05-06-1986 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
MAY 6, 1986
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on May 6, 1986 at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with the
following members present:
Mayor Karen Kirby
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Elspeth Jensen
Marty Stofik
Absent Kevin P. O'Connor
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 Miami Shores Christian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION.
Mr. Harley G. McDougall, Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge of Miami Shores,
presented an American flag to the Village which had flown over the U.S. Capitol.
PAYMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.
The Deputy Village Clerk presented each Council member with a check for
$1 for their yearly salary.
INTRODUCTIONS.
Mayor Kirby introduced Charlotte Priddy, Personnel Director and Deputy
Village Clerk, and Linda Van Natta,: Downtown Revitalization Project Manager.
Gail Macdonald, Finance Director, was congratulated on receiving her B.A.
degree in Public Administration at Florida International University.
Gary McCrimmon, new President of the Miami Shores Property Owners Association,
was also introduced.
Mayor Kirby passed the gavel to Acting Mayor Butler and left the Chambers.
MINUTES.
(a) The Pre -Council Conference Meeting of April 15, 1986 - A motion was made
by Mrs. Stofik to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Mrs. Jensen
and passed unanimously.
(b) The Council Meeting of April 15, 1986 - A motion was made by Mrs. Stofik
to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Mrs. Jensen and passed
unanimously.
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Receipt Acknowledged:
(c) Country Club Advisory Board 4/15/86.
(d) Historic Preservation Board 4/21/86.
(e) Recreation Advisory Committee 4/28/86.
(f) Planning and Zoning Board 4/24/86.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEM.
(a) Mike Gordon request for approval of plans for detached sign, Item 2,
4/24/86.
Mayor Kirby returned to the meeting.
Mr. Frank Lubien, Director, Building and Zoning, asked the Council to
approve plans for detached sign which were approved by the Planning and
Zoning Board previously. Mrs. Jensen made the motion to approve, Mrs. Stofik
seconded and the motion was approved unanimously.
INSTALLATION OF MIRRORS AT THE COUNTRY CLUB.
Mr. Forney requested approval to have mirrors installed in Country Club
Ballroom without Master Plan. The Miami Shores Woman's Club contributed
$1900, Mrs. Stofik said the Newcomers Club would also donate $100, and Mayor
Kirby mentioned other clubs may contribute.
Dr. Butler asked who would make decisions and Mr. Forney replied that
Seth Bramson, Country Club Manager, would make the decisions in coordination
with the Woman's Club. Mrs. Jensen moved to approve the Manager's request,
Mrs. Stofik seconded and the motion was approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF ROOFING AT THE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT'S HOUSE.
Mr. Forney asked for approval to have Biscayne Roofing Company, who
presented the lowest of three bids at $3380, replace the roof of the Golf
Course Superintendent's house to prevent further leakage and damage. Mrs. Jensen
asked if plaster was damaged and how soon work would begin. Mr. Forney responded
plaster was not damaged and work would begin as soon as possible. Dr. Butler
made a motion to approve, Mrs. Jensen seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
STUDY OF INDEPENDENT LIBRARIES.
Mrs. Stofik explained that several Northeast Dade libraries were applying
for a planning grant to develop formal interlibrary cooperation. There would
be no cost to the Village and no commitment to participate in the future.
Mrs. Jensen initially opposed because pages 4-14 mentioned certain costs.
Mrs. Stofik clarified that this referred to statewide libraries which are
funded separAtely. She reported she had received a copy of grant which was
supported by Surfside, Miami Beach, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Barry
University, and Northeast Dade Public Schools and a number of private schools.
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There was a consensus of the Council that the Village should support
the grant and the Manager was directed to write a letter to that effect.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
Mr. Forney requested each councilman's list of items of priorities
from the Revenue Committee report as per the action at the last Pre -Council
meeting.
Mr. Forney mentioned problems in insuring parcels of Florida East Coast
Railway land used by the golf course. The carrier for Florida East Coast
Railroad will no longer provide insurance. The Village has thirty days to find
coverage and is presently waiting to hear from Adjustco, Inc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
As noted on the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mr. Mel Roberts voiced a complaint concerning handling of Cancer Cards
at the golf course.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST: L.R. Forney, Jr.
Village Manager
BY: /z,
Charlotte Pry rdy
Deputy Village Clerk
Karen Kirby
Mayor