06-19-1984 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 19, 1984
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on June 19, 1984, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with the
following Council members present:
Elspeth Jensen
Robert J. Lodge
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Terry Cuson
Absent: Mayor Kevin O'Connor
Also present: L. R. Forney, Jr„ Village Manager
William F. Tann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Mr. Vince
Shafmeister, Jr., Vice -President, Chamber of Commerce, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
In the absence of Mayor ORConnor, Mrs. Jensen chaired the meeting
as Acting Mayor.
MINUTES.
(a) Council meeting 6/5/84 , approved as written by motion
made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed
unanimously.
Receipt was acknowledged of the following:
(b) Code Enforcement Board 6/7/84.
(c) Fine Arts Commission 6/4/84 , Mr. Cuson reported that
the Commission is looking for artists to participate
in theart festival,
(d) Planning & Zoning Board 6/14/84.
The Council again asked for minutes of the Country Club Advisory
Board meetings.
PLANNING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS:
(a) Use of wood paneling by Mr. Crumpton, 375 Grand Concourse,
tabled at the last meeting: This was removed from the
table by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr. Lodge
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Crumpton was present to explain his plans for using
Cedar panel siding over CBS walls on about 40% of his
house. The Code addresses the use of wood as outside
construction for trim only, The Planning Board approved
the request as a variance.
In the discussion that followed the Village Attorney
advised the. Council to confine consideration of a variance
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on hardship basis which, he added, was not apparent.
Mr. Laubenthal explained that the Planning Board had
considered the application to be in harmony with the
ordinance and the neighborhood.
Mr. Lodge stated that since there is no hardship
involved the variance cannot be granted and he moved
that the decision of the Planning & Zoning Board be
overturned. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn.
In order to hold this request in abeyance and give the
Planning Board an opportunity to consider changes to
the ordinance as to use of wood, the motion was withdrawn
and a new motion made by Mr. Spahn as follows: that
this be tabled until the Planning & Zoning Board indicates
its pleasure in reviewing the ordinance for an answer
within 30 to 40 days. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson
and passed unanimously.
(b) Meeting of 6/14/84, Item 2. - approval of sign for
Borman`s Tropical Chevrolet, 8730 Biscayne Blvd.
This sign was within the allowable., area, approved.by.Planning
Board and required confirmation by Council. Mr. Lodge
moved that the decision of the Planning & Zoning Board
with regard to this sign be upheld. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously.
REPORT ON NEW WATER LINE, MIAMI.DADE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY.
Mr. George Aguiar, Utility Design Engineer, for the Miami -Dade
Water & Sewer Authority, was present to explain to Council the
plan for installation of a 48" transmission water main through
Miami Shores along N. E. 10th Avenue to Biscayne Blvd. This
he explained seems to be the most practical route. This
segment will run from N. E. 82nd Street to 123rd Street and
is scheduled for the 85-86 fiscal year. It is estimated that
they will be 3.4 months within the Village.
Discussion followed as to other routes, hook-up's within
Miami Shores and control of construction hours, inconveniences
to residents, etc. Mr. Aguiar stated these items would be
handled in pre -construction conferences and/or the construction
contract.
Mr. Cuson moved approval of the recommended route for the water
main. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed 3/1 with
Mr. Lodge dissenting.
PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BROCKWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY.
Mr. Jim Stuart, President of the Board of Trustees, reviewed
the 36th Annual Report of the Brockway Memorial Library,
highlighting the services and special programs that it offers.
Mrs. Jensen, on behalf of the Council, complimented the Board
on a job well done.
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD
The Library Board of Trustees recommended re -appointment of
Mrs. Helen Baden, 1044 N. E. 94th Street. Mrs. Elizabeth
Watson, 749 Grand Concourse, also expressed interest in
serving on the Board.
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On a ballot vote Mrs. Baden was unanimously selected. Mr. Cuson
then moved that Mrs. Baden be nominated to the Board. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
ACCEPT BID ON THE LIBRARY"ADDITION.
In a report. to Council Mr. Forney tabulated the bids received
on the Library addition as follows:
Carlson Construction Co. $ 97,950.00
Halmark Construction, Inc. 99,100.00
Bob Poppino, Inc. 119,800.00
Mayo Construction Industries, Inc. 123,000.00
The architect, Mr. Frasuer Knight, recommended awarding the
contract to the low bidder, Carlson Construction Co. and Mr. Forney
concurred in the recommendation. Mr. Forney also reported that. with
architectural fees and contingency the potential construction cost
would be around $118,520.00, plus an estimated $23,397.00 for furnish-
ings. The budgeted money of $100,000.00 can be supplemented by using
existing cash reserves. Mr. Cuson moved that the bid of Carlson
Construction in the amount of $97,950.00 be accepted. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously.
Acting Mayor Jensen called a 5 min. recess.
BEAUTIFICATION PLAN FOR NORTHWEST SECTION.
A street tree plan prepared by Mr. Thomas Laubenthal and
approved by the Beautification Committee was presented to
the Council for approval. Mr. Laubenthal reviewed the plan
as to removal and replacement trees, beginning with the western
quadrant of the Village from Miami Avenue to N. W. 2nd Avenue
between 103rd Street and Biscayne Kennel Club. Some discussion
followed as to removal of trees that the property owners may
want. Mr. Benton stated.eacfi property owner would be notified
of the plan for that street and Mr. Laubenthal stated that
desirable trees will not be removed.
Mr. Cuson moved approval of the comprehensive tree plan as
submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed
unanimously.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER ON TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT.
A letter had been received at the last Council meeting from
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the Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce requesting rigid
enforcement of the current 35 mile speed limit within
the Village and initiate steps to reduce this speed limit
to 30 m.p.h. In a report to Council Mr. Forney pointed out
some of the problems involved in traffic enforcement as well
as attempting to change the speed limits. Following further
discussion Mr. Lodge moved that the Chief of Police and the
Village Manager meet with the Directors of the Chamber of
Commerce to address the subject and report back to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr, Spahn and passed unanimously.
The Chief of Police asked that someone from the County also
attend the meeting. Mr. Cuson suggested notifying the Property
Owners Association,
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF BOB CAT MOWER.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney explained the immediate need
for a Bob Cat riding rotary mower for the Country Club and
requested that the bid requirements be waived and the mower
purchased from De Bra Turf for $8,795.00 which is less than
the State contract price for this item. This will be funded
by the Golf Course Maintenance budget. Upon motion made by
Mr. Cuson and seconded by Mr. Lodge purchase of the mower
from De Bra, waiving bid requirements, was unanimously approved.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
Ca) Country Club Membership report.
Cb) Country Club Financial reports.
lc) Country Club Capital Plan.
Cd) Winter season golf play,
Ce) Investment report..
Cf) Mr. Forney reported that Larry Paskow wanted the Council
to hold a special meeting to discuss establishing a
"Men's Day" at the Club. This was tentatively set for
the second meeting in July at the Community Center.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Ca) Early Bird special at the Club, every Wed., $5.75.
Cb) 4th of July at the Club.
Cc) Gallery Tour, July 17, by Fine Arts Commission.
COUNCIL COMMENTS,
Mrs. Jensen called attention to the news article concerning
two Dade schools who had received national scholastic
recognition.
Mr. Cuson reported on speaking at the commencement of the
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Miami Shores Elementary School and commended the school
on attaining llth place in the nation in mathematics.
Mr. Cuson also mentioned the Ruth Foreman theatre and
winning teams at the Recreation Dept.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:05 p.m.
APPRO
Kevin O'Connor, Mayor
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