09-06-1983 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 6, 1983
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on September 6, 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.
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Elwood
Lodge of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MINUTES:
(a) Council meeting 8/16/83 - approved by motion made by Mr.
Lodge, seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously.
(b) Budget workshop 8/8/83 - receipt acknowledged.
(c) Recreation Advisory Board 8/15/83 - " Mrs. Jensen
asked that names of absent members be listed.
(d) Planning & Zoning Board 8/25/83 - receipt acknowledged.
(e) Code Enforcement Board 9/1/83 - "
PLANNING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS:
Meeting of 8/25/83, Item 3. Plans for an addition and
alterations to John Militana's building at 8900 Biscayne
Blvd., were approved by the Board with a variance to
recognize an existing encroachment of the southeast corner
of the building into the required DOT 25 ft. setback.
Mr. Robert Stobs, Chairman of the Board, reported that
the variance was approved on the peculiar and unusual
position of the lot. Mr. Lodge moved that the action of
the Board be upheld. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Jensen and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF NEW PAY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN.
With a report to Council Mr. Forney attached a Pay and
Classification study prepared by Long Associates, in
which they recommend elimination of the current "step"
system, replacing it with pay "ranges", as well as
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certain changes in entry level and top -out pay.
Mr. Forney asked for Council approval of plan details
on Pages 10 through 12 and Tables II and III. Mrs. Carolyn
Long of Long Associates, was present to explain how the
survey was made and answer any questions. Mr. Forney
added that the FPE had settled at 3% plus the new pay plan.
Mr. Spahn felt this should be reviewed at a workshop and
moved to table action on the plan pending the scheduling
of a workshop. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and
passed 4/1 with the Mr. Lodge dissenting.
Mr. Forney asked if he could go ahead with the 3% as of
October 1 and the Council agreed that it had been approved.
The WORKSHOP was scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 1983,
at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF LAND SURVEY ON 5.42 ACRES.
Pursuant to recent Council action Mr. Forney had secured
an estimate from the firm of Donald W. McIntosh & Associates
for a survey of the 5.42 acres as itemized in the proposal
letter of August 23, 1983, for a sum of $1250.00.
Mr. Cuson argued that following a change in the Comprehensive
Plan this was the direct succession toward the sale of the
property. Mr. Spahn was of the opinion that this would
answer a lot of questions as to the optimum use of the land.
A motion was made by Mr. Lodge for approval of $1250.00 to
be taken from the contingency fund for the McIntosh survey
on the 5.42 acres. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and
passed 3/2 with Mr. Cuson and Mrs. Jensen dissenting.
BID RECOMMENDATION - FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC WORKS.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended acceptance of
the low bid of Cherokee Equipment Sales & Service Company
in the amount of $26,827.28. Mr. Lodge moved that the bid
be awarded to the Cherokee company in the amount of
$26,827.28. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and
passed unanimously.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2-22, VILLAGE CODE.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended amending the
Village Code, Section 2-22, concerning Code Enforcement
Board members, to pro'vfde for removal of a Board member
and that this provision be incorporated for all Boards.
An ordinance was presented for first reading that amends
Section 2-22, as proposed by the Village Manager.
Mr. Lodge moved approval plus similiar action for all other
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Boards. Mayor O'Connor turned the gavel over to Mrs.
Jensen and seconded the motion.
After discussion by Council members and Mr. Ken Cutchens,
CEB member, who questioned the legality of the action,
the vote was called with the following results:
Mr. Spahn Yes
Mr. Lodge Yes
Mayor O'Connor Yes
Mr. Cuson Yes
Mrs. Jensen No
The motion to approve the ordinance on first reading was
passed 4/1.
POLL COUNCIL ON ATTENDANCE AT METRO RAIL DEMONSTRATION
A letter was received from Mr. John Greene of the County
Manager's office, inviting the Council to enjoy a demonstra-
tion ride on METRORAIL on September 17, 1983. No Council
members were free to make the trip.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
(a) Mr. Forney reported that the tree planting on N. E.
6th Avenue was completed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(a) 9/8/83, Thurs., first public hearing on FY 84 budget,
Community Center, 7:30 p.m.
(b) 9/14/83, Wed., final hearing on FY 84 budget, Village
Hall, 7:30 p.m.
(c) 9/24/83, UNITY DAY, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
(d) 9/24/83, OPEN HOUSE, Police Station 12-3 p.m.
(e) 9/30/83, Dues party, C.C., free buffet & drinks
for paid-up members.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mrs. Jensen thanked everyone who had inquired about her husband,
and reported that he is now recuperating at home.
Mr. Cuson asked everyone to rethink about statements made
against the Property Owners Association in that it was
composed of many good hardworking citizens and the
association should not be chastised for the actions of a
few members. Mr. Cuson added that it appears that the Council
is working on a property sale (of the 5.42 acres).
Mayor O'Connor stated in regard to a former question on
rebuttal that we conduct our debates so that there will be
Council comment, public comment, Council response and a
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vote and he wanted to say publicly that that has
historically been the position of this Council
and will remain so as long as he has the chair.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Ed Abdella, 9304 N. E. 9th P1., complained about the
number of dogs running loose in the Village.
Mr. Spahn suggested that the Animal Control Office be
informed of this problem.
ADJOURNMENT:
9:40 p.m.
Village Clerk
Kevin O'Connor
Mayo r
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