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04-02-1985 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL April 2, 1985 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on April 2, 1985, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with the following 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 Reverend Jim R. Wesson, of the Miami Shores Redeemer Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS. (a) Certificates of Appreciation were presented by Mayor O'Connor to Walter Simon, Marty Stofik, and Honey Jackson in recognition of their service as members of the Downtown Revitalization Board. (b) On behalf of the Mayor's Task Force, Mayor O'Connor recognized the following winning entries in the Miami Shores Circus Day Parade: Performance Category - Miami Shores Karate Team, Miami Shores Ballet Dancers and American Heart Association Jump Rope Team. Specialty Units - Kids on the Move, Combined Troops Girl Scouts, Cushman School Gymnast and Miami Shores Elementary School Gymnast. Vehicles and Floats - Miami Shores Community Band, Miami Shores Elementary School and Friends of Brockway Memorial Library. Marching & Synchronized Units - Westview Jr. High Girls' and Boys' Drill Team, and V.F.W. Post 471. (c) The P.T.A. of Miami Shores Elementary School presented Miami Shores Village Council members with tokens of gratitude for Council support. Mr. Spahn, Mr. Lodge, Mayor O'Connor, Mrs. Jensen and Mr. Cuson were each presented with a check in the amount of $1.00 for one year of service as Council members. -2 4/2/85 MINUTES. (a) Council meeting of 3/19/85 - approved as written by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously. Receipt acknowledged: b Miami Shores Beautification Committee 3/13/85. c Recreation Advisory Committee 3/11/85. (d) Fine Arts Commission 3/4/85. (;)Country Club Advisory Board 2/6/85. Planning & Zoning Board 3/28/85. PLANNING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS, meeting of 3/28/85, Item 2. Mr. Lodge moved to have the Appeal by Dr. & Mrs. Aldrich tabled until after the Planning and Zoning Board Public Hearing on the Item. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed 4/1 with Mayor O'Connor dissenting. EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR GARBAGE & TRASH DEPARTMENT In a report to Council, Mr. Forney requested emergency funds in the amount of $1,500 a week in order to maintain and improve trash service to Village residents, to be terminated when conditions permit. Mr. Forney explained the dispute between Dade County and the operators of the Resource Recovery Facility that has caused serious delay problems for the Village Public Works Department in dumping trash. Mr. Lodge asked about the time frame involved with this request. Mr. Forney replied that no time limit could be specified at this time due to the unpredictable nature of the problem. Mr. Cuson stated he had talked to the County about the dispute with the Resource Recovery Facility and concurred with Mr. Forney's explanation. Mrs. Jensen asked if the slow -up in trash disposal was caused by hazardous materials. Mr. Benton, Public Works Director, elaborated on the hazardous waste issue. Mr. Spahn suggested checking with private contractors for garbage and trash disposal. Mr. Spahn moved that Council support the Village Manager and Mr. Benton and supply them with $1,500 a week and to over - expend the budget until July budget execution review. Mr. Lodge seconded the motion. Mayor O'Connor commented on the trash disposal problem facing the Council as a classical example of certain issues the Council has no control over, The motion passed unanimously. APPOINTMENT TO PENSION BOARD Three applications were received for the position of employee representative on the Pension Board: 4/2/85 3 Lt. Brenton - Police Department Sgt. Ulmer - Police Department Mr. John Moore - Public Works Department On a ballot vote, Mr. Moore was unanimously appointed. APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD. Applications were received from Ms. Ann Vigneron and Ms. Florence B. Hilsenbeck for a position on the Library Board to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of Ms. Helen Baden. By ballot vote, Ms. Vigneron was unanimously appointed. RESOLUTION ON COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERS OF COUNTRY CLUB. Mr. Forney recommended that Council extend Ms. Vigneron a lifetime complimentary General Membership in the Country Club as has been the practice with other long time employees. Mr. Cuson moved that Resolution 683-79 be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lodge and passed unanimously. The Resolution is entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 784-85 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 683-79 CONCERNING USAGE OF VILLAGE FACILITIES BY ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE. SUMMER GOLF AND TENNIS MEMBERSHIPS. In a report to Council, Mr. Forney requested that a Golf and Tennis Membership Program be adopted as offered during the past three summers, to begin May 1 through September 30, with fees set at $150 for golf and $175 for tennis. These memberships would not be available to anyone who has held a regular member- ship of any type in the Club within the past two summers. The use of the Golf Course pertaining to Summer Golf Memberships would require the rental of a golf cart. A motion to approve the Golf and Tennis Membership Program as recommended by the Village Manager was made by Mr. Lodge, seconded by Mr. Cuson and passed unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE CLERK AND DEPUTY CLERK With Ms. Ann Vigneron's retirement and resignation as Village Clerk, effective on April 4, 1985, Mr. Forney recommended to Council that he be appointed as Village Clerk and Mr. Randy Nutter as Deputy Village Clerk in accordance with provisions of the Village Charter and Code. Mr. Cuson moved that the Council accept with deep regret and fond farewell the resignation of Ms. Ann Vigneron, Clerk of Miami Shores Village. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously. Mr. Spahn moved to appoint Mr. Les Forney as Village Clerk, seconded by Mr. Lodge. Mrs. Jensen opposed the motion stating Mr. Nutter should be appointed to the position in order to take advantage of educational opportunities to extend his knowledge as Village Clerk. The motion passed 4/1 with Mrs. Jensen dissenting. Mr. Spahn moved to appoint Mr. Randy Nutter as Deputy Village Clerk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cuson, and passed 4/1 with Mrs. Jensen dissenting. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT. Mr. Forney reported that the liability insurance at the Country Club would be cancelled April 29, 1985. Alternative liability insurance programs are being examined at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS. (a) Hialeah Day 5/1/85. (b) Police Appreciation Day 4/28/85. (c) Miami Shores Garden Club Flower Show 4/18/85. (d) Council Elections 4/9/85 at Miami Shores Community Center. (e) Public Forum to meet the candidates 4/3/85, 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Shores Community Center. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Mr. Cuson commented on Laura Rennart's resignation as Supervisor at the Community Center, and on Dottie Yates being recognized by the Commission on the Status of Women for 10 years of service. Mr. Cuson complimented the Mayor on his tireless efforts to improve the Shores school system. Mrs. Jensen commented on the visit by Mr. Winn, Dade County Commissioner, to Village Hall, and the light located at 103rd Street being changed. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Mr. Paul Buechele, 99 N.E. 103rd Street, expressed concern about the Village Beautification Program and presented a list of complaints with recommendations to Council. Mr. Mel Roberts expressed his gratitude to members of the Council for their outstanding service to the Village. ADJOURNMENT. 8:45 p.m. L. R. Forney, Jr. Village Clerk By: