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02-02-1982 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL February 2, 1982 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on February 2, 1982, 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 (arrived late) Elspeth Jensen Absent: None Chief John Fletcher, Interim Manager, and Mr. William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney, were also present. The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Councilman Donald McIntosh, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES - 1/19/82. Upon motion made by Mrs. Jensen and seconded by Mr. Spahn, the minutes of January 19, 1982 were unanimously approved as written. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES - 1/28/82. Broadway Restaurant, 9099 Biscayne Blvd. An appeal was made of the Planning Board action on a request by Broadway Restaurant, 9099 Biscayne Blvd., for approval of a dinner theater in connection with the restaurant. The Board had denied approval because the site plan did not have a seal of a registered architect or engineer. Mr. Sikandar Karim, restaurant owner, was present and re -submitted the site plan properly sealed. As all requirements had been met, Mrs. Jensen moved that the plan as submitted be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. Mr. McIntosh asked about the banners on N. E. 6th Ave. that had been 2/2/82 -2- put up before Christmas by Tropical Chevrolet and added that only the Council can grant permission for this type of display. Mr. LuBien reported that he had advised Tropical Chevrolet that these pennants/banners were not permitted but they could request a variance from the Planning Board. After some discussion Mr. McIntosh moved that the Building Director be given orders to issue a violation notice tomorrow morning and that the pennant flying operation be dispensed with within 24 hours. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING PLANS. Chief Fletcher reported that he had just received a letter from Carr Smith (copy of which was given to Council) which included new estimates of areas and costs, which Mr. Fletcher did not agree with. Discussion followed as to whether or not the procedure outlined in the Competitive Negotiations Act had been followed with regard to contacting the next architect that had originally been considered. Mr. McIntosh moved that no action be taken on the Carr Smith letter of February 2, 1982, and that the Council authorize the Manager to proceed on the basis of action discussed at the last meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously. (Mr. Everett arrived at this point.) TELEPHONE RATE INCREASE. A memo had been received from the Finance Director itemizing a 43% increase in Jan. 1982 phone costs over Jan. 1981. Mr. McIntosh felt we should decentralize the system and that the Village Manager should pursue this through the Village Attorney to see what our options are. After further discussion Mr. McIntosh moved that the Village Attorney be authorized to study the telephone system contract and report back to the Council as soon as possible as to its 2/2/82 -3- legal strength or weakness. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. PARKING LOT PAVING AND DRAINAGE PLAN. An engineering plan for the paving and drainage of the Village parking lot on N. E. 98th St., prepared by A. R. Toussaint,was presented to the Council for authorization to go out to bid. Discussion followed as to financing and whether or not this and all parking lots should be metered. Mr. Everett stated that we have discussed parking for a year and he thought the parking meter issue is a separate issue, that we should make this parking available for our citizens, setting aside revenue from the building owners for this purpose. Mr. McIntosh wanted a copy of the paving and drainage plan. Mr. Spahn moved that a workshop be scheduled to discuss financing of the parking lot paving and drainage plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously. PROPOSED BURGLAR ALARM ORDINANCE. A report and proposed new burglar alarm ordinance was presented to the Council by Chief Fletcher. This ordinance was recommended for consideration by Council because of problems occurring through false alarms. No agreement on permit fees was made. Mr. Spahn suggested that the Police Department make a recommendation as to initial cost fees. The Council generally agreed that we do need an ordinance of this type. Mr. Everett moved that a workshop be set up to go over this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. RATIFICATION OF THE FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES CONTRACT. Chief Fletcher reported that the Union had agreed to accept the contract originally offered, effective October 1, 1981. Mrs. Jensen moved that the contract be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. 2/2/82 -4- SET DATE FOR REVIEW OF HEALTH INSURANCE BIDS. (Bids to be received by 2/10/82) Workshop meeting set for 6:30 p.m., February 16th, prior to Council meeting for review of health insurance bids. Workshop for paving parking lot and alarm ordinance - set for Tuesday, February 9th, 7:30 p.m. Workshop with Country Club Advisory Committee and Club Manager - to be held on Thursday, February llth, 7:30 p.m. in the Tequesta Room at the Country Club. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (a) Letter from L. R. Forney, newly appointed Village Manager. (b) Feb. 12th - dinner dance at Club. (c) Feb. 14th - Art Exhibit at the Library. (d) Mar. 3rd - Miami Shores Day at Hialeah. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Mrs. Jensen brought up the need for designating historical sites by our Historical Committee prior to July, 1982, or the County Historical Committee will have jurisdiction. It was requested that this be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Dr. Thad Doggett, 10728 N. W. 2nd Ave., as a member of the Property Owners Assoc., asked if Barry's beer and wine request is a dead issue. Mayor Lodge stated it could be brought up again as a new issue but the old petition has been dealt with. Patty Burke, 82 N. W. 100th Terr., voiced his opinion that the control on burglar alarms might be an invasion of privacy. Mel Roberts, 370 N. E. 101st St., asked if consideration had been given to moving City Hall to the Recreation Dept. or the Country Club, in order to give the Police Dept. more room. Martin Leahy, 88 N. W. 111th St., asked about workshop meetings, if they were posted or published. 2/2/82 -5- Patty Burke, 82 N. W. 100th Terr., called attention to an inter- section that had stop signs on four corners. Mr. Benton was asked to look into this. Mr. Burke also complained about the fire sirens that are sounded when the trucks hit Miami Avenue. APPROVED: The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Rober / J . Lodge,