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01-07-1986 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL January 7, 1986 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on January 7, 1986 at Village Hall, commencing at 7:30p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Karen Kirby Robert S. Butler, Jr. Kevin P. O'Connor Elspeth Jensen Marty Stofik Also Present: L.R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Mr. Mel Roberts, a resident of Miami Shores, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES. (a) Council Meeting of December 17, 1985 -Mrs. Stofik moved to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Dr. Butler and passed unanimously. (b) Pre -Council Meeting Conference of December 17, 1985 -Mrs. Stofik made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Dr. Butler, and passed unanimously. Receipt acknowledged: (c) Downtown Revitalization Board 1/2/86. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM. Mr. Forney explained that this resolution was required to accompany the application for the Main Street Program which if approved would be submitted to Tallahassee on Wednesday, January 8th. Mr. O'Connor moved to adopt the resolution authorizing participation in the Main Street Program, seconded by Dr. Butler. Following discussion, the resolution was read in its entirety. The resolution passed on a vote of 4/1, with Mrs. Jensen dissenting. The resolution being entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 798-86 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE "MAIN STREET" PROGRAM. CHANGE OF COUNTRY CLUB DUES RESOLUTION REGARDING CORPORATE & GENERAL MEMBERS. In a report to Council, Mr. Forney explained that the Sheraton Bal Harbour, Jockey, Palm Bay, and Alexander Hotels had not renewed their corporate memberships this year. The reason was attributed to the significant increase in the costs of the corporate membership which was changed when the dues were restruc- tured last summer. At that time, the corporate membership was increased to $750 and the fees assessed players were increased to $25 for greens fees and $20 for cart fees. The increase has re- sulted in the Club pricing itself out of the market. As of January 2nd, total golf membership in the Country Club was down 13% from last year. Total golf play for the first three months for this fiscal year was down 11% from this time last year. Under the Sheraton proposal, if their volume of play remained similar to last year, the Club would realize something over $10,000. The Village Manager recommended that Council accept the golfing agreement proposed by Sheraton Bal Harbour which provided that: a) The Sheraton Bal Harbour would pay $5,500 in exchange for 1,460 rounds of golf for one year. b) If this arrangement was terminated before December 31, 1986, the $5,500 annual golf fee would be prorated based on the number of months remaining. c) Any additional plays of golf during the year would be charged at the prevailing guest greens fee, which currently is $12 on weekdays and $16 on Saturdays and Sundays. d) Golf carts would be required of all guest players. The new arrangement with the Sheraton Bal Harbour would permit hotel guests to play on the Club golf course under the same conditions as members, except that carts would be mandatory. The Village Manager also recommended that the dues schedule at the Club be amended to permit general members to play golf with the payment of normal greens fees as they have been per- mitted in the past. The proposed resolution would incorporate this change along with the Sheraton Bal Harbour Agreement and formally drop the golf handicap service fee in accordance with a previous decision made by Council. A motion was made by Mrs. Jensen to amend Resolution No. 792-85 with the changes recommended by the Village Manager, seconded by Mrs. Stofik. After discussion, the resolution passed unanimously. The resolution being entitled: -2- RESOLUTION NO. 799-86 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 792-85 REGARDING COUNTRY CLUB FEES AND USE REGULATIONS. AUTHORITY TO OPEN CLUB TO LIMITED PUBLIC PLAY. Mayor Kirby explained that this request to Council was for authorization to open the Club to limited public play, carts required, during slow periods such as Mondays, etc. Councilmembers and the public discussed the pros and cons of this issue, the possi- bility of marketing such a program to the public and condo associations, and exploring other avenues of increasing golf play besides opening the Club to public play. A consensus was reached by Council to defer this item until the next Council meeting on January 21st. APPROVAL OF SEAWALL AGREEMENT WITH DADE COUNTY. Mr. Forney reported that Dade County had set aside $65,000 to work on the waterside of the seawall located at the end of 96th Street. The agreement would allow Dade County to proceed with the sealed bid process of installing limerock in the water along the sea- wall to prevent soil erosion. This work would be complimentary to the work that has already been budgeted for the landslide of the sea- wall to reinforce the foundation of the sidewalk. Mr. O'Connor moved to approve the seawall agreement with Dade County, seconded by Mrs. Stofik, and passed unanimously. SETTING OF AGENDA & TIME FOR WORKSHOP ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND FENCE HEIGHTS. Mayor Kirby explained that Council had expressed a desire at previous meetings to hold a workshop in the month of January to review the comprehensive plan. Mr. Forney requested that Council select a date to have the workshop and determine what they would like to accomplish so an agenda could be drawn up for the meeting. After discussion, Council decided by consensus to schedule a workshop on Wednesday, January 22nd, -at 7:OOp.m. at the Community Center. The meeting will be held with the Planning & Zoning Board, Downtown Revitalization Board and Revenue Committee to review the zoning of the two business districts in Miami Shores. It was decided that a workshop on fence heights would not be discussed at this time. PRESENTATION OF PETITION BY MR. THOMAS PORTER. Mr. Porter presented his petition on fence heights to Council, which had been approved as to form at the last meeting held on January 7th. Council directed the Village Attorney to verify that the requirement of Section 28(a)(2) of the Charter concerning signatures and affidavits had been met. The Village Clerk was directed to con- duct a canvass of signatures in accordance with Section 28(a)(3), and report back to the Council within thirty (30) days. The cost of the canvass, 10t per signature, was required to be paid in advance by Mr. Porter. MRS. SPEAR'S REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FILM ORDINANCE. Mayor Kirby reported that in accordance with Section2(G)(6) of the ordinance on commercial film production, the Village Manager had refused to grant a waiver to Mrs. Spear for a planned Sports Illustrated filming at her home. Mrs. Spear appealed to Council to grant a waiver. Mr. Forney stated that Mrs. Spear had been granted permits on November 20th and December 5th. This particular request was denied because Section 2(G)(5) of the ordinance specifies "There shall be a minimum period of thirty (30) days of inactivity following the expira- tion of each license." Mr. Fann explained that Council did not have the authority to grant a waiver based on the ordinance. Council decided not to act on this issue. The matter of changing the ordinance to allow Council to grant a waiver will be considered at the next Pre -Council Conference Meeting on January 21st. ANNOUNCEMENTS. (a) A prime rib buffet will be featured every Sunday evening at the Country Club, beginning January 5, 1986 from 5:00 8:OOp.m. (b) The 37th Annual Installation of the Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, January 18, 1986 at the Miami Shores Country Club beginning at 6:30p.m. Mr. Joseph Robbie, President of the Miami Dolphins, will be honored as Citizen of the Year. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Mrs. Stofik appealed to residents of Miami Shores to contact the South Florida Blood Service at 326-8888 to donate blood. Mayor Kirby urged members of the Country Club to support Club activities. Dr. Butler encouraged residents of Miami Shores to attend the 37th Annual Installation Dinner of the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Jensen complimented Mr. Powell, a DOT offical for completing the bridge over Biscayne Bay ahead of schedule and under the allotted budget. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Mr. H.S. Oxford stated he was in favor of the $200 minimum charged for use of the dining room facilities at the Country Club. Ms. Agnes Connally explained that she supported raising fence heights to six (6) feet. Mrs. Dottie Yates invited Council to attend a Crime Watch Block Captains meeting at 7:30p.m. on Wednesday, January 8th at Village Hall to discuss the issue involving fence heights. Mr. T. Chambers commended the Police Department for catching a burglar in the Downtown area. Mr. Wolland, an attorney representing Mr. Porter, elaborated on Mr. Porter's petition that would increase fence heights. ADJOURNMENT. 9:10p.m. ATTEST: L.R. Forney, Jr. Village Clerk BY: and; Nutter Deputy Village Clerk -5- Karen Kirby Mayor