08-19-1941 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
AUGUST 19, 1941
The regular monthly meeting of the Miami Shores Village
Council was held on August 19, 1941.
Present were Mayor Earnest, Council members Mr. Arnold,
Mr. Childress, Mr. Stockdell and Mr. Frix, and Mr. Kurtz, Acting
Village Attorney.
The Clerk read a letter notifying the Village of a County
Zoning Department hearing on a proposal to establish a negro housing
project west of N. W. 7th Avenue near Pinewood Park, and upon
motion of Mr. Arnold seconded by Mr. Stockdell the Council unanimously
passed a resolution No. 248 vigorously protesting the approval of
this project and directing that a committee be appointed to make protest.
The Mayor appointed Mr. Philip DeLucca, Mr. John G. Thompson, Mr.
Hugh Nicholas and the Village Manager to serve on this committee.
Upon motion made by Mr. Arnold,seconded by Mr. Stockdell,
the Council authorized the payment of ten (10.00) Dollars per month
to aid in the maintenance of the Humane Society until further order
of the Council, and directed that the Humane Society be sent a copy
of the motion.
Upon motion of Mr. Stockdell, seconded by Mr. Frix, the
Council directed that automobile inspection fees be increased to
seventy-five (75i) cents and truck inspections increased to One (1.00)
Dollar.
The Village Manager reported that a price had been secured
for the purchase of the gasolene equipment used under lease, and that
due to economic conditions all gasolene companies were bidding the
same price per gallon for furnishing gasolene. The Council decided
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that there would be no advantage to purchasing equipment under these
conditions and instructed the Village Manager to see if a contract
could be secured to supply the Village for a year ar six months at
a pries not exceeding 18i.
The Council declined to approve a request to rock N. B. 8th Avenue
as the street is not in the Village limits.
No action was taken on the request of G. A. Trice that he be
granted Homestead Exemption on his home for the year 1940, he having
failed to claim exemption at the correct time.
Upon motion made by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Frix, the Council
approved a proposed plat subdividing property between N. W. 91st St.
and N. W. 92nd St. on each side of N. W. 1st Avenue subject to the
owner's providing bond to guarantee pavement, sidewalks and parkway
landscaping. The Council declined to bear any part of the expense
of these improvements.
Upon motion of Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Stockdell, the Council
instructed the Village Manager to serve notice on all residents
delinquent in garbage fees to pay within ten (10) days or a warrant
would be issued for their arrest. The Council suggested that Mr.
Brady investigate all eases and to check on those claiming to be
removing their garbage from the Village limits.
Upon motion of Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Frix, the Council passed
Resolution No. 249 requesting the Florida Railroad Commission t�
require the Express Company to render pick-up and delivery service to
the Village.
B. letter was received from Mr. C. B. Beals, Gen. Supt. of the F.S.C.
R. R., and upon motion of Mr. Frix, seconded by Mr. Stockdell, the
Council directed that the letter be acknowledged and Mr. Beals advised
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that the Village is interested in the speed of the trains, and that
they are to travel at a speed not exceeding 36 miles per hour while
crossing N. E. 96th Street and N. E. 6tt Avenue.
Upon motion of Mr. Childress, seconded by Mr. Stockdell, the
Council adopted Ordinance No. 109, said Ordinance being to increase
the cubic foot requirements on property facing N. B. 96th Street
between the railroad and N. E. 8th Avenue according to the
recommendations of the Planning Board as submitted in their report.
The Council discussed the claim of R. F. Lawrence for a balance
of $500.00 due on aechiteetural fees in connection with the
Golf Course, and Mr. Frix, Mr. Arnold and Mr. Earnest were appointed
to work out a solution to settling the Golf Course bills.
Mr. Frix reported that there was a possibility that the
Village would receive a deed to the Community House property
in the near future. He and Mr. Arnold also reported that the
Village would be able to purchase the South half of Block 105 and
Block C, Miami Shores Subdivision across the street from part of
the playground for about $2000.00, and suggested that the other
members of the Council and the Planning Board inspect this property
before the next meeting.
Mr. Earnest and Mr. Stockdell were appointed to confer with
George E. Holt regarding his claim for Attorney's fee in the golf
course suit.
The Village Manager reported that the motorcycle had been sold
for $275.00, this being the highest offer received.
The Council authorized the writing of a letter of authority
to Frank 0. Pruitt in connection with securing insurance rates for
the Village.
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The Village Manager was instructed to apply to the Dade
County Zoning Department for a permit to construct an incinerator
at the Village`Nursery.
Upon motion made by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Childress,
the Council authorized the purchase of bullet reloading equipment
and supplies for the Police Department, at a cost not to exceed
$200.00 chargeable to the Contingent Fund.
The Council consented to the Miami Shores Gun Club using a
space at the Village Nursery provided proper permit is secured
from the County Zoning Department, and a lease approved by the
Village Attorney is submitted to the Village Manager.
The Council approved payment of the Village bills for
July in the amount of $2240.08.
After which the meeting was adjourned.
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