03-20-1984 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
March 20, 1984
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on March 20, 1984, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with the
following Council members present:
Also present:
Mayor Kevin O'Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Robert J. Lodge
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Terry Cuson
L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Matthew
Kerestes of the Advent Lutheran Church, followed by the pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES:
(a) Council meeting of 3/6/84 - approved as written
by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr. Spahn
and passed unanimously.
(b) Historic Preservation Board 2/27/84 accepted.
(c) Beautification Committee 2/28/84 -
(d) Code Enforcement Board 3/1/84 -
(e) Revitalization Board 3/8/84 -
(f) Planning & Zoning Board 3/8/84 -
PLANNING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS - Meeting 3/8/84:
Item 2. The Board approved the use of fiberglass
shingles to reroof the home of Alan Cuadros, 47 N. W.
100th Terr., which was originally constructed with
wood shingles. The approval was based on an engineer's
report that the house as constructed will not support
a cement tile roof. Mr. Lodge moved that the decision
of the Planning & Zoning Board be upheld. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously.
Item 3A. A foyer addition for the home of Morton
Lefkowitz, 9405 N. E. 9th Avenue, was approved by
the Planning Board after it had been redesigned using
masonry construction, with a non -tile roof section to
conform to the existing roof. Mr. Spahn moved that the
Planning Board action be upheld. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously.
Both of these roofs were non -conforming and had to be
approved as a variance.
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PLANNING BOARD contd.
Item 4. 5.42 acres north of the Country Club.
3/20/84
The Board approved amending the Future Land Use
Map in the Comprehensive Plan to show the 5.42
acres north of the Country Club as "Parks and
Recreation".
In order to comply with the requirements for making
changes to the Comprehensive Plan a public hearing
was scheduled for this item at the regular Council meeting of
4/17/84, with proper notification to be given the
public.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD.
At the last meeting of the Historic Preservation Board the
following homes were recommended for Landmark Designation:
313 N. E. 92nd Street - Mr. & Mrs. Donald McIntosh, owners.
Following Mrs. Stofik's review of the historic qualities
of this home Mr. Spahn moved to accept the recommendation
for Landmark Designation. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Cuson and passed unanimously.
357 N. E. 92nd Street - Mr. Thomas Beck, owner.
Following a review of this home Mr. Cuson moved that it
be given Landmark Designation. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS TO FINE ARTS COMMISSION.
From a list of nine candidates the following committee was
selected by ballot vote, with terms as indicated:
Phyllis G. Blanco
Kathy Anderson
Carol Marafioti
Jean Cuson
Ron Marrocco
Peggy Baker
Margarita Courtney
3 yrs.
II
2 yrs.
1 yr.
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Mr. Lodge moved approval of the above committee and terms.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS TO HANDICAPPED COMMITTEE.
Mayor O'Connor suggested deferring action on this item
until more applicants are secured for this committee.
Mr. Cuson moved to table. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Jensen and passed unanimously.
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APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD.
A letter was received from Mr. James Stuart, President of
the Library Board, recommending the appointment of Mr.
James Condit to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Mr. Bartlett. Mrs. Jensen moved the appointment of
Mr. Condit as recommended by the Library Board. The motion
failed for lack of a second.
Discussion followed concerning the advertising of this
vacancy. Mr. Spahn felt that everyone should be given
an opportunity to apply for the appointment. Mr. Cuson
moved to table. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and
passed 4/1 with Mrs. Jensen. A notice will be put in the next
Village Hall News.
RENEWAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACT.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney stated that the group
health contract with International Medical Centers -HMO expires
4/ 1/84. A renewal contract has been submitted which
increases rates by 27%: individual rate is increased from
$71.00 to $90.17; dependent coverage, single dependent from
$59.00 to $74.93, two or more dependents from $97.50 to
$123.83 per month. After consulting with other insurance
agents Mr. Forney felt these rates were not out of line
and recommended acceptance of the new contract. Mr. Lodge
moved that the Manager be authorized to enter into the
contract with IMC -HMO for another year. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Cuson. Because most of our contracts are
on a fiscal year basis Mr. Spahn asked if we could get
this for 18 months (to effect a termination date on October
1), and Mr. Forney stated he would inquire about this. The
motion passed unanimously.
REIMBURSEMENT FOR LOSS OF AUTO.
Mr. Forney reported on the need to reimburse Police Officer
Glen Cosner for his car which was totalled while responding
to an emergency situation. The amount recommended for
reimbursement was $1,000.00 with the funds to be provided
from the Insurance Reserve Fund Account. Reimbursement of $1,000
was approved as recommended by motion made by Mr. Spahn,
seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously.
SUMMER GOLF AND TENNIS MEMBERSHIPS.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended summer golf and
tennis memberships as offered during the past two summers,
to begin May 1 thru Sept. 30, at $150.00 for golf and $175.00
for tennis. These memberships would not be available to
anyone who has held a regular membership of any type in the
Club within the past two years, and would require with the
golf memberships use of a golf cart. Approval was granted
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for the golf and tennis summer memberships as recommended
by the Village Manager by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded
by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
Mr. Spahn proposed as previously expressed that Social Members
should be allowed to play on a greens fee basis more often
than once a month, as set up, and he moved that General
Members be permitted as of May 1 thru Sept. 30 to play as
often as they wish with green fees. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION IN DOUBLE TAXATION STUDY.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended that the Village
not participate in Phase II of the Double Taxation Study
based on the fact that we are given no say or information
about the use of the money. Mr. Cuson moved that we withdraw
from participation in the study. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Spahn and passed 4/1 with Mr. Lodge dissenting.
MANAGER'S REPORT.
Mr. Forney reported that Lawton McCall, former Village Manager,
is in Intensive Care at North Shore Hospital.
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(b)
(c)
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Membership report, Country Club.
Financial reports, Country Club.
Investment report.
Re -opening of Tot Lot, 3/ 22/84, 1:15 p.m.
Circus Parade & Performances, Sat., 3/24/84.
Wine Tasting Seminar, 4/10/84, 8:00 p.m. at Country Club.
A.J. Duhe/Miami Dolphin Golf Tournament, 3/30/84.
"Annie" Children's Theater, Community Center, 4/13/84.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mrs. Jensen commented on the excellent school her granddaughter
attends in Baton Rouge which is an example of a fully integrated
school in the inner citywith a high scholastic rating.
Mr. Cuson mentioned the critical condition of Carol Croft, wife
of Tim Croft, who is in Intensive Care at North Shore Hospital.
Mayor O'Connor observed our Police cruisers offering assistance
to some early fishermen who had a flat tire.
PUBLIC COMMENTS. None
ADJ'URNMENT. 9:00 p.m.
RO D:
Kevin O'Connor
Mayor
Vi lage Clerk