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06-07-1983 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL June 7, 1983 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on June 7, 1983, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with the following Council members present: Mayor Kevin O'Connor Elspeth Jensen Robert J. Lodge Herbert Spahn, Jr. Terry Cuson Absent: None Also present: L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Mr. Mel Roberts followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES. (a) Council meeting of May 17, 1983 - Mr. Cuson asked that the minutes be corrected as follows: that the Village Attorney was out of town and represented by Mr. Yates, and that on page 3, para. 3, his dissenting vote was because "he did not agree with the low fee schedule for non-resident gymnasts". Mr. Lodge moved the minutes be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. (b) Country Club Advisory Board - 5/11/83, received. (c) Historic Preservation Board - 5/16/83, received. (d) Planning Board - 5/26/83.- received. PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS/DENIALS. Meeting of 5/26/83, Item 2. Signs for Chevron Station, 9601 N. E. 2nd Ave. Two additional signs, not to exceed 12 sq. ft. in size, were approved by the Planning & Zoning Board for further action by the Council. Mr. Lodge moved that the decision of the Planning & Zoning Board be upheld. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. Same meeting, Item 4. Fence variance for William L. Gray, III, 9300 North Bayshore Drive. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended a 6" variance be granted to permit a 4 ft. fence around a pool in the front yard of Mr. Gray's property, to be of either ornamental iron or masonry. After a review of this request Mrs. Jensen moved that the variance recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously. 6/7/83 -2- HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. Mrs. Marty Stofik, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Board, reported that the Board had recommended historic landmark designation on the following properties: (1) the Barnott home at 9301 N. E. 9th Place and (2) the former Mercer building at 9545 N. E. 2nd Ave. However, neither of these owners wished to accept the designation as they felt it would restrict their use of the property in the future. Mr. Lodge moved that action on these properties be tabled. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously. The Village Manager was instructed to notify the persons involved. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT. The 35th Annual library report was submitted and reviewed by Mr. James Stuart, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Lodge moved that the report be accepted with appreciation to the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously. LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT. A recommendation was received from the Library Board of Trustees for the re -appointment of Mr. Thomas Bartlett for a five-year term. Mr. Cuson moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Trustees of the Brockway Library and re -appoint Mr. Bartlett to another term. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. COUNTRY CLUB FENCE AROUND PARKING LOT -Councilman Spahn. Mr. Spahn introduced this subject and urged that a fence be provided immediately with the cost to be divided between the Country Club and the Village. Discussion followed as to the area to be fenced and the type of fencing. In conclusion the Village Manager and Club Manager were requested to look into something aesthetically pleasing, with police input on the areas to be fenced, for the next meeting. DADE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN- Mayor O'Connor Mayor O'Connor reported that he had attended a meeting of the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee who are securing public input on plans for the next corridor of the Metrorail. The Mayor learned that one of the five different proposed corridors is along the FEC right-of-way, which is not obtainable, or along Biscayne Blvd. A public hearing will be held on June 13, 7:30 p.m. at the McDonald Center, North Miami Beach, and inasmuch as he will be out 6/7/83 -3- of town on that date Mayor O'Connor asked Mrs. Jensen to attend the meeting with a delegation of residents to oppose any location going through Miami Shores. Mr. Lodge moved the passage of an emergency resolution opposing any corridor of the Metrorail going through Miami Shores Village. Various points were offered for inclusion in the wording of this resolution which was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously, said resolution being: RESOLUTION N0. 758-83 A RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REQUESTING THEM NOT TO PLAN FOR A METRORAIL LINE THROUGH MIAMI SHORES OR BISCAYNE BOULEVARD OR THROUGH ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE VILLAGE. RESOLUTION ON APPORTIONMENT OF STATE GAS TAX. In a report to Council Mr. Forney stated that the County intends to pass a local gas tax and with an Interlocal Agreement cities can expect a much better distribution of the proceeds than would be available through the State formula if no agreement is made with the County. Mr. Lodge moved approval of the resolution authorizing and directing the Village Manager to enter into an Inter- local Agreement with Dade County to obtain a portion of the local option gas tax. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn. After discussion the motion passed 4/1 with Mr. Cuson dissenting as he felt approval of the resolution would indirectly sanction the 44 tax which he could not support. Said resolution is entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 757-83 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DADE COUNTY AND OTHER MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A PORTION OF THE 4it LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 336.025, FLA. STATUTES. BISCAYNE PARK 50th ANNIVERSARY. An invitation was received from Mayor Burke for the Council to attend the Biscayne Park 50th Anniversary celebration festivities on Saturday, June 18, 1983. Mrs. Jensen will attend on behalf of Mayor O'Connor, as well as Councilman Cuson. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT. (a) Budget dates - reported problems in meeting deadlines but first workshop is scheduled for July 12. (b) Progress report on Police Dept. renovation - final inspection report made this week resulting in some corrections to be made, which should be accomplished by the end of the week. -4 - ANNOUNCEMENTS: (a) Fathers Day June 19 - special dinner at Club. (b) Summer Youth Program - highlighted by Mr. J. D. Varney. Mr. Lodge commended Mr. Varney on the summer program brochure. Mayor O'Connor also commended the Recreation Department on the Art Competition that was held last week. Mrs. Jensen added her thanks to the Recreation Department for the well executed Memorial Day services. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mr. Lodge had another raccoon story. Mrs. Jensen reminded everyone of Flag Day, June 14th. Mr. Cuson announced a barbecue picnic to be held at Rec Center next Saturday for athletic participants, hosted by North Miami General Hospital and Recreation Dept. Mr. Cuson also asked why we did not get donations for our fireworks display. Commended Mr. LuBien on his presentation before Property Owners Assoc., also commended Mr. Robinette on finally including Espresso coffee on the Club menu. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Mr. Ken Cutchens, as President of the Property Owners Assoc., presented Sgt. Koons, representing the Police Dept., with a check for $1,000 as proceeds of the Police Appreciation Day. Mrs. Marty Stofik, on behalf of the Mayor's Community Task Force, presented a book to Mr. Robert Lodge for donation to the Brockway Memorial Library in his honor as Mayor of Miami Shores 1981-83. The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. A,' PROV Kevin Connor Mayo r M. Antoinette Vigneron Village Clerk 6/7/83