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11-03-1981 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL November 3, 1981 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on November 3, 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 (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. Matthew Kerestes of the Advent Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The recently acquired and trained Police dog, accompanied by his trainer, Officer Taylor, was introduced to the audience, his nickname being "Gator". Mr. Ackley reported that our former K-9 dog, "Brut", will be retired from service officially at the next meeting. MINUTES of the regular meeting of October 20, 1981 - Mr. Spahn moved that they be approved. Mr. McIntosh seconded the motion with the request that the paragraph on the parking ordinance be re -worded according to his comments. The minutes were then approved as noted. PLANNING BOARD - no meeting. PROPOSAL FROM SHERATON BAL HARBOUR. A proposal was received from the Sheraton Bal Harbour for golf and tennis privileges at the Miami Shores Country Club under a suggested "corporate" membership. Mr. Ackley recommended a resolution establishing an initiation fee and annual dues, with the specifics to be negotiated and approved by contract 11/3/81 -2- on a one-year basis. Mr. Spahn asked if the resolution establishing the annual dues could be limited to this corporation as it is for only one year which Mr. Fann agreed could be done. Mr. McIntosh voiced objection to consider- ing this proposal prior to taking up the ordinance establishing a coporate membership, so the Council proceeded to the ordinance. First reading - ORDINANCE TO CREATE A NON-RESIDENT CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP. This ordinance was unanimously passed on first reading by motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mr. Everett and carried. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO COVER PARKING METERS. Mr. Ackley reported that traditionally this has been done, with the exception of last year, during the month of December. He stated that the estimated loss in revenue would be $835.98 on a 6 -day week. Mr. Spahn asked about the duty of the Meter Maid during this time and Chief Fletcher stated she could be used as a dispatcher, or for checking licenses. Chief Fletcher also stated that there will be a foot Patrolman on N. E. 2nd Avenue during the holidays. Mr. Spahn moved approval to cover the parking meters for a 5 week period, as requested by the Chamber of Commerce. The motion was seconded by Mr. Everett and passed unanimously. Mrs. Jensen arrived at this point. APPROVAL OF COST OF THREE PAGES IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY. The cost of publishing the three pages is $596.00, the same as last year. Mr. McIntosh moved approval of this cost with the stipulation that the pages be reserved exclusively for Miami Shores. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. AMENDMENT TO THE PARKING ORDINANCE. The proposed parking ordinance previously discussed, had been acceptable to Council, after certain minor changes, with the exception of Section 405., the 11/3/81 -3- grandfather clause. The Village Attorney had prepared three different paragraphs 405, following previous suggestions, for selection and adoption by Council. Mr. Everett moved that the No. 1 Section 405. be approved. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. McIntosh moved that the No. 2 Section 405 be considered for discussion. This motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Everett moved that suggested paragraph No. 3 be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried 4/1 with Mrs. Jensen dissenting. (Copy of approved Section 405 attached.) SET DATE FOR WORKSHOP - VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION & CAPITAL IMPROVE- MENTS PROGRAM. This workshop was set for Monday, November 9, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. (This was later changed to Wednesday, November 11, 1981, at 7:30 p.m.) VACANCY ON PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD. Mayor Lodge stated that Carl Paxton, had offered his services. No other names were proposed. Mr. Everett moved that Carl Paxton be appointed to the Personnel Appeals Board. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT. (a) Country Club membership reports (Mr. Spahn asked that the comparison report be included in the workshop packet.) (b) Permits - September, 1981. (c) State Revenue sharing fund notice. Additional funds to be received in the amount of $9,490.77 for local government crime control. To be put in the CIF for police equipment. (d) Food & beverage report - Mr. Spahn noted that the 49.2% food cost is over budget and suggested that one of the first priorities of the Advisory Committee be to promote and build up volume of sales. (e) Contingency fund balance - $56,483.42 ad of 10/27/81. (f) Train Whistle ordinance - Mr. Ackley reported that the Committee will meet and review our crossings on November 30th at the Village Hall, and he suggested that the Village provide funds to facilitate this meeting. Mr. McIntosh moved that the Village allocate up to $500.00 out of Contingency for this 11/3/81 -4 - purpose. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. ANNOUCEMENTS: (1) Mayor Lodge announced that the following persons were elected to the Country Club Advisory Board on 10/18/81: Joyce Pettis votes received - 124 Edward D. Abdella 123 Howard A. Oberman, Jr. 118 Leslie Peach 111 James B. Willenborg 103 (2) Miami Shores F.O.P. Barbeque - November 22, 1981. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mrs. Jensen reported that he had attended the Fla. League conference and has copies of three resolutions that were passed which she will give Council as well as other legislative material. Mr. McIntosh reported he has a conflict with the next meeting and will not arrive until about 8:00 p.m. Mr. Spahn brought up Mayor Lodge's memo in regard to Mr. Ackley's possible move and thought it appropriate to review the processes of hiring a new Village Manager. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Nick Dallis, representing the Property Owners Assoc., complained about real estate signs and asked that the ordinance be changed to require a smaller sign. He also asked that the alleys be restricted to the use of residents and authorized services. Mr. Fann advised that there is nothing that can be done to stop people from using the alleys as they are a dedicated public right-of-way. Fran Farina reported on the train whistle program. Carol Fray, of N. W. 2nd Ave., a new resident, volunteered her services to work with the Country Club. 11/3/81 -5 - The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.