jr.
Frank S. Monroe
William H. Walker, III
Harry F. Smenner, Jr.
All reappointed by motion made by
Mrs.Jensen, seconded by Mr. McIntosh
and carried unanimously.
Pension Board:
Joseph S. Gionfriddo
John E. McCoy
Antoinette Vigneron
Village Manager
Village Attorney
Village Clerk
All reappointed by motion made by
motion made by Mr. Everett, seconded
by Mr. McIntosh and passed unanimously.
Reappointed by motion made by Mr.
Everett, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and
passed unanimously.
Mr. McIntosh brought up the subject of the requirement of a 4/5 vote
to over -ride a Planning Board recommendation and he thought the Council should
put this on the agenda to give consideration to changing the law.
LETTER FROM CAPE CODDER, 620 N. E. 78th St.
A letter was received from the Cape Codder restaurant, asking to
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lease the restaurant operation at the Country Club. Mayor Lodge recommended
that this be given to the newly elected Advisory Board at the Club. Mr. Spahn
asked Mr. Ackley through the Finance Department to present some figures as to
a lease agreement.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT:
(a) Code Enforcement Board meeting agenda - information.
(b) Commercial Vehicle Identification - information report from
Police Dept.
(c) Letter regarding regarding refugees - Mr. Ackley reported
that the Village has been promised $18,750.00 reimburse-
ment for impact of refugees on the city budget.
(d) Burroughs Computer - report.
(e) Ad Hoc Committee meeting of North Dade Cities - Mayor
Lodge stated he would attend.
(f) Noise Committee report - crossings on the golf course would
not come under their jurisdiction.
(g) Codifying Zoning Ordinance - to proceed as soon as the parking
ordinance is ready.
(h) Traffic signalization - report that the east/west roads
will be adjusted within 30 days.
Mr. Ackley also reported that copies of the proposed budget are
now available.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(a) Cable TV program "The Village "The Village Beautiful" to be
aired Wed., Sept. 2, 1981, 6:30 p.m.
(b) Labor Day Cookout at Country Club 9/7/81, 5:30 p.m.
(c) 1st Public Hearing on budget 9/8/81, 7:30 p.m., Community Center.
(d) 2nd Public Hearing on budget 9/22/81 "
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mrs. Jensen mentioned the re -assessments of property and announced
that the petitions forms could be picked up at Village Hall.
In further regard to the assessments, Mr. Everett thought it might be
appropriate as representatives of the people of Miami Shores to go on record
voicing concern over injustices of the assessment program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mr. Nick Dallis, of the Property Owners Association, felt the Council
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should take leadership in voicing protest against the high taxes. It was
also announced that the next meeting of the Association would be held on
September 14th at the Community Center.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Vil age Clerk