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10-19-1982 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL October 19, 1982 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on October 19, 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 Elspeth Jensen Absent: Henry A. Everett Also Present: L.R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager William F. Fann, Village Attorney The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Matthew Kerestes, Advent Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION: Mayor Lodge presented a plaque to Mr. Thomas J. Laubenthal for the design and gift of the 50th Anniversary Seal. MINUTES: (a) Regular Council meeting of October 5, 1982. Motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mr. McIntosh, the Minutes of the meeting of October 5, 1982 were approved as written. (b) Mayor Lodge acknowledged receipt of the following minutes: Historic Preservation Board - 10/4/82 Code Enforcement Board - 10/7/82 Planning & Zoning Board - 10/14/82 PLANNING BOARD MATTERS: (a) Recommendation to deny variance for Chickee Hut, Mr. Frank Rubio, 1107 N.E. 104th Street This matter had been tabled at a previous meeting and sent back to the Planning Board to consider if special provisions should be established for waterfront properties. Motion was made by Mr. Spahn to remove the item from table, seconded by Mr. McIntosh, and carried. - 2 - 10/19/82 Mr. Kevin O'Connor reported on the Planning Board's consideration of this matter. By a vote of 4/1 the Board reaffirmed its recommendation for a denial of a variance. The Board found that the Chickee Hut was an accessory structure which did not conform to the Code. It further found no requirement for special provisions for waterfront property. Following discussion by the Council, Mrs. Jensen moved the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be accepted and the variance for the chickee hut be denied. Motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh, and carried unanimously. BID RECOMMENDATIONS: Golf Course Mower Purchases - (a) Riding Greensmower: Mr. Spahn moved to accept bid of Hector Turf & Garden for $7,476. Motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously. (b) Triplex Mower: Mr. Spahn moved to accept the bid of DeBra Turf for $5,261.50. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried unanimously. (c) Rough Mower: Mr. Spahn moved to accept the bid of DeBra Turf for $5,994.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh and carried unanimously. (d) Electronic Cash Register: Mr. Forney advised the Council that the existing cash registers at the Country Club are fifteen years old; cannot get service contracts and the availability of repair parts is poor. Following discussion by the Council, Mr. Robinette, Country Club Manager, advised that updated, computerized cash registers would assist management, speed up service for the employees, aid the customers and further provide tabulation and inventory capability. Following discussion, Mr. McIntosh moved that Council accept the bid from Sweda International Inc. for $11,983.00, covering 3 electronic cash registers. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. ORDINANCES: (a) Re-establishing Country Club Advisory Board - Second Reading By consensus of the Council the proposed ordinance was amended to eliminate the phrase "and the Village Manager" from Section 15-64 (a). Mr. McIntosh moved the ordinance as amended be adopted. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion which carried unan- imously, same being entitled: - 3 - 10/19/82 ORDINANCE NO. 446-82 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 15-61 THRU 15-64, INCLUSIVE, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 15-65 THRU 15-70, INCLUSIVE, OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES; ABOLISHING COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATION BOARD ESTABLISHING A COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE, The Council will make efforts to identify good candidates for the Board and appointments will be made next month. (b) Restricting Sale of Certain Goods and Services Between 1:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. - First Reading The purpose of this amendment is to prevent businesses from beginning new operations during the hours of 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Existing operations are not affected. Mr. Spahn moved for adoption of amendment to Section 501, Article V of Ordinance 270, on first reading. Mr. Nclntosh seconded the motion and it carried unanimously, said ordinance is entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 501, ARTICLE V OF ORDINANCE NO. 270, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; ADDING PARAGRAPH (V) PROHIBITING THE SALE OF CERTAIN GOODS AND PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN SERVICES BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1:00 A.M. AND 6:00 A.M.: PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: (a) Acceptance of plans and authorization to proceed on Men's Locker Room Renovations Mr. John E. Matthams of Consultants Collaborative Inc. presented detailed drawings for the proposed changes and improvements to the men's locker room and wet areas at the Country Club. The work is to be phased in two parts so that activity at the Club is not impeded. Mr. McIntosh moved that we authorize the Village Manager to proceed with the renovation bids, on the basis of plans presented to the Council, seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. (b) Petition