06-21-1983 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 21, 1983
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on June 21, 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 Father John
McLaughlin of St. Martha's Catholic Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MINUTES:
(a) Council meeting of June 7, 1983 - approved as written by
motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and
passed unanimously.
(b) Code Enforcement Board - 6/9/83, received.
(c) Country Club Advisory Board - 6/1/83, received.
(d) Country Club Advisory Board - 6/8/83, received.
(e) Beautification Committee - 6/8/83, received.
(f) Recreation Advisory Committee - 5/16/83, received.
METRO RAIL MEETING - Report from Councilwoman Jensen.
Mrs. Jensen read a report she had presented to the Citizens
Transportation Committee at a public hearing of June 13, 1983
to consider proposed corridors for a continuation of the Metro
Rail into northeast Dade County. The proposed route along
Biscayne Boulevard was the one being opposed by Miami Shores,
as well as any other corridor through Miami Shores Village.
Mrs. Jensen also reported that on July 19 a site selection will
be brought before the County Commission. The next area meeting
will be held on June 23rd at the McDonald Center in North Miami
Beach. Mayor O'Connor and Councilman Cuson stated they would
attend.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Approval was requested for the purchase of new furniture
for the Police Department on a low bid quotation submitted
by The Board Room in the amount of $3310.75. Mr. Lodge
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moved to award the bid to the Board Room for $3310.75.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously.
PROPOSAL FOR RECIPROCAL SUMMER COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIPS WITH
QUAYSIDE AND THE PLAYBOY CLUB.
Mr. Forney recommended accepting the Club Manager's proposal
for entering into reciprocal agreements with Quayside and
the Playboy Club for summer golf memberships on a daily fee
basis. Mr. Robinette made a report to Council on the need
for increasing golf play during the summer months with the
added advantages of widespread publicity.
Mr. Cuson stated that the reciprocal agreements as presented
and sanctioned by our citizens are in the best interest of our
citizens and moved for approval. Mr. Lodge seconded the
motion based on the fact that this was recommended by the
Advisory Board. Mr. Spahn was of the opinion that the Council
was moving too fast and that this is limiting the availability
of the course to the people of Miami Shores, that it would
make it practically wide open. Mr. Cuson argued in favor of
the agreements to generate the needed revenue for extended
facilities and that as a temporary basis it would be good
for the Village. The question was called and the motion passed
4/1 with Mrs. Jensen dissenting.
NON -AGENDA ITEM:
RESOLUTION ON PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Councilwoman Jensen made the following statement: "Mr. Mayor,
I would like to move for a suspension of the rules in order
for me to place on the agenda a resolution concerning the vital
subject of public education which would then be considered by
the Council." The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed
4/1 with Mr. Lodge dissenting. Mrs. Jensen then read the
resolution and moved for its adoption. Mr. Cuson seconded the
motion.
Dr. Leonard Britton, Superintendent of Dade County Schools, and
Mrs. Jane McAliley, School Board member, were present to
report on the legislative action taken to date and ask for
support of the Governor's program for more money for public
education. After further discussion a roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Mr. Spahn Yes
Mr. Lodge No, based on method of presentation
and the fact that he does not
have sufficient information
on this resolution.
Mrs. Jensen Yes
Mr. Cuson Yes
Mayor O'Connor Yes
The motion passed 4/1 with Mr. Lodge dissenting, said resolution being:
RESOLUTION NO. 759-83
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING SUPPORT OF GOVERNOR
GRAHAM'S EDUCATION PROGRAM.
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SECURITY FENCE AT COUNTRY CLUB.
Mr. Robinette reported on costs for erecting a fence around
the parking lot at the Club. A summary of the bids:
1. Vinyl coated chainlink
2. Vinyl coated chainlink
3. Wood fencing
4. Ornamental steel picket
5. Masonry block & stucco
$12,245.00
7,236.00
12,234.00
36,750.00
59,850.00
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In discussing cost and methods of securing the parking lot
Mr. Forney reported that he had met with a representative of
the Fla. DOT concerning Boulevard access at 99th Street with
the possibility of a traffic light at 10th Avenue. He also
suggested a thick hedge as an alternate to a fence.
Mr. Lodge moved that this subject be tabled until the Village
Manager has made a further report. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MONTH FOR APPOINTMENTS.
A resolution was presented to designate the month of September
for appointments to boards and committees, except as otherwise
provided. After discussion of the intent some members of
Council felt it was not necessary and the resolution was
withdrawn.
APPROVAL OF AD FOR CONVENTION ISSUE - MUNICIPAL RECORD.
An invitation was received from the Florida League of Cities to
take an ad in the convention issue of the Municipal Record.
The cost of an ad similar to the one purchased last year is
$62.00. Upon motion made by Mr. Lodge and seconded by Mr. Spahn
the cost of this ad was unanimously approved.
DADE LEAGUE OF CITIES GENERAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER 6/29/83.
The following Council members stated they would attend:
Mrs. Jensen
Mr. Cuson
Mayor O'Connor
Mr. Forney recommended transfer of money from the Contingency
Fund if necessary which was approved by motion made by Mr.
Cuson, seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Investment report.
Financial reports - Country Club.
Membership report - Country Club.
Tool shed bids - Recreation Dept. Mr. Forney reported
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that the bids were higher than the amount budgeted and
as a result they decided to refinish the existing shed
instead of building a new one.
(e) Reported the resignation of Gary Gussman, Athletic
Supervisor.
(f) Work on the racquetball courts has started.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
4th of July Spectacular at Country Club.
Block Party at Country Club, July 16.
Council workshop on 5.4 acres, cancelled for 6/22.
Next Metro Rail meeting 6/23/83.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mr. Spahn asked for a workshop on the Country Club proposed dues
schedule, suggested that the budget should be reviewed with
needs for revenue before dues schedule is considered.
Mrs. Jensen reported on attending the Biscayne Park 50th Anniversary
Parade on June 18, 1983.
Mr. Cuson reported that he was honored to have been a judge in the
Miss Biscayne Park contest, suggested similar contest for
Miami Shores.
Credited his phone call to Elaine Gordon in Tallahassee
responsible for getting DOT here to look at a traffic light
on Biscayne Blvd.
Complimented PTSA for being at this meeting to support the
education issue.
Commended Gary Gussman on the job that he has done for the
Village.
Commended Country Club Advisory Board on Club operation.
Mayor O'Connor reported that in the Florida Mathematics Competition
open to all public, private & parochial elementary schools
in the State, we in Miami Shores should be proud that for
the second year in a row, St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
finished first in this Statewide competition, - an unbeliev-
ably outstanding achievement.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Swan, Chairman of the Advisory Board, commented on
(1) membership dues increase a must and wanted to meet with
the Council on this, as well as the sale of the 5.4 acres,
and (2) security at the Club, a necessity to be considered in
the next budget.
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Mrs. Betty McCoy, President of the M.S. PTA, thanked the
Council for the resolution on education.
WORKSHOP- on property north of the Country Club, set for Monday,
June 27th at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 p.m.
M. Antoinette Vigneron
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Kevin O'Connor
Mayor