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REGULAR"MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 18, 1984
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on December 18, 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 Mayor
O'Connor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION - Ms. Marty Stofik, Chairman of the Historic
Preservation Board, presented Mayor O'Connor, on behalf of the Village,
with a bronze plaque commemorating the site of the Miami Shores golf
course.
MINUTES. (a) Council meeting of 12/4/84 - approved as written
by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr.
Spahn and passed unanimously.
Receipt acknowledged:
(b) Code Enforcement Board 12/6/84.
(c) Fine Arts Commission 11/5/84.
(d) Beautification Committee 12/3/84.
(e) Planning & Zoning Board 12/13/84.
PLANNING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS - Meeting of 12/13/84, Item No. 2
Mr. Stan Taylor, 10611 N. E. 10th Place, was present
to appeal the Planning Board's denial of a variance
for a 6 ft. fence to enclose the Miami Shores Police
dog which is in his care. Mr. Lodge moved that the
Council overturn the decision of the Planning &
Zoning Board and grant the variance based on the
conditions of Section 702 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Spahn asked that the variance be made conditionally
as long as Officer Taylor lives there. Ms. Agnes
Conlon, a dog lover, spoke on behalf of the dog and
the Police Officer. After discussion the original
motion passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney explained the
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necessity for replacing the cedar shingle mansard roof
on the Community Center. After bidding the job on two
occasions his recommendation was to use tile as a replace-
ment roof covering and accept the low bid of Carruth for
replacement tile at a cost of $27,970.00. Mr. Forney
further reported that the budget estimate for this job was
$14,000, $6,300.00 could be taken from the girls restroom
budget, deferring that project until another year, and
the remainder - $7,670.00 could be taken from the Village
contingency fund.
Mr. Lodge moved to approve the Manager's recommendation to
award the bid to Carruth in the amount of $27,970.00 for
a tile roof with the funding as set forth. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Spahn.
Mr. Cuson wanted the girls' bathroom money to be left in
the budget and suggested that extra money could be made
available by deferring the hiring of another Athletic
Director. After some discussion a substitute motion was
made by Mr. Spahn to accept the bid as proposed but leave
the $6300.00 in the budget for the girls restroom and
take $13,700 from the contingency fund. This motion was
seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously.
RECOMMENDATION ON CITIZEN COMPLAINT.
In regard to Mr. Ken Cutchens' complaint about Barry
University running a public cafeteria Mr. Forney reported
that the cafeteria is a permitted use in a college zone
and that the University is providing a service to our
senior citizens. He recommended that the Mayor send a
letter of appreciation to Sister Jeanne for making this
offer to her neighbors in the Shores. Mr. Cuson moved
that a letter be sent to the President of Barry by the
Mayor with a. copy to Mr. Cutchens. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
Mr. Forney reported that a letter had been received from
Storer Cable notifying subscribers of a rate increase
effective January 1, 1985, for use of more than one cable
outlet, which is contrary to our ordinance requiring a
60 day notice. He stated also that Federal law has
brought about new regulations and he will look into how
our ordinance needs to be changed to comply.
Mr. Forney also announced that there is a vacancy on the
Country Club Advisory Board by the resignation of Stanley
Palmer. We will advertise for a replacement.
(a) Membership report - Country Club.
(b) Financial reports - Country Club.
(c) Investment report.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
(a) Open House at the Library scheduled for Dec. 21,
has been cancelled because of redecorating. The
children's party for the same day is also cancelled.
(b) New Year's Eve at the Club - reserve now.
(c) The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday,
January 15th at the Community Center.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Greetings were extended by each member of the Council for the
Holiday Season.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
None
ADJOURNMENT. 8:15 p.m.
Village Clerk
APP '`i D:
Kevin O'Connor
Mayor