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01-13-1942 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF MIAMI SHORES VILL .GECOUNCIL January 13, 1942 The regular monthly meeting of the Miami shores Village Council was held on January 13, 1942, with all members present as were the Village Manager and Village Attorney. The minutes of the meeting of October 14th were read and approved by the Council. The minutes of the meeting of December 9th were read and Mr. Childress stated that the reason that he asked that the litigation on the filling station be continued was because it would establish a guide for future action on filling stations. Is Mr. Arnold moved that the reporter and Village Manager - r be instructed to have all notes covering Council'meetings trans - scribed and that they only include in the actual minutes to be read before the Council the official actions of the Council, and that the minutes be made in copies. This motion was seconded by Mr. Stockdell and unanimously approved. Mr. Dixon and Mr. Reynolds, of the Tire Rationing Board, appeared before the Council and asked that since they had no money to pay for help, telephones, or anything else, that they be permitted to use space in the Village Office, and said request was approved. The Attorney reported that nothing had been done on the Golf Course litigation, but that he would endeavor to push the matter. The Liquor Store application on file was brought to the attention of the Council and Mr. Arnold moved that the permit either be granted by next noon, or that the money and application be returned. This motion was seconded by Mr. Childress and unanimously approved. Upon motion by Mr. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Childress the Council unanimoubly approved the promotion of J.N. Cliatt, Jr. to the rank of Sergeant on the Police Department, at the same salary. Mr. Arnold brought up the question of making definite arrangements for the boy scout meetings at the Community House as there have been interruptions since the beginning of the Red Cross first aid classes for air raid wardens. Mr. Arnold moved that the Village Manager be instructed to set aside Tues» day night for boy scouts and Friday night for cub scouts, and that nothing interfere with such schedule except an emergency. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Frix, and after some discussion the motion was withdrawn at the request of the Mayor who volun- teered to satisfactorily settle the matter within 24 hours and in failing to do so he agreed to call a special meeting with the next 24 hours. A letter was received from the Water Department of the City of Miami notifying the Village of personal property tax exemption claim on the water distribution system in the Village. Mr. Frix moved that the letter be received and filed and that the tax assessor comply with the statutes as they now stand. The Village Manager was instructed to negotiate with the Water Department concerning the rental of fire hydrant privileges and report back to the Council. The Council denied an application for Homestead Exemption for 1941 filed by Mrs. Agnes Trout during the month of December. The Council denied approval of an appeal from a Planning Board decision in denying a permit for a guest house at 70 N.W. 105th Street. Mr. Childress reported on Defense activities and moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 113, said ordinance being entitled: AN ORDINCE AUTHORIZING BLACKOUTS AND AIR RAID PROTECTION AND ESTABLISHING ORDERS, RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING THERETO: PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE: AND REPEALING ALL LAWS IN CONFLICT The motion being seconded by Mr. Stockdell and carried by a 4/5 majority with Mr. Arnold dissenting and stating that he thought it was too drastic. Upon motion of Mr. Stockdell and seconded by Mr. Arnold Ordinance No. 114 was adopted, said ordinance being entitled: AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING A FLORIDA LICENSE TO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE STREETS OF MIAMI SHORES, REQUIRING POSSESSION OF SUCH LICENSE AT ALL TIMES AND EXHIBITION OF SAME ON DEMAND OF ANY POLICE OFFICER, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONF******LICJT.;� ` * *i%**-* �i� *41-3.wi!'K"fin ****** i� * K7:I\ * The Village Attorney reported that he had talked to the Golf Course Committee concerning theCouncil's recommendations that expenses be curtailed in the operation of the Golf Course, and stated that the Committee welcomed the criticism offered in a cooperative spirit and that they had stated that all of -3- the suggestions toward cutting expenses had been thoroughly studied by the Committee from time to time. The Attorney reported that the Committee reports had been presented to Judge Barns and had been confirmed. The Village Attorney also reported that the case of Crane and Company against Miami Shores Village had been set for February 18th and that the Attorney for the National Fireproofing Corp. had communicated with ii threatening to file a suit for collection. Mr. Childress stated that he had received a letter from the Orange State Oil Company about their old Golf Course account, and Mr. Arnold stated that they had talked to him about the matter asking that a letter be sent them concerning their bill so that their files could be brought up to date. The Council instructed the Village Manager to get up the necessary information for organizing a voluntary fire department in case of an emergency. Upon motion made by Mr. Childress and seconded by Mr. Arnold the Council unanimously adopted advisory boards as follows: STREETS, LIGHT & WATER BOARD: W. Meade Stockdell, Chairman 9760 N. Miami Avenue Earle Dutton 574 N.E. 95th Street Arthur Gucker 9329 N.E. 9thtAvbnueo►, Chas. A. Grimes 162 N.E. 106th Street Stanley Miliedge 107 N.E. 93rd Street POLICE & PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD: Marion Arnold, Chairman J.T. Herndon Walter Bolton Marshall Luce Philip DeLucca 501 N.E. 101st Street 87 N.W. 100th Torr. 241 N.W. 92nd Street 576 N.E. 97th Street 304 N.E. 99th Street PLANNING BOARD: John G. Thompson, Chairman Julian Frix H.O. R.M. F.A. M.P. Van der Lyn Frost AAuf f ord Hurst HEALTH & SANITATION BOARD: L.C. Childress, Chairman August DeWinkler Merton M. Hale John A. Mahood Dr. Barge PARKS & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD: Walter Earnest, Chairman Mrs. AverynGuyton Chas. K. Lalor 533 Grand Concourse 471 N.E. 101st Street 534 N.E. 94th Street 390 N.E. 102nd Street 80 N.E. 94th Street 9300 N.W. 2nd Avenue 9105 N.E. 5th Avenue 336 N.E. 98th Street 173 N.E. 106th Street 9535 N.B. 2nd Avenue 253 N.E. 99th Street 87 N.W. 100th Street 548 Grand Concourse 544 N.E. 93rd Street The Council approved the use of Mrs. Allan from the Village Office at the Community House in the afternoons to assist the Defense headquarters for a period of about 3 weeks. Bills incurred during the month of December in the amount of $2681.68 were ordered paid. After which the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: lag= Manage and C