11-16-1982 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 16, 1982
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on
November 16, 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
Elspeth Jensen
Absent: None
Also present: L. R. Forney, Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Matthew
Kerestes of the Advent Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Lodge presented photographer Charlie Minter with a framed copy
of a feature story on Mr. Minter which recently appeared in the Neighbors,
with appreciation on behalf of the Village Council for services rendered as
Official Village Photographer.
MINUTES:
(a) Regular Council meeting of November 2, 1982 - approved as
written by motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mr. McIntosh
and passed unanimously.
(b) Code Enforcement Board, November 4, 1982 - receipt acknowledged.
(c) Pension Board, November 9, 1982 - receipt acknowledged.
(d) Planning Board, November 11, 1982 - receipt acknowledged.
Mr. McIntosh wanted the record to show that he would not
accept nor approved these minutes inasmuch as he had just
receive them prior to the meeting.
ORDINANCES - 1st reading:
(a) Prohibiting sales between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Following first reading and discussion, Mr. Spahn moved that
the ordinance be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Everett
and passed unanimously.
(b) Amending Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Mr. Forney explained that these amendments are for clarification
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only and that with these alterations our ordinance should
receive certification from the Federal government. The
ordinance was approved on first reading by motion made by
Mr. McIntosh, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously.
(c) Amending Code Enforcement Board Ordinance.
Mr. Forney reported that the amendments to the Code Enforcement
Board ordinance are required by changes in the State law
enacted at the last Legislature. Mr. McIntosh moved that
the ordinance be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Spahn and carried unanimously.
BID PURCHASES:
(a) Gang mower for Recreation Dept. - A recommendation was
received from the Department Head to accept the second low
bid of Hector Turf in the amount of $3,945.00, in stead of
low bid of Turfco which did not meet specifications.
The bid of Hector Turf was approved by motion made by Mr.
Spahn, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously.
(b) Uniforms for Public Works Dept. - The bid of Jules Bros.
Uniforms was recommended based on quality and past
experience. Mr. Spahn moved that this bid be accepted.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh who added that
the other vendors had not met spec's, and the motion was
passed unanimously.
(c) Street re -surfacing - N. E. 111th St., N. W. 110th St.
and N. W. 1st Ave. - The low bid of Weekley Asphalt
Paving in the amount of $11,577.00 was recommended and
accepted by motion made by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mrs.
Jensen and carried unanimously.
POLICE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS:
Mutual Aid Agreements with Dade County and the City of Miami
were presented for approval, as prepared by the Dade County
Police Chiefs' Assoc. to meet requirements of the new State
laws on this subject covering emergency situations.
These agreements were approved for execution by motion made
by Mr. Spahn, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed unanimously.
The Council indicated that they wished to review agreements
with other cities if proposed.
APPOINTMENTS:
(a) Recreation Advisory Committee.
Additional candidates had been presented to Council at
this meeting. Mr. McIntosh moved to table any action
on appointments for any board on the agenda who have
resumes in the packet. The motion was seconded by
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Mrs. Jensen but failed to carry on a 2/3 vote with
Messrs. Spahn, Lodge and Everett dissenting.
Mr. Spahn moved that nominations to the Recreation
Advisory Committee be tabled until the Council receives
a complete list of all candidates to date and that no
more applicants be taken. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously.
(b) Country Club Advisory Board.
Mr. McIntosh moved to table any action on the Country
Club Advisory Board. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Jensen but failed to carry on a 2/3 vote.
Mr. Spahn moved to nominate Edward P. Swan as Chairman
of the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. McIntosh
and passed unanimously.
Mrs. Jensen nominated Gus Larson for the Board. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Everett and passed 4/1 with
Mr. McIntosh dissenting.
Mr. Spahn moved to nominate Mark Jacoby. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Everett and passed unanimously.
Mrs. Jensen nominated Mrs. Charles. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
Mr. McIntosh nominated Stan Palmer. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously.
(c) Pension Board, vacancy created by resignation of Mr. McCoy.
Mr. Everett moved that William H. Walker, III be named to
the Board. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and
passed unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT:
(a) Consulting Engineer - will interview four firms next Monday
and make a recommendation to Council at the next meeting.
(b) Country Club reports for October - presented Profit & Loss
statement, will provide one each month.
Membership - 81% of the memberships are in.
(c) Investment report for October - average rate of return
through Oct. 30, 1982 - 10.29%.
Mr. Forney reported that the audit report will be in sometime
in December.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Nov. 19 & 20 - Plant Sale at Country Club 8-5 p.m.
Nov. 19 - Art Exhibit at Country Club 6-8 p.m.
Thanksgiving dinner - almost filled.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mrs. Jensen presented the Council with data from the Florida
League Convention.
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Mr. Everett complained about the activities and lack of street
surveillance in the area at the end of 94th, 95th and 96th Sts. at
the Bay.
Mr. McIntosh wanted rules and regulations followed to eliminate
items being put on the table five minutes before a Council meeting.
He understood it was to be 24 hours.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Mel Roberts asked for a report on Country Club memberships.
ADJOURNMENT - 8:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
Rober Lodge
Mayor
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Village Clerk
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