03-06-1984 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
March 6, 1984
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on March 6, 1984, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with the
following Council members present:
Mayor Kevin O'Connor
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Terry Cuson
Absent: Elspeth Jensen
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.
Mayor O'Connor announced that Mrs. Jensen's absence was due to
illness and Mr. Lodge was out of town.
A short recess was called to allow the Council an opportunity to
view the new computer.
MINUTES: (a) Regular Council meeting of 2/21/84 - approved as
mitten by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded
by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
(b) Downtown Revitalization Board 2/16/84, accepted.
(c) Recreation Committee 2/13/84,
(d) Planning & Zoning Board, 2/23/84,
PLANNING BOARD APPROVALS / DENIALS - Meeting of 2/23/84, Item 3.
At the Planning Board meeting of 2/23/84, approval was
granted for a variance on the height and location of
a fence to enclose the yard of L. Graver, 1155 N. E.
103rd Street. This was granted due to the unusual
condition of the property being bounded on three sides
by streets. After a review of the site plan Mr. Cuson
moved that the variance as granted by the Planning
Board be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn
and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE FOR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - Second and final
reading (by title only).
Mr. Spahn moved approval of the ordinance on disposal
of surplus property, as presented and advertised.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed
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unanimously, same being entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 464-84
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I OF SECTION
20 OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES;
DEFINING SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY AND ESTAB-
LISHING PROCEDURE FOR SALE THEREOF.
BID RECOMMENDATION ON CHIPPER FOR PUBLIC WORKS.
A bid recommendation was received for the purchase of
a wood chipper from Asplundh Manufacturing Division
in the low bid amount of $10,300.00, with a trade-in
of $3,000.00, or a net bid of $7,300.00.
The net bid of $7,300.00 from Asplundt Manufacturing
was accepted by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded
by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
PURCHASE OF UTILITY VEHICLE.
Ina report to Council Mr. Forney listed five bids for a
light weight utility vehicle for the golf course. The
low bid was submitted by Pifer International, Inc. for
an E -Z -GO -800 vehicle at a cost of $3,450.00. Accept-
ance of this bid was recommended by the Village Manager
with concurrence by the Club Manager and the Golf Course
Superintendent. A question arose as to whether the Club
was ready to purchase capital improvement items and Mr.
Forney answered that the vehicle was urgently needed and
that the finances were improving. Mr. Spahn moved that we
purchase the E -Z -GO GX-800 vehicle for $3,450.00. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson who added that he would
Bike to see a higher priority put on the curtain (acoustical
panels). Upon vote the motion to purchase the E -Z -GO
vehicle passed unanimously.
PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE CARS.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended the purchase
of two Chevrolets at this time for the Police Department, -
one to replace the canine car, totalled in an accident, and
one in this year's budget for the Chief of Police. Although
Chevrolets were not available on the State purchasing con-
tracts and they are desired for standardizing our fleet,
they could be bought on a sealed bid received by the City
of Hollywood from Kelley Chevrolet of Hallandale.
The price of the unmarked Police package Impala is $10,559.95
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and the marked black and white $10,780.36.
Mr. Spahn moved approval of the two cars as recommended.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously.
Mr. Spahn again asked that fuel consumption be shown on
vehicle bids.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT ON CLUB MEMBERSHIP SUIT.
Mr. Fann reviewed the ruling rendered by Circuit Judge
Tendrich in the suit originated by Arthur Taylor, that
the Resolution granting complimentary memberships to the
Country Club is valid except "to former Council members
for a period of time after their tenure of office has
expired...". Otherwise, the resolution remains in tact.
Further, Mr. Fann was of the opinion that the privileges of
former Council cannot be resusitated, that the order
will be effective 30 days from the date of the judgment,
or March 28, 1984, and he recommended no further action.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
(a) Report that Lawton McCall, former Village Manager, is
in North Shore Hospital.
(b) Anniversaries with the Village - Village Clerk, 2/13/84,
36 years with the Village; Village Manager, 3/1/84,
2 years with the Village.
(c) Announced that Chief Fletcher had been appointed by the
Governor to serve on the Criminal Justice Standards &
Training Committee for the State of Florida.
(d) Downtown Revitalization Board meeting on Barry University
on Thursday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(a) 3/16/84 - St. Patrick's dinner dance at Club.
(b) 3/18/84 - Songs of Broadway at the Club.
(c) A. J. Duhe, Miami Dophins Golf Tournament 3/30/84.
(c) Circus Parade and performances 3/24/84.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mr. Cuson stated they are looking for sponsors for parade
floats, cost $600.00. Call Marty Stofik.
Announced invitation by PTA to attend meeting
at Horace Mann Mar. 13, 7:30 p.m. regarding
proposal to make Horace Mann a Community School.
Mr. Forney reported that we had received replies from 21%
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of our citizens on the downtown revitalization survey.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
None
ADJOURNMENT - 8:15 p.m.
evin O'Connor
Mayor
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Village Clerk