10-16-1984 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 16-; 1984
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on October 16, 1984, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with
the following Council members present:
Mayor Kevin O'Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Terry Cuson
Absent: 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 Rev. Frank
Stevens of the Miami Shores Christian Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MINUTES. (a) Regular Council meeting 10/2/84 - After correcting
the vote on acceptance of Mr. Novotny's resigna-
tion, the minutes were approved by motion made by
Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and carried.
Receipt acknowledged:
(b) Fine Arts Commission 9/4/84.
(c) Code Enforcement Board 10/4/84.
(d) Planning & Zoning Board 10/11/84.
(e) Country Club Advisory Board 10/9/84.
REPORT OF HANDICAPPED ADVISORY BOARD.
Ms. Colleen Fix and Mr. Reno Cocchi were present to make
the report on behalf of the Board. Ms. Fix explained
the 504 regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1983
and how they apply to use of public facilities by persons
who are handicapped in any way.
Mr. Cocchi reviewed the following sections of the report:
1. Grievance procedure.
2. Transition Plan.
3. Self -Evaluation Plan.
Mr. Forney recommended that the report be referred to the
Village administration for a report on implementation
within 90 days. Mr. Cuson moved that the report be accepted
and referred to the Village administration for a report on
its implementation within 90 days. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Jensen. Mr. Spahn asked that the recommendations
be prioritized to establish those recommendations that
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can be implemented without delay. The motion was then
passed unanimously.
LAUNDRY BIDS - COUNTRY CLUB.
Mr. Forney reported that bids had been secured on
laundry equipement to implement the plan to establish
our own laundry and linen service at the Club and he
recommended acceptance of the low bid of Steiner Atlantic
Corporation in the amount of $14,807.00. Mr. Cuson
moved to accept the recommendation of the Village Manager
for approval of the low bid of $14,807.00 for the laundry
equipment. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen and
passed unanimously.
CARPET FOR CLUBHOUSE.
Mr. Forney recommended that an emergency purchase be made
for a carpet for the hallway at the Club in an effort to
eliminate the liability of slipping on polished floors.
The cost of the carpet is $2500.00 and Mr. Forney reported
that there are sufficient funds to cover the expenditure.
Mr. Cuson moved that the emergency purchase be approved for
a carpet in the amount of $2500.00. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
RESIGNATION OF D. W. McINTOSH FROM THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD.
Mr. Cuson moved that the Council accept Mr. McIntosh's
resignation with deep regret and appreciation for his
service on the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn
and passed unanimously.
Mrs. Jensen moved to nominate Mrs. Fran Everett to serve
out the unexpired term. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Spahn. Mr. Cuson again mentioned past procedure for securing
board members and Mr. Spahn answered that there was a limita-
tion of time in this case and that the Board has only a few
months to go. The motion was then passed unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
(a) Membership report - Country Club. Mr. Forney stated
there would be a new membership report at the end of
October.
(b) Financial reports - Country Club. Mr. Forney stated
that a recommendation will be forthcoming for the
purchase of 30 to 40 thousand dollars of badly needed
equipment for the golf course.
(c) Investment report - Mr. Advised that the general fund
will only have to draw down $250,000.00 from capital
funds as a result of year-end balances.
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Kevin 1 onnor
Mayor
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(d) Due to the new computer system garbage revenue
will have to be put on a fiscal year starting
with a nine -months' billing in Jan., 1985.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
(a) Unity Day, Oct. 20.
(b) Optimist Barbecue - Oct. 24.
(c) Planning Board Public Hearing - Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.
(d) M. S. Garden Club card party luncheon - Oct. 26.
(e) Halloween Party, ages 3-12, Oct. 26. at Community
Center 8 p.m.
(f) Halloween Party at Country Club.
(g) M. S. Woman's Club Monte Marlo night, 11/3/84.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mr. Spahn commended Mr. Herron on the service at the Club,
quality of food, condition of the golf course, etc.
Mrs. Jensen stated that the atmosphere at the Club is
changing for the better.
Mr. Cuson also commended Mr. Herron on Club improvement.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mrs. Fran Everett wanted to pursue a fishing program for
the youth. Mr. Forney stated that the Recreation Director
will make a recommendation for such a program.
Mr. Mel Roberts mentioned that the handicapped parking
spaces at the Club are not being enforced.
ADJOURNMENT - 8:25 p.m.
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