02-01-1983 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 1, 1983
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on February 1, 1983, 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. Vern
Worcester of the Miami Shores Christian Church, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
MINUTES:
(a) Council meeting of January 18, 1983 - Approved as written
by motion made by Mrs. Jensen, seconded by Mr. Spahn and
passed unanimously.
Receipt of the following acknowledged:
(b) Historic Preservation Board - 1/17/83.
(c) Recreation Advisory Board - 1/17/83.
(d) Pension Board - 1/26/83.
(e) Planning Board - 1/27/83.
HISTORIC LANDMARKS.
Ms.Marty Stofik, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Board,
was present to review the first named buildings recommended for historic
landmark designation by the Board. They are listed as follows:
1. Miami Shores Community Church pump house (now chapel)
9823 N. E. 4th Avenue
Built circa 1925
Mr. McIntosh moved that the recommendation of the
Historic Preservation Board in regard to this
building be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Spahn and passed unanimously.
2. Grand Concourse Apartments
421 Grand Concourse
Designed by architect Robert Law Weed, circa 1925
Approved as historic landmark by motion made by
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Mrs. Jensen, seconded by Mr. McIntosh and passed unanimously.
(3) The Wright house (owner Mrs. Nell Alexander)
262 N. E. 96th Street
Built circa 1925-26
Approved as historic landmark by motion made by Mrs. Jensen,
seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
(4) Miami Shores Elementary School
10351 N. E. 5th Avenue
Constructed in 1929 while in City of Miami
Mrs. Stofik reported that the School Board has asked for
deferment on this building until County and School Board officials
determine whether or not school properties will come under
local jurisdiction in the matter of historic sites.
(5) Tyler House (owner Mrs. Hansford Tyler, Jr.)
431 N. E. 94th Street
Built circa 1925, believed to be the first house constructed
in the Miami Shores Subdivision.
Approved as historic landmark home by motion made by Mr.
Everett, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously.
It was requested that information on historic landmark homes
be displayed at the Library. Mrs. Stofik stated that the
Librarian is working with her in arranging the display.
The Council commended Mrs. Stofik and the Historic Preservation
Board for its dedication to this project.
PRESENTATION:
In recognition of the outstanding season of the MIAMI DOLPHINS
FOOTBALL TEAM, acknowledging their contribution to our community,
and honoring residents Joe Robbie, owner of the team and A. J.
Duhe, outstanding team member, Mayor Robert J. Lodge proclaimed
January 30 through February 4, 1983 as
A. J. Duhe - Miami Dolphins Week
in Miami Shores Village, calling upon our citizens to join us in
commending them and proclaiming our pride in their achievements.
Both Joe Robbie and A. J. Duhe were present to receive a copy of
this proclamation.
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JANUARY BUDGET EXECUTION REVIEW REPORT.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney reviewed the first quarter
revenue and expense changes to be made to the budget. A
copy of the detailed transfers is attached.
Discussion arose over the the $44,412.00 estimate of the
racquetball courts, for which only $20,000.00 was budgeted.
An engineer from Greenleaf-Telesca stated he had estimated
$18,100 per court which was misunderstood as the cost for
two courts.
Mr. McIntosh thought that $44,000 was too expensive for the
courts and moved that this item be tabled until plans and
specifications are received by Council as to where it is
going and what is to be built. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Everett and passed unanimously.
Mr. Forney reviewed each of the other transfers and explained
the reasons for them, total fund transfer - $68,172.00 as
presented. By eliminating the racquetball courts the amount
of $43,731.00 was approved for transfer as recommended by the
Village Manager with a motion made by Mr. McIntosh, seconded
by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
Mr. Forney also asked for approval to increase the salaries of
the Finance Director, the Recreation Director and the Club
Manager, 6% from February 1 through this fiscal year. Mr.
Spahn moved that the Council approve the Village Manager's
recommendation on the salary increase for three department heads.
The motion was seconded by Mrs Jensen and passed unanimously.
MEETING FOR MAYOR'S APPRECIATION TO BOARDS & COMMITTEES.
Mayor Lodge asked that this meeting be held on the first meeting
in April at the Miami Shores Country Club to present certificates
of appreciation to the members of the various boards and committees,
with wives and husbands to be invited and refreshments served.
An estimate of the cost of this occasion was requested.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(a) Valentine dinner dance - Country Club 2/11/83.
(b) Art Safari - Country Club 2/23/83.
(c) Manager's Cocktail Party - Country Club 2/24/83.
(d) Spring Cotillion Ball - 3/19/83.
The Mayor also announced the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. Noel Ebanks, 262 N. W. 111th Terrace.
Miami Shores contestants in the Elizabeth Arden Pro/Am Golf
Tournament - Charles Leeds, Jan Spahn.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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Mrs. Jensen stated she would not be able to attend the
next Board meeting of the Dade League, if anyone else
would care to go.
Mrs. Jensen also gave Mr. Forney a copy of the proposed Metro
ordinance on Biscayne Bay Management, for review.
Mr. Everett added his enthusiasm for recognition of Joe Robbie,
A. J. Duhe and the Miami Dolphin team.
Mr. McIntosh asked when the Council would have the four months
review on the Country Club, which Mr. Forney stated would be
available at the next meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Sig Derman complimented the Club Manager on the great Super
Bowl party at the Club.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:30 p.m.
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Village Clerk