01-03-1984 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 3, 1984
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on January 3, 1984, 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 Dr. Harold A.
Davenport of the Miami Shores Community Church, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION:
Mayor O'Connor presented the following contest winners with
Certificates of Appreciation for their outstanding Christmas
lighting displays:
Mr. George Gomez
973 N. E. 96th Street
Mr. George Bergen
94 N. E. 102nd Street
Mr. Alan Rodgers
140 N. W. 104th Street
Mr. Ed Bondy
269 N. E. 100th Street
MINUTES: (a) Council meeting of 12/20/83 - approved as written
by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mrs. Jensen
and passed unanimously.
ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT - FY83
Mr. Tom Jennings of Coopers & Lybrand, highlighted
the financial report for the year ending September
30, 1983, as well as the report to Council on current
year's findings and recommendations, with response
by the Finance Director.
Mr. Cuson moved that the Council accept the audit report
from Coopers & Lybrand for the fiscal year 1983. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously.
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POLICE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS - El Portal and Biscayne Park
Mr. Forney reported that this agreement had been approved by
the Village Attorney. In the discussion that followed Mr.
Lodge advised that North Miami would also like to join us.
As to the present request Mr. Cuson moved that the Village
Manager be authorized to enter into the mutual agreements
as presented for El Portal and Biscayne Park. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lodge.
Mayor O'Connor brought up the question of insurance coverage
on employees of other municipalities serving in our community.
Mr. Fann was asked to check into this prior to signing any
agreements. The motion was passed unanimously.
Mr. Lodge then moved that the Village Manager be permitted to
enter into a police mutual aid agreement with the City of North
Miami. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULATIONS ON RESIDENTIAL PARKING - second reading.
Following the required public notice this ordinance was
approved on second reading by motion made by Mr. Cuson,
seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously, same being entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 463-84
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF REGULA-
TIONS BEING A PART OF ARTICLE IV OF APPENDIX
A -ZONING, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
IN REGARD TO OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE FOR DWELLINGS.
RESOLUTION ON HANDICAPPED DISCRIMINATION
As a new requirement for Federal Revenue Sharing funds certain
handicap policies and provisions must be implemented by October,
1984. A resolution was presented to initiate compliance with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Upon motion made
by Mr. Lodge,:.:. seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously,
said resolution being:
RESOLUTION NO. 766-84
A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE A.'POLICY:OF THE:VILLAGE
OF MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA, AGAINST HANDICAPPED
DISCRIMINATION.
Mr. Forney advised that we will have three years to plan and
finance any reconstruction.
CORPORATE CLUB MEMBERSHIP - Alexander Hotel, 5225 Collins Avenue
In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended, in an effort to
increase golf play, entering into an agreement with the
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Alexander Hotel for a Corporate Membership similar to
the one we have with the Sheraton Bal Harbour, with an
annual fee of $500.00, plus an up front deposit of $500.00
to cover costs of their players. This proposal was also
approved by the Club Advisory Board. After discussion
Mr. Spahn moved that the agreement with the Alexander
Hotel be approved. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen
and passed unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT:
(a) Handicapped Discrimination Policy - announcement for TV.
Reported that Mr. J. D. Varney had been assigned
responsibility for this program.
(b) Set date for Country Club finance discussion at next
Council meeting of January 17, as an agenda item at
that time, with recommendations.
(c) Introduced Mr. Steven Rubenstein, Planning intern to
work with Downtown Revitalization Board.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(a) Superbowl Sunday at the Club - January 22nd.
(b) Greek Night at the Club - January 27th.
(c) Recreation Dept. announcements: 1. Jan. 5 - new Beginning
Bridge Class. 2. Jan. 12 - Basketball game
with Horace Mann Jr. High.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mr. Cuson stated that the Recreation Dept. needs parents to
assist in transporting kids to soccer games; complimented
the State of Florida for three bowl games with super compliments
to the Hurricanes.
Mrs. Jensen wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Ed Bondy complained about the difficulty in mailing a
letter from your car when the boxes are in an area that
prohibits parking at any time.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:20 p.m.
Kevin O'Connor, Mayor
Village Clerk