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07-0-1983 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL July 5, 1983 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on July 5, 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 Rev. Matthew Kerestes of the Advent Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES: (a) Council meeting of June 21, 1983 - The Village Clerk advised that on the bottom of Page 2. the resolution No. 759-83 and title had been overlooked which has been added to the original minutes. Mr. Lodge moved that the minutes be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and carried unanimously. (b) Council workshop of June 27, 1983 -approved by motion made by Mr. Lodge, seconded by Mr. Spahn and carried. Acknowledged receipt of the following: (c) Historic Preservation Board 6/20/83. (d) Planning & Zoning Board 6/23/83. (e) Recreation Advisory Committee 5/20/83. (f) Beautification Committee 6/22/83. Concerning the Beautification Committee minutes Mrs. Jensen reported, in regard to the proposed removal of the Oak trees on N. E. 2nd Ave., that these trees were chosen by the Village and provided and planted by Dade County, that they did not belong to the Village. Mr. Cuson felt the Village Manager and Mr. Benton should drop the issue, that these trees were very attractive and should not be removed. PLANNING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS: (a) Minutes of 6/23/83, Item 2. A request was made by Mr. Fred Borman, new owner of Tropical Chevrolet, 8880 Biscayne Blvd., for approval of a 70 ft. flagpole with a 20 x 30 ft. flag. The Board approved a 50 ft. 7/5/83 -2- flagpole with a proportionately smaller flag. Mr. Borman presented a revised sketch of the installation as approved by the Planning Board. Mr. Lodge moved that the decision of the Planning & Zoning Board be upheld. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed 4/1 with Mr. Cuson dissenting. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS for Historic Landmark Designation: (a) 349 N. E. 93rd Street, owners - Mr. & Mrs. John Bucki. Mrs. Marty Stofik, Chairman of the Board, gave a report on the history of this two-story Mediterranean home which included consent of the owner for the landmark designation. Mr. Cuson moved that this home be given a Landmark Designation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously. (b) 1245 N. E. 96th Street, owner - Nancy J. Flack. Two-story Mediterranean style home, owner consent given. Mr. Cuson moved approval for Landmark Designation on this home. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. (c) 548 Grand Concourse, owners - Mr. & Mrs. Richard Johnson. Two-story Georgian structure, 1920 design, owner consent given. Mr. Cuson moved approval for Landmark Designation of the home at 548 Grand Concourse. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. (d) 1051 N. E. 92nd Street, owner - Mrs. Carmen Smith. Oxar Homestead. Because the present owner is contemplating the sale of this home she has delayed consent for landmark designation. The Board recommended that the Council approve the location as an historical site to cover the land and trees. Mr. Spahn suggested that it go back to the Board and the Council will act on it after Board approval with owner consent. Mr. Lodge moved that this item be tabled. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously. RECOMMENDATION ON BID FOR OFFICE ADDITION AT PUBLIC WORKS. In compliance with the sealed bid procedure the following bids were received for construction of an office addition to the Public Works Department: 7/5/83 -3- Company Amount PATCHARD & CO., INC. $14,900.00 (withdrawn) AAIEM CONST. CORP. 19,400.00 SCI (Southern Const. Intl.) 21,494.00 MATTHEW J. DiFRANCO 26,950.00 CATHEY CONTRACTORS, INC. 28,170.00 CENTURY CONSTRUCTION (no bid) In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended acceptance of the bid of Aaiem Construction Corp. in the amount of $19,400.00, even though it exceeds the budgeted amount by a little over $1,000.00, as there is sufficient monies in the Public Works budget to cover the overrun. Mr. Lodge moved that the bid be awarded to the Aaiem Construction Corporation in the amount of $19,400.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously. SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CHANGE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. At a workshop meeting of 6/27/83 the Council generally agreed to consider residential development on a part of the 5.42 acres north of the Country Club. As a result of this decision and in accordance with F.S. 163.318(7)(b) concerning Comprehensive Land Use Plans, Mr. Lodge moved that the Council hold a public hearing on August 16th to consider changing the land use category on the 5.42 acres north of the Country Club from "parks and recreation" to "residential". The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn. Mrs. Jensen asked if this should go to the Planning Board and Mr. Forney said it was not necessary. The motion was then passed unanimously. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT: (a) Police addition - three items holding up final completion - (1) cell doors- which have been modified; (2) design problem with the air conditioning system, Greenleaf-Telesca will make correction on this; and (3) the lockers have not been installed yet, promised for Friday, and then there only remains the clean-up. It is estimated that we should be able to start moving in some time this month. (b) Racquetball courts - construction progressing. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (a) Block Party - Country Club 7/16/83. (b) First budget workshop 7/12/83 - for Library budget and other special requests. Second budget workshop - 7/14/83. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Mrs. Jensen thought the 4th of July celebration at the Club was magnificent. 7/5/83 -4- Mr. Cuson recognized the honors won by the Miami Shores Karate students at the World Championship meet held at the Omni. Complimented the Country Club , the Miami Shores Property Owners and the Recreation Dept. on 4th of July celebra- tion. Complimented the Mayor on being installed on the Board of the Dade League and Mrs. Jensen for her service on the League Board. Mayor O'Connor reported on public action which brought about a revised proposal for the Metrorail extension which is not to go east of I-95, as well as odr education resolution which was circulated to other cities, marking the second time when Miami Shores has taken leadership in community affairs. Commended the Country Club on arrangements for the Mayor's Task Force & PTA reception for the new administrators of the Miami Shores Elementary School. Mr. Lodge recommended that the Mayor give a Mayor's Task Force update. Mr. Cuson asked that Crime Watch reports be sent to Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Ed Abdella asked for details on the reciprocal arrangements made with the Playboy Club and Quayside for Country Club privileges. Mayor O'Connor asked the Village Manager to provide better communica- tion on Club business. ADJOURNMENT - 8:20 p.m. M. Antoinette Vigner Village Clerk AP SVED: c, Kevin O'Connor Mayor n