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12-06-1983 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL December 6, 1983 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on December 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., Village Attorney The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Clifford Horvath of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION: Mayor O'Connor presented Fred Lee, upon his retirement at age 70 from his position as Village Hall maintenance and courier service employee, with a plaque in appreciation of his 14 years of dedicated service. MINUTES: (a) Council meeting of 11/15/83 - approved as written by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. Receipt of the following was acknowledged: (b) Beautification Committee 11/8/83. (c) Recreation Advisory Committee 11/15/83. (d) Planning & Zoning Board 11/17/83. (e) Historic Preservation Board 11/21/83. (f) Recreation Advisory Committee 11/29/83. PLANNING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS - None At the Public Hearing of 11/17/83 the Planning Board recommended changes to front yard parking. The pending ordinance on residential parking will be re -written to include these changes. HISTORIC BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS: At the last meeting of the Historic Preservation Board the following houses were recommended for Landmark Designation: (a) 577 N. E. 96th Street, owner - Carl Fabian (formerly the "Camp House") 12/6/83 -2- (a) continued. In the absence of Mrs. Stofik Mr. Dixon reported on the design and history of the house. Upon motion made by Mr. Cuson and seconded by Mrs. Jensen, this house was unanimously approved for Landmark Designation. (b) 152 N. E. 92nd Street, owner - Jose Barrocas Following a review of the history of this house Mrs. Jensen moved that it be approved for Landmark Designation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously. (c) 361 N. E. 101st Street, owner - Sjoerd Leemburg. Following a review of the recommendation on this house Mr. Cuson moved that it be approved for Landmark Designation. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously. Mr. Dixon reported that he had withdrawn his resignation from the Historic Board after deciding he could serve out his term on the Board even with his pending move to Tallahassee. RECOMMENDATION ON ARCHITECT FOR LIBRARY ADDITION. In a report to Council Mr. Forney explained that 14 firms were requested to submit proposals from which 7 were received. Selection was made on assistance of the Dade County Librarian, library work experience and personal interviews. The screening committee composed of the Chairman of the Library Board, Mr. Bob Rossi, a member of the Planning Board,and the Village Manager, unanimously recommended Frasuer Knight Associates as architect for the Library addition. Mr. Cuson moved that the Council accept and approve the recommendation of the Village Manager to engage the firm of Frasuer Knight Associates for the Library addition. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. RECOMMENDATION ON PROPOSAL FOR TOT LOT GAME EQUIPMENT. Mr. Forney reported that the bids on the game equipment had been reconsidered by the Recreation Director and the Recreation Advisory Committee, as requested by Council. It was their recommendation that the bid of Gametime Inc. in the amount of $21,086 be accepted, substituting the pavilion or shelter for two other pieces of play equipment. Mr. Forney also recommended waiving the bid procedures. Mr. Lodge moved that the sealed bid procedures be waived and that the bid be awarded to Gametime in the amount of $21,086. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. A picture of the equipment and planned arrangement will be on display at the Community Center. 12/6/83 -3- RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD. A resolution was presented to Council as directed at the workshop of 11/29/83, creating a 7 -member board to study the N. E. 2nd Avenue business district and develop a downtown revitalization plan in the form of an ordinance for presentation to Council through the Planning Board (Local Planning Agency). The Village Manager recommended that the appointments to the Board be made at the December 20th meeting so the Board can begin work immediately after the beginning of the new year. Mr. Lodge moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson. In the discussion that followed Mr. Cuson asked if the number of persons on this committee would preclude sub -committees. The Village Attorney felt they should be authorized by Council. However, it was agreed that a group of people could be asked to assist or the ordinance could stipulate sub -committees. The motion was then passed unanimously, the resolution being entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 765-83 A RESOLUTION CREATING A DOWNTOWN REVITAL- IZATION BOARD, ESTABLISHING ITS MEMBERSHIP AND FIXING ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE POLICE MOBILE RADIOS. The Chief of Police explained the need for new Police radios at a cost of $13,421.00, with $9,491.00 to be taken from the State Grant for Police equipment and $3,930.00 from the Forfeiture Fund. Mr. Lodge moved that the expenditure of $13,421.00 be approved as requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CHARTER CONCERNING TERMS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS. A resolution was presented to permit an exception to the 8 -year limitation on Council terms so that a candidate with six years could run again, in which case the maximum would be extended to 10 years. Mrs. Jensen was totally opposed to this and reviewed the background of the Charter amendment establishing this limitation which was requested by Council, approved by Council and the voters of Miami Shores. Mr. Spahn concurred with this view and stated he could not support the resolution. Mr. Lodge didn't think it was the intention of the previous Council to limit certain Council members to six year and that the wording of the Charter amendment was ambiguous. Mayor O'Connor thought the amendment was improvident and should be clarified. Mr. Cuson stated that Ms approval appears to be a conflict of interest so he would oppose it for this Council but not for future Councils. Mr. Lodge moved that the resolution be adopted. Mayor O'Connor passed 12/6/83 -4- the gavel to Mrs. Jensen and seconded the motion which upon vote failed to carry by 2/3 with Mr. Cuson, Mrs. Jensen and Mr. Spahn dissenting. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING CHICKEE HUTS - second reading. Mr. Lodge moved that the ordinance be approved on second reading. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed 3/2 with Councilman Cuson and Mayor O'Connor dissenting. NEW GARBAGE AND TRASH ORDINANCE - first reading. In a report to Council Mr. Forney stated there was a need to revise our present ordinance to reflect the new fees, to include also a penalty clause for late payment and other new restrictions. After some discussion on the restrictions of private collectors and on advice of the Village Attorney, the ordinance was approved on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Lodge, seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT. (a) Mr. Forney announced that Mayor O'Connor had been appointed as Vice Chairman of the Urban Administration Committee for the Florida League. (b) Still searching for a Club Manager and a Greens Superintendent; selection of a Greens Superintendent will probably be made in the new few days. (c) Had a meeting with the Special Master in the PBA negotiations who will make his recommendation about the 6th of January. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (a) Tree lighting ceremony 12/8/83, 7 p.m. at Field House. (b) Santa at Community Center 12/17/83, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (c) Library Open House 12/22/83, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (d) Key West Night at Club 12/16/83 at Club, 6-9 p.m. (e) New Year's Eve at the Club 12/31/83, limited reservations. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Mr. Cuson called attention to the Village Blood Drive at the Community Center on December 13; commended the Mayor on his appointment to the Fla. League committee, and commended Ed Abdella on the recent wine and cheese fund raising party for team expenses. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Mr. Joe Lodge asked what is required to get a question on a referendum. Mr. Forney stated he would get this information after the meeting. Mr. Mel Roberts asked about memberships at the Club because the golf play seems to be down. -5 - Mr. Forney stated that we are about 100 members down in golf and will make a report as of December 15 for review at the next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 p.m. 12/6/83 Vi lage Clerk