on Parking Meters A petition, sponsored by Mr. George A. Frix and signed by approximately 34 Shores businessmen along 2nd Avenue re- questing the elimination of parking meters in the downtown area was read. The petition requested that meters be covered and a 1 hour parking limit be set and enforced. The Village - 4 - October 19, 1982 Manager stated that the parking meters had been installed at the request of the business community for their benefit. He recommended that no changes be made unless it was clear that a majority of the business community wanted such change. He also recommended that the matter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. McIntosh stated the petition was very loosely written and agreed it should be returned to the Chamber of Commerce for re-evaluation. Mr.. Bob Orlando, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that he felt the petition was inappropriate and recommended that it be rejected and the Shores continue with the parking meters as is. Mr. McIntosh moved the petition be rejected and the petitioners be advised that the Council would be happy to place on a future agenda a discussion of the matter if the petitioners wished to appear in person at a Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. (c) Request to change date for observance of Veterans Day - 1982 Mr. McIntosh moved to accept Mr. Forney's recommendation that Veteran's Day be observed on Friday, November 12,1982, seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unanimously. (d) Charter Revision Mr. Forney submitted to the Council requested data re previous members of the Charter Revision Committee. He advised that the Charter remains essentially the same as it was prior to passage of the Home Rule Act in 1973 and contains extraneous material, which should be eliminated. The Village Manager recommended that a committee revise the Charter and update it to coincide with todays statutes. The Council concurred that a committee be appointed to prepare such a revision in time for consideration by the voters at next April's election. Mayor Lodge volunteered his services to the Charter Revision Committee, and recommended the Village Clerk, the Village Manager, the Village Attorney and a group of citizens serve. Mr. McIntosh suggested that the Village Manager, in conjunction with Mayor Lodge, transmit a letter to Council with recommen- dations for appointees to the Charter Revision Committee for consideration. (e) Investment Report The monthly investment report submitted to Council reflected an increase in interest return from 8.72% to 11.04%. VILLAGE MANAGERS REPORT (a) - 5 - October 19, 1982 Approval of PBA Contract 1982-83 Mr. Forney advised the Council that he was informed that the PBA met last night (10/18/82) and accepted the contract proposal Council approved at the last meeting on labor negotiations. This contract included a 77 cost -of -living wage increase effective October 1, 1982. The Village Manager requested the Council for authority to sign the contract and initiate the pay increase as agreed. Motion was made by Mr. McIntosh for the Village Manager to proceed with the contract, seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried unan- imously. (b) Country Club Financial Report A preliminary financial report for the Country Club fiscal year just ended shows a net operating income at completion of year at $53,760.; that compares to $15,000. last year. Mr. Forney advised that a Profit and Loss Statement will be supplied on a monthly basis in the future. Mayor Lodge called for a moment of silence in .memory of Mr. Michael Khoury, a long time Shores resident who had made many contributions to the Village. Mr. Khoury passed away on October 12, 1982. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (a) Country Club - October 30th - November 7th - November llth- (b) Recreation Department Halloween Dance Traditional Jazz Band Concert Sunday afternoon - 2:00 P.M. Managers Cocktail Party to honor 50 new Club members October 29th - Halloween Tennis Tournament Ages 8-14 yrs.,participants to be in costume October 29th - Haunted House Costume Contest Ages 12 -under; refreshments COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mrs. Jensen advised that the Women's Club By -Laws requires a financial report be given to the Council each year. As of April 30, 1982, Civic and Charitable contributions in the amount of $3,794. had been made; of that amount, $1,756. went to the Village of Miami Shores in different areas. Mrs. Jensen also reported that seven Nursing scholarships were presented to Jackson Memorial Hospital. - 6 - October 19, 1982 Mayor Lodge reported that he, as well as other members of the Council, had received calls with reference to the Precinct 408 voting place. With reapportionment, Precinct 408 residents no longer vote in Miami Shores. Mr,David.C,Leahy, Supervisor of Elections of Dade County, was contacted by the Village Clerk with a request to review the situation to determine if we can change Precinct 408 to enable them to vote within the Miami Shores Community. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nr. Charlie Leeds complained that with the coming of Quayside, mail service in the 100-105 Street area has been relegated to late afternoon delivery. The Council advised Mr. Leeds and other residents write to the Postmaster, the County Commissioner and his Congressman protesting the inadequate service. The Village Manager will also contact the Post Office on this matter. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Secretary