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05-03-1983 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL May 3, 1983 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on May 1, 1983, 7:30 p.m., at the Miami Shores Village Hall, with the following Council members present: Absent: Also present: Mayor Kevin O'Connor Elspeth Jensen Robert J. Lodge Herbert Spahn, Jr. Terry Cuson None L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Doug White of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS: (a) A proclamation issued by Mayor O'Connor delcaring May 8-14, 1983, as "Preservation Week" in Miami Shores, was presented to Ms. Marty Stofik, Chairman of the Miami Shores Historic Preservation Board. (b) Awarding of Certificates to Owners of Historic Landmark Homes. Presentations were made as follows: Weise House, 121 N. E. 100 St., to Mrs. Sidney Weise. Pump House at Community Church, 9823 N. E. 4th Ave, to Dr. Harold Davenport, pastor. Grand Concourse Apartments 421 Grated Concourse, to Ms. Angela Daley. Wright House, 262 N. E. 96th St., owner Mrs. Nell Alexander, not present. Tyler House, 431 N. E. 94th St., to Mrs. Hansford Tyler, Jr. MINUTES: (a) Council meeting of April 19, 1983 - approved by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. (b) Historic Preservation Board meeting of 4/25/83, received. 5/3/83 2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC LANDMARK HOMES. At its meeting of April 25, 1983, the Historic Preservation Board recommended landmark designation for the following properties: 10108 N.E. 1st Ave., owners - Mr. & Mrs. Donn Flipse 515 N.E. 101 St., owner - Mr. Barry Asmus Mrs. Jensen moved that the Flipse home at 10108 N.E. 1st Ave., be designated as an historical landmark. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously. Mrs. Jensen moved that the Asmus home, 515 N.E. 101st St., be designated an historical landmark. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. PROPOSAL FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAQUES. In a report to Council Mr. Forney stated that the brass plaque recommended by the Preservation Board would cost $48.90 ea. plus shipping, and he recommended that the cost be split between the property owner and the Village, provided they will put them on their homes. Mr. Lodge moved that the Village pay for the plaques on the homes that desire to display them. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn. Mrs. Jensen offered an amendment to the motion, that the plaques will remain on the buildings permanently and fixed to eliminate tampering. This was accepted and the amended motion passed 4/1 with Mr. Cuson dissenting as he did not think the taxpayers should pay for these plaques. BID ACCEPTANCE FOR RACQUETBALL COURTS. The following bids were received and reviewed by our engineer, Greenleaf-Telesca, for the construction of courts as the Community Center: MASCRETE, INC. QUEST CONSTRUCTION CENTURY CONTRACTING CO INTERCOASTAL CONTRACT. P.N.M. CORP. BAMA CONSTRUCTION CO. C.M.W. CONSTRUCTION CASTELLA CONSTRUCTION Base Bid Alternate #1 $36,000.00 20,000.00 19,000.00 9,900.00 20,940.00 16,340.00 23,700.00 17,700.00 25,950.00 13,222.00 19,661.00 17,418.00 21,900.00 14,400.00 25,940.00 16,240.00 consulting racquetball Total $56,000.00 28,900.00 37,280.00 41,400.00 39,172.00 37,079.00 36,300.00 42,180.00 In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended, in conjunction with a recommendation from Greenleaf-Telesca, that the low bid of Quest Construction be accepted for the construction of two courts, and that an additional appropriation of $12,650 be added to the previous appropriation of $20,000.00. After discussion Mr. Lodge moved that the bid be awarded to Quest 5/3/83 3 Construction for the construction of two courts and that $12,650.00 be transferred from the general fund to this account. Mr. Cuson seconded the motion. Mrs. Jensen asked if this had gone before the Planning Board. Mr. Forney stated it had not. The motion then passed 4/1 with Mrs. Jensen dissenting. PURCHASE OF NEW AIR CONDITIONER FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Telephone bids were received as follows for a replacement airconditioner: AIRKO $4,995.00 ALLTEMP 6,275.00 OTEC 5,388.00 Mr. Forney recommended acceptance of the bid of Airko. Mr. Cuson moved that the Council accept the Village Manager's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen. Following a discussion of service and whether or not two units might be more energy efficient this motion was withdrawn. Mr. Lodge moved that the Council waive the sealed bid process and direct the Village Manager to abide by the wishes of the Council to get the most energy efficient unit, with the cost not to exceed $5,300.00 The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed 4/1 with Mrs. Jensen dissenting. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL APPROPRIATION FOR BROCKWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY. A request was made by the Library Board of Trustees for an appropriation of $10,000.00 to update, revise and expand the children's and other special collections. This was recommended by the Village Manager to be taken from the existing fund balance. Mr. Cuson moved approval of this appropriation as recommended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING RECREATION POLICIES & COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Because of changes requested in fees and resident/non- resident use, Mr. Lodge moved that this be tabled pending a workshop with the Recreation Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed 3/2 with Mr. Spahn and Mayor O'Connor dissenting. This was set for May 10th. APPOINTMENT TO RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (replacing Terry Cuson) From a list of people who had requested consideration for this committee the following nominations were made: Mr. Lodge nominated Ed Abdella. Mr. Cuson nominated Charles Sammons. 5/3/83 -4- Mrs. Jensen nominated Pat Cocchi. Mr. Abdella withdrew his name in favor of Mr. Sammons. Upon vote Mr. Sammons was elected by four votes with Mrs. Jensen dissenting in favor of Ms. Pat Cocchi. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING BOARD (replacing Kevin O'Connor) From a list of interested citizens Mr. Spahn nominated Barry Asmus to this Board. Mrs. Jensen nominated Tom Laubenthal. Upon vote Mr. Laubenthal was elected by three votes with Mr. Spahn and Mr. Cuson casting two votes for Mr. Asmus. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REVITALIZA- TION TASK FORCE. Mr. Spahn nominated Mayor Lodge to represent Council on this board which was unanimously accepted. CORAL GABLES' REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION IN DOUBLE TAXATION STUDY. Although the Village Manager did not recommend participation, Mr. Lodge thought the Village should join this effort at a cost of $150.00 and moved approval of participation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT: (a) Initiated a new longdistance telephone service contract with Teltec. (b) Will be absent from the office May 18-30, Chief Fletcher will be Acting Manager during this time. (c) Ms. Martha Sue Fox has resigned from the CEB, will be considering replacement at the next meeting. (d) Requests for Village business cards and stationary to be on the next agenda. Mr. Lodge asked that the Manager's Report be itemized on the agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (a) Special Mother's Day Dinner at Club May 8. (b) Scuba Class to begin May 9, Mr. Varney reported. 5/3/83 -5 COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mr. Spahn suggested a workshop meeting to discuss the vacant property north of the Country Club. Also that we should follow the Florida League comments on pending legislation that will affect municipalities and make our position known to the Legislature. Mr. Lodge complimented the Mayor on his first Council meeting. Also asked for Country Club Advisory Board minutes. Mrs. Jensen reported that the Dade League of Cities Legislative Committee is working on these issues. Mr. Cuson stated that he had enjoyed his first meeting on Council, also that he wanted to extend congratulations to the new officers of the Property Owners Association: Ken Cutchens, President Walter Simon, Vice President Leslie Weisen, Treasurer Jean Cuson, Secretary PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Ken Cutchens thanked Ed Abdella for his promotion of Police Appreciation Day. $1,000 was presented to the Police Department from last year and there will be another $1,000 for this year. Mr. Jim Stuart thanked the Council on behalf of the Library Board for the appropriation and extended appreciation to the new "Friends of the Library" group. Mr. Mel Roberts asked that the handicap parking spaces at the Club be enforced. It was noted that the fines are being increased to $150.00 ADJOURNMENT: 8:55 p.m. APPROVED: Kevin . O'Connor, Mayor Village Clerk