02-19-1985 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 19, 1985
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on February 19, 1985, 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
Approximately 20-30 interested citizens
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Sr. Jeanne
O'Laughlin, President of Barry University, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MINUTES.
(a) Council meeting of 2/5/85 approved as written by
motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr. Spahn and
passed unanimously.
Receipt acknowledged:
(b) Country Club Advisory Board 1/8/85.
(c) Downtown Revitalization Board 2/6/85.
(d) Code Enforcement Board 2/7/85.
(e) Beautification Committee 2/13/85.
(f) Planning & Zoning Board 2/14/85.
AUDIT REPORT 1983-84, MayZima & Co.
Mr. Tom Thorsen and Mr. Bryan Mahoney of the MayZima Company,
were present to review the 1983-84 audit with the Council.
Discussion followed concerning the recommendations contained
in the letter to management with attention called to control
of sales checks at the Country Club and storage of cassette
tapes at the Library.
ORDINANCES - second reading.
(a) Removing prohibition on issuance of alcoholic beverage
COP licenses in S-1 Districts.
Mr. Cuson announced his conflict of interest on this,
having filed a "Form 4 Memorandum of Voting Conflict"
at the first reading of the ordinance on February 5, 1985.
Following a reading by title Mr. Lodge moved that it be
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approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and the
ordinance was passed and adopted by a 3/1 vote with
Mrs. Jensen dissenting; said ordinance is entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 475-85
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-15 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA;
PERMITTING THE SALE OF VINOUS AND MALT LIQUORS
IN DISTRICTS ZONED S-1; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE.
(b) Permitting sale of beer and wine for COP. in S-1 Districts.
Following a reading by title Mr. Spahn moved that the
ordinance be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge.
In public discussion Mr. Clifford Schon, 59 N. E. 101st St.,
stated that this will open the door for more requests of
this type.
The ordinance was passed and adopted by a 3/1 vote with
Mrs. Jensen dissenting and Mr. Cuson not voting; said
ordinance is entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 476-85
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (b) OF SECTION
501 OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ORDINANCE NO. 270;
PERMITTING THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR CONSUMP-
TION ON PREMISES IN DISTRICTS ZONED S-1; PROVIDING
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(c) Creating a seven member Country Club Advisory Board.
Following a second reading by title Mr. Cuson moved that
it be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge
and the ordinance was unanimously passed and adopted,
same being entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 477-85
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-61, DIVISION 2.
COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, INCREASING MEMBERSHIP OF THE
COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD TO SEVEN MEMBERS.
ORDINANCES - first reading.
(a) Increasing maximum height of fences to 6 ft.
On recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance was proposed to
increase the maximum height of fences in residential
zones to 6 ft. Mr. Lodge moved approval on first reading.
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The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson. Following dis-
cussion on whether or not higher fences would affect crime
detection the motion passed 4/1 with Mrs. Jensen dissenting.
(b) Congregate living facilities provision in the Comprehensive
Plan.
In regard to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of our
Comprehensive Plan Mr. Forney reported that the State
wanted more action in regard to implementing policies of
the Plan and more specific reference to how group and
foster home facilities would be provided within our city.
To effect the latter Mr. Forney presented an ordinance
prepared by the Village Attorney permitting adult congregate
living facilities in the residential zones.
Mr. Lodge and Mrs. Jensen opposed the provisions of the
ordinance and the discussion ended in Mr. Cuson's motion to
table the ordinance on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed 4/1 with Mayor O'Connor
dissenting.
(c) Gas Franchise for Peoples Gas System.
Mr. Forney reported that the renewal of a franchise with the
Peoples Gas System which the Village had permitted to lapse,
had been considered last October and tabled because of
pending street closings that might affect gas lines. Mr.
Forney stated that he now believes that no problems exist
in this connection.
Mr. Cuson moved to remove it from the table. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously.
Mr. Cuson then moved for adoption on first reading. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn. Discussion followed on
the interest rate stipulated for unpaid amounts due the
Village. This will be reconsidered. Further action on the
ordinance was tabled by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded
by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS.
Following passage of the ordinance increasing the Advisory Board
to seven members, two additional seats were open at this time.
The following Club members had applied to serve on the Board;
Kay Davis
L. Frank Woodruff
Peter W. Bellows
Jack J. Rengstl
James H. Meyer
Mr. Rengstl received the highest vote and will serve until Sept.
30, 1986. Mrs. Davis was next high and will serve until Sept.
30, 1985.
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RESURFACING HARD COURTS AT THE COUNTRY CLUB.
Mr. Forney reported there is a need to resurface the hard
courts at the Country Club tennis facility. The budget
estimate for this work was set at $7500.00. The low bid
was made by McCourt Construction Inc. in the amount of
$4,750.00. This bid was approved unanimously by motion
made by Mr. Lodge and seconded by Mr. Cuson.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL COMPUTER ITEMS.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney explained the need for
additional computer space as we put more items on it.
Its capacity, he stated, was underestimated. The cost to
expand the programs will be $10,000.00 or less. Mr. Spahn
moved to authorize the $10,000.00 expenditure. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lodge. Mr. Jensen questioned this
expenditure when the life of the computer is given as 5 years.
Mr. Spahn wanted information on cost effectiveness for the
increased programsand savings involved. The motion was
passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF REAL ESTATE SIGNS.
This was put on the agenda at the request of Mr. Lodge with
the support of the Beautification Committee. Mrs. Jensen
complained abaft the violations that exist now, especially
on the weekends. Mr. Henry Courtney, 438 Grand Concourse,
had suggested an ordinance prohibiting "For Sale" signs.
Several of the area realtors had been notified that this
was on the agenda and were present. Generally the realtors
were opposed to banning signs.
The Council mutually agreed to forward this to the Planning
Board for a public hearing and recommendation.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
(a) Country Club Membership.
(b) Country Club Financial reports.
(c) Investment report.
(d) Fence on 91st Terr. - working on a plan to block the
area with a fence. Mr. Forney will have a report at
the next meeting.
(e) Mr: Forney announced that Mr. LuBien was elected Treasurer
of the State Building & Zoning Association.
(f) Reported on progress of Mobile Crime Watch under
Coordinator Lela Jacobson.
(g) Will be interviewing applicants for Personnel Dir./Deputy
ANNOUNCEMENTS. Clerk next week.
Art Exhibit at the Library continuing thru March 2, 1985.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS.
2/19/85
Mr. Cuson commendedhchildren's Librarian; was requested
by Honey Jackson of Mr. J's to kill the rumor that she
is closing her shop. Concerning downtown revitalization,
he felt it is time to seek funds from the private sector.
Announced the March 20 School Board meeting when boundary
changes will be discussed, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Mrs. Jensen commented that this is Mardi Gras time in
Louisiana.
Mayor O'Connor asked the citizens to send letters and make
phone calls to School Board members in regard to our
school.
Reported that the Executive Relocation packets had been
handed out at the Mayor's Task Force Bali, that they had
been put together by the Executive Relocation Committee
of the Mayor's Task Force.
Mr. Cuson reported that County Commissioner Sherman Winn
had advised that the County will resurface Miami Avenue
from 105 to 118th Street in the near future.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
Ms. Lillian Meyer, 910 N. E. 91st Terr., commended Mr.
Benton on his cooperation in working out a solution to
her easement problem. Concerning a street light Mr. Forney
stated he would get an answer.
Mrs. Gigi Gray, 9300 N. Bayshore Drive, appeared with her
neighbors to petition the Council to curtail the movie and
television activities that are being conducted at the Spear
house, 9325 N. Bayshore Drive. The Village Manager will
respond with an ordinance or recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT, 9:15 p.m.
PPROV
Kevin O'Connor, Mayor
Vi lage Clerk