11-01-1983 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 1, 1983
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on November 1, 1983, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with
the following Council members present:
Mayor Kevin O'Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Terry Cuson
Absent: Robert J. Lodge
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.
PRESENTATION: Mr. John Hoerber, a resident of Miami Shores
and a Veteran of World War II Battle of the Bulge, attended in Clervaux,
Luxembourg, the dedication of a monument to the American G.I.'s who par-
ticipated in the Battle. On this occasion Mr. Hoerber presented the Lord
Mayor of Clervaux with congratulatory letters from Governor Graham,
Florida Senators and the Mayor of Miami Shores. In turn a water coloring
of the Clervaux City Hall, a castle dating back to 1381, was sent to Mayor
O'Connor and presented at this meeting.
MINUTES: (a) Council Meeting 10/18/83 - approved as written by
motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr. Spahn
and passed unanimously.
(b) Beautification Committee 10/11/83, receipt acknowledged.
(c) Planning & Zoning Board 10/27/83.
MOTOR POOL FENCE.
A recommendation was made by the Village Manager to
accept the low bid of $4,086.00 made by Best Fence Co.
for installation of a fence around the motor pool at
the Public Works Dept. Mr. Cuson moved approval of
the bid of $4,086.00 from Best Fence Co. to enclose
the motor pool area. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Jensen and passed unanimously.
PROPERTY NORTH OF THE COUNTRY CLUB.
Following receipt of a layout and survey report on the
5.42 acres, prepared by McIntosh Associates, with
estimated costs of development, Mr. Forney, in a report
to Council, requested direction as to proceeding
as well as approval for a new land appraisal.
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Council members discussed whether or not an
updated appraisal should be secured before a
public hearing is held to find out how the public
feel about selling a portion of the land.
Mr. Cuson moved the Council set a date for a public
hearing on this issue. Mayor O'Connor passed the
gavel to Mrs. Jensen and seconded the motion and
it passed 4/1 with Mrs. Jensen dissenting as she
stated she is opposed to any proposed sale of the land.
It was suggested that the hearing be held in January
at either the Community Center or the Country Club
depending on availability, to be decided at the next
meeting.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST TO COVER PARKING METERS DURING CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAYS
The Chamber request to cover parking meters was approved by
motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF PAY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN, revised per workshop 10/11/83.
Mrs. Jensen questioned the freezing of salaries when employees
reach the top of their pay ranges. Mr. Forney stated such cases
could be considered at the biannual review by Council or more
frequently if recommended by the Village Manager.
Mr. Cuson asked about the paragraph permitting the Village
Manager to create new positions. Mr. Forney stated that
this is controlled by budget appropriations. The Pay &
Classification Plan was then approved unanimously by motion
made by Mr. Cuson and seconded by Mr. Spahn.
SPECIAL PAY INCREASES.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended the following
pay increases:
Public Works Director from $27,450.28 to 29,979.40.
Finance Director from $28,933.32 to 30,046.80.
Village Clerk from $24,245.52 to 25,000.00.
Pool Manager from $16,622.32 to 17,527.40.
Garage Foreman from $19,136.00 to 19,760.00.
Mrs. Jensen moved approval of these special pay increases.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed by three
affirmative votes as Mr. Cuson was absent during this vote.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT.
Fran Farina, President of the Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce,
reported to Council primary areas of review for the proposed
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Downtown Redevelopment Board, as outlined in her letter of
October 27, 1983, and suggested a workshop with all inter-
ested parties. Mr. Cuson moved that the Council instruct
the Village Manager to set up a workshop on this subject, as soon
as possible. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and
passed unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT:
(a) FPE negotiations - contract negotiations at a standstill,
no contract as of now.
(b) Golf carts - reported there are 4 years remaining on the
existing contract for the carts, which is not satisfactory.
A new contract is being proposed with a new fleet of
carts that will be within the framework of the existing
contract. It was suggested by Mr. Spahn that one of
the new carts be available for trial prior to signing
the contract.
(c) Club membership report - as of 11/1/83, 982 members.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(a) Children's Book Week at Library beginning Sat., Nov. 12,
with Book Fair, Costume contest, sidewalk drawings,
food & craft booths.
(b) Mayor's Task Force Ball - Nov. 19.
(c) Special events at the Country Club during November.
(d) Fraternal Order of Police Barbecue Nov. 20, 1983, see
Police Dept. employees for tickets - $6.00.
(e) Village Blood Drive Nov. 30, at Community Center,
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mr. Cuson commended Bob Robinette and Cheryl Patton on their
marketing program at the Club. Presented on behalf of the
Mayor a proclamation for Culturefest at FIU. Congratulated
our younger citizens who attended the U.S. Open Karate Tournament.
Mayor O'Connor announced that Thursday, November 3 is
Evelyn Hernandez' 25th birthday (Neighbors reporter).
Mrs. Jensen said she had read in the paper that we could
get the trains to stop whistling, and asked for a comment on
this. Mr. Forney reported we are presently recording the
times the whistling is taking place, that we are not in a
position to enforce the ordinance at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Sig Derman asked about details of the golfing agreement
with the Sheraton Bal Harbour. Mr. Forney stated this is
on file.
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Mr. Ed Abdella announced that the Recreation Advisory
Committee is having a wine & cheese party at the Recreation
Center on December 2nd, to raise funds for team expenses,
donation $5.00.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:50 p.m.
Vil age Clerk
Kevin O'Connor
Mayor
